Joan Healy was in action this morning in the European Junior T&F Championships in Tallin. After running 12.02 in her heat of the 100m, she has now qualified for the semi-final latter today (5pm) as one of the fastest losers. Joan’s time in the heat ranks her 13 of the 16 qualifiers and if she …
Bandon’s ladies team produced some impressive results on Day 2 of the National League and have now qualified for the final in 3rd place in the Premier Division. Win’s on the day were; Joan Healy (100m & 200m), Collette Tuthill (Walk), Orla Finn (400m Hurdles & Triple Jump), Roisin Howard (High Jump), Priscilla O’Sullivan (Discus). …
The West Cork Athletic Board has elected a new Chairman. Bill Allen of Dohenys Athletic Club is replacing long standing Chairman Liam Fleming. The Board is holding its second Summer League at the Bandon AC ground, the Town Park, on Friday 22nd July at 7pm. There will be a sprint, distance race and a field …
Two Bandon AC athletes were in action recently at the Schools International Track & Field Competition held in Cardiff. This is a top international competition with athletes from schools across Ireland and the UK being selected to represent their countries. Phil Healy finished third in the 100m sprint and had a super run in the …
The Cork County Junior & Masters Track & Field Championships were held in CIT on the 15th July. In the Junior Men’s events, Patrick McSweeney won the Hammer and the Weight for Distance as well as placing second in the Shot Putt and Discus. Mark O’Sullivan won the 800m. Eric Stam won the Long Jump. …
At the Schools International in Cardiff, there was 2 Bandon A.C athletes in action. This international brings together the best u17 athletes from Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales together, so standard was as usual very high. Phil Healy competed in the 100m sprint where she finished in 3rd place and Phil also ran the anchor …
Joan Healy has been named on the Irish team which will head to the European Juniors in Estonia from July 21st to 24th. Joan will compete in the 100m sprint. Well done to Joan on this selection. http://www.athleticsireland.ie/content/?p=20198
3 Gold medals for club members on the second day of the All-Ireland Juveniles plus 1 Silver and 1 Bronze. Once again the club had some impressive results in the throwing events. Laura McSweeney got the day off to a flying start, winning the Girls U17 discus in a new personal best of 35.07m. Sally …
Joan Healy had an impressive run on Friday night at the Clonliffe Track & Field Championships, finishing 3rd in the 100m in a fast time of 11.86.
