The European Team Championship was held last weekend in Dublin Phil Healy Bandon A.C, winner of two schools titles, 100m and 200m, both in record time gained her first Senior international vest, a mere week after finishing her leaving cert. Santry Stadium was the destination where Phil took part in the 4x100m relay on Saturday. Phil ran a storming final leg to bring Ireland home to 2nd in their heat and third overall. The experience gained from such a high profile meeting will be of great benefit to Phil as she continues on in what is a splendid run of form, with her season culminating at the European Junior Championships in Rieti, Italy.

Congratulations also to Bandon A.C. member Roisin Howard on been selected to represent Ireland in the heptathlon at the European Combined events Cup 2nd league in Maderia on June 29/30. Roisin recently competed in the England Athletics combined events in Bedford, performing well until a injury in the long jump restricted her to a standing throw in the javelin which turned out to be a pb. Due to the injury Roisin had to pull out of the 800m. Hopefully her trip to Maderia will be a fruitful one. Best of luck.

From one busy weekend to another, this weekend sees younger members of the club travel to Donegal to compete in the All-Ireland Team Competition. As well as that the ancient Tailteann Games sees 2 Bandon athletes represent Munster in an interprovincial competition on Saturday. Our Junior and U23 athletes will then compete in their National Final on Sunday in Tullamore

Best of luck to all involved.
(Coaches report & selection of photos by Catherine Duggan)