Today marks 60 years since ‘Bandon Athletic Club’ was formed in the boys club on North Main St were 30 men gathered to form what was then called St Patrick’s Athletics Club, it wasn’t until 1967 that the club officially changed names to ‘Bandon Athletic Club’. The first committee members were: President: George Bennett Vice …
Fionn Harrington running for Loyola University ran a 2 second PB in the 3k at the blue demon alumni invitational. He is now ranked within the top 10 in his university.
There was plenty of action of the weekend. Lauren McCourt competed at the AI Games at the NIA, running 24.86secs in the 200m for a new indoor PB Gavin Kenny finished an overall 18th in the senior men’s 3000m in a large field of 32 athletes. Eoin O’Callaghan contested over two days for the U18 …
There will be 9 members of Bandon AC receive awards in the upcoming Cork Athletics Awards, based on their achievements in 2023. ASPIRIING YOUNG ATHLETE Eoin O’Callaghan – Multi events Aoife Tuthill – walks Aoife Callan – throws Lucy O’Flynn – distance Olive O’Flynn – distance Daniel Dollard – Cross Country INTERNATIONAL Phil Healy …
With just 9 days to go, have you signed up yet???? follow the link below or scan the QR code. You can’t win if your not in it. The first draw takes place January 31st and is worth €500 Bandon Athletic Club (klubfunder.com)
Lauren McCourt competed in a very fast 400m (U23) to finish 2nd just 0.01 secs behind the gold medal. Gavin Kenny (1500m) and Aoife Tuthill (3k walk) placed 3rd in there respective events. Ella Collins and Lucy O’Flynn both competed in the U20 1500m finishing in 14th and 17th respectively.
Bandon Athletic Club will host a 5k road race on April 25th starting at 7:30pm. All proceeds of the race will go towards the track development. Entries open January 19th at 9am scan the QR code below!
The club would like to thank Weldon O’Brien Ltd for there kind donation of €5,000 towards the track development. This brings a total of donation from Weldon O’Brien Ltd to €15,000
The last training session of 2023 took place on December 18th. There was plenty of treats and hot chocolate provided for everyone. The club would like to wish all our members, friends and family and very Merry Christmas and will see you all in January!
