Rain? Sunshine? Rainbow?

Great energy from our young athletes — and fair play to the weather for finally doing something useful.

Bandon AC’s newest team member is busy at work at the track every day… but there’s one problem…

Our hardworking Husqvarna Automower needs a name!

This summer we’re running a special FUN-raiser and we want your help to find the perfect name for our robotic groundskeeper.

€2 per entry or 3 entries for €5

Winner selected at random from all entries received

Enter as many times as you like – the more entries, the more chances to win and have your selected name forever associated with this critical member of the team!

Running from 8 June to 31 August

Entry forms and collection box will be available at training on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Can’t make it? No problem! Simply give your completed entry form and payment to a club member who can submit it on your behalf.

Whether you’re a future comedian, a creative genius or just have a brilliant idea, we’d love to hear it!

Every entry helps support Bandon AC and our facilities while adding a little fun to the summer.Get involved, get creative and help us Name The Mower!

Special thanks to Macroom Tool Hire https://www.facebook.com/macroomtoolhire who supplied/part sponsored this incredible Husqvarna Mower.

Our juniors were in outstanding form today at the Munster Championships, producing a series of excellent performances across the track and field events.Ira Schmilling enjoyed a fantastic day, claiming gold in the Weight for Distance with a throw of 6.50m. Ira also secured silver medal in the Javelin (25.80m) and added a bronze in the Triple Jump, while finishing 5th in the Shot Put to round off an impressive day. Aoife Callan delivered another superb performance, taking gold in the Javelin with a winning throw of 34.77m. She also added silver in the Long Jump, bronze in the Shot Put, and bronze in the 400m Hurdles. Ruby Cummins completed a brilliant double, capturing gold in both the Long Jump with an impressive jump of 5.34m and gold in the 100m Hurdles.Meanwhile, Eoin O’Callaghan earned a silver medal in the Discus with a strong throw of 41.47m.Congratulations to all our athletes on a fantastic day of competition and on representing the club so proudly at the Munster Championships.

Our Tuesday night track sessions are for the 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫/𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 of Bandon A.C. and are a great way to build speed, fitness and confidence in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.The sessions are structured, but everyone runs to their own ability.• Warm-up together• Coach-led session• Run at your own pace• Regroup between efforts• Cool-down after• Suitable for mixed abilities

𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲: club membership must be completed before taking part. Bandon Athletic Track 7:00pm Every TuesdayScan the QR code on the image or go to: http://www.bandonac.org/wordpress/?page_id=4365

The West Cork T&F Championship for 2026 will be held on the Bandon AC track on Sunday 19th April 2026

Program of event and timetime for the day is available here

We are thrilled to share that huge progress has been made on our new athletics track! This summer, thanks to incredible weather and hard work, we completed the tarmac base, tartan surface, and track lining — seeing the finished track for the first time was a truly special and emotional milestone for our club and community.

But our journey isn’t over yet. The final pieces still need to be completed, including:

Fencing for safety and protection

Infield lighting for evening training and field events

Essential equipment like mats and cages

Once we have approval to spend the Sports Capital Grant and complete the fencing, we’ll begin a phased move to training on the new track — starting with older athletes first, and expanding to our younger groups in the new year, once everything is in place and fully safe.

None of this would have been possible without the incredible support of government funding, Cork County Council, our sponsors, community groups, fundraisers, local media, members, volunteers, and contractors who have brought us to this point. We are deeply grateful for every contribution.

To complete the final stages, we need your continued support. Sponsorship and trackside hoarding opportunities are now open for local businesses who want to stand proudly alongside this world-class facility and be part of Bandon’s sporting legacy.

Together, we are building something extraordinary — a home for current and future generations of athletes in Bandon and beyond.

Adaora Nnaemeka was awarded for her outstanding achievements over the summer at both school & club level, at the Celtic Ross Hotel being awarded with a West Cork Sports Star Award

We’re thrilled to welcome Carbery on board as a Diamond Sponsor for the Bandon Athletic Club track development!Carbery has a proud history of championing community projects across West Cork, and their commitment to local excellence is second to none. Their long-standing relationship with Bandon AC includes support for Irish sprint star Phil Healy, and more recently, our local medal winning hammer thrower Nicola Tuthill — both outstanding ambassadors for our club and region.Rooted in the heart of West Cork, Carbery is owned by farming families and plays a vital role in supporting the local economy.From producing award-winning cheeses, high-quality nutritional ingredients, and great-tasting flavours for food and beverage products, to driving sustainable practices, Carbery works hand in hand with West Cork farmers to ensure the strength and success of the region’s agricultural heritage. Their dedication to innovation and community shines through in everything they do.This partnership marks another exciting chapter in our journey, and we are deeply grateful to Carbery for investing in the future of athletics in Bandon.Thank you, Carbery, for helping us lay the track for the next generation of athletes! Learn more about Carbery’s incredible community ethos at www.carbery.com