The final remaining copies of Damien Switzer’s record-breaking 2026 Killarney Historical Calendar have gone on sale at the reception desk of the Killarney Advertiser.

Local historian Switzer, often referred to as the Jimmy McGee of Killarney for his vast knowledge of the town’s heritage, has produced a calendar that spans 40 A3 pages.

This is double the size of previous editions and contains nearly 1,000 photographs, leading to suggestions that the publication may hold a world record.

The calendar serves as a visual catalogue of Killarney’s evolution, featuring images that date from the 1880s through to the 1980s.

Rather than focusing solely on famous landmarks, Switzer has prioritised the faces of the people who shaped the town over the last century.

The collection includes a diverse range of subjects, from vintage sports teams and school groups to old-fashioned shopfronts and candid everyday moments.

With only a limited number of copies left from this historic print run, interested residents are encouraged to visit the Killarney Advertiser office soon to secure their copy of this unique piece of local heritage.

Killarney Valley Athletic Club sprinter Sarah Leahy has made history by setting a new Irish Women’s Indoor 50m record.

Competing at the Meeting Indoor Locarnese in Switzerland on Wednesday evening, Leahy clocked a blistering time of 6.41 seconds to take the top spot.
The performance eclipses the previous national record of 6.44 seconds, which had been held by Ailish McSweeney since 2005. Leahy, a member of the national women’s 4x100m relay team that famously set a new record at the London Diamond League last year, has started her 2026 indoor campaign in exceptional form.
Known for her explosive power out of the blocks, the Killarney athlete is now using the international circuit to prepare for the National Indoor Championships.
These are scheduled to take place in seven weeks at the National Indoor Arena in Abbotstown, where Leahy aims to defend the 60m title she has won for the past two years.
It is a busy period for Killarney Valley AC, as fellow club member Maria Murnane travels to Boston next week to compete in the 800m. Murnane is hoping to secure a scholarship in the United States following a highly successful 2025 season for the club, which saw its members secure 46 national and 96 Munster medals.
Local runners are also preparing for the return of the ‘Streets of Killarney’ 5-mile road race, which will take place on Good Friday, April 3.
The fast, flat course through Killarney House and the National Park serves as a major fundraiser for the Killarney Valley AC Arena. Entries are already open, with a strong field expected from across the country.