The inaugural Rosscarbery Steam Engine 5km Run was held on 1st Oct in honour of T.J. O’Mahony aka The Rosscarbery Steam Engine, who was quarter mile running champion of Ireland from 1885 to 1888 and Champion of the USA in 1888.
The race was run by Bandon A.C member George Waugh in a time of 16 minutes 22 seconds, George could yet earn himself the nickname of “The Bandon Steam Engine” A relative latecomer to athletics he already has a host of titles including marathon victories to his name.