Sorry about the editorial. I’ve been web site admin for Bandon A.C for over 10 years now and this is the first time I’ve done something like this.
I’m literally Bandon born and raised, I was born in St. Michael’s on the South Main Street back in the day when it provided maternity care for Bandon, I’ve spent most of my life living on South Main Street where I have survived multiple floods and bounced back but the sight of South Main Street last Sunday morning hit me hard as once again Bandon made the headlines for reasons nobody wants.

I am aware a number of Bandon A.C. members do not reside in the Bandon town, but as you wear the yellow of Bandon A.C. with pride you are also representing Bandon town. Since Bandon A.C. was formed over 50 years ago, it has been an integral part of Bandon town and generations of families have passed through the ranks. Bandon town in return has celebrated and acknowledged the athletic success of Bandon A.C. members at County, Provincial, National and International level. Anytime Bandon A.C. went to the community on a flag dag, for sponsorship, church gate collection etc, Bandon town and community was not found wanting and was more than generous. Bandon town has been proud of Bandon A.C. and Bandon A.C. is proud of Bandon town. We need each other, Bandon A.C. needs a strong vibrant, prosperous town and community.
Last weekend, a large part of Bandon town was submerged under water once again. The businesses of Bandon has fought back and cleaned up and are back open for business again. You could say Bandon is back up and running, and Bandon A.C. members can play its part in keeping it running! Some small changes can have a big impact, maybe purchase a Christmas gift in one of the fine shops in Bandon instead of online, instead of a night out in Cork, there are many options to eat and drink locally, buy a newspaper and relax in one of the fine coffee shops, options to support Bandon are endless and should also be enjoyable.
A little video I put together, photos from club activities in 2015 with audio of “Bandon Town” as sung by Finbarr Crean at the protest march on Monday night.
– Thanks for reading. Patrick Mc