Cian Kingston was the sole medal winner from the club at the recent Munster Juvenile Indoor Championships when he won Bronze in the Boys U13 shot putt.
Other impressive performances included Ciara McKweon (4th in the u13 hurdles, 11th high jump), Moira Barrett (6th u13 high jump, 8th u13 hurdles), Laura Nicholson (6th u13 high jump).
The second weekend of the Munster Indoor Championships will see the u14-u19 athletes in action.
Bandon Athletic held its annual Award Ceremony recently at the GAA Pavilion in Bandon. The Awards were presented by long time Club Member Joe OSullivan who was taken by surprise as the final presentation of the night, the Hall of Fame Award went to himself for his many achievements on the track, road and in Cross Country since the mid 1970s. Coach John ODonovan took the Club Person of the Year Award with Liz Coomey again winning the Masters Award. It was a family affair for the McSweeney siblings with Patrick winning the overall Track and Field award and Laura taking the U19 Track and Field award. Carmel Crowley again took the Cross Country Award. The Presidents Award went to Fiachra Harrington. This particular award goes to a younger club member who makes an overall contribution to the club across its various activities including demonstrating leadership skills. The following were also awarded: Cross Country Aisling Everard U19, Gerard Crowley U15, Carina Crowley U13, Gráinne Mulcahy U11 and Brendan Twohig U9. Track and Field Erin Kingston U15, Carla Hicks U13, Niamh Sugrue & Cora Ní Gallchóir U11and Ruairí Harrington & Max Hallahan U9. The awards in the various categories are adjudicated on a points system, with points being scored for placings at County, Munster, All Ireland and International level.
There was also a presentation of Certificates to a number of athletes in recognition of their performance in International competition during 2011. Joe OSullivan, who made the presentation, commented that it was wonderful to see so many International athletes from the club together. Honoured on the night, were Bobby Smith, Colin Kingston, Laura McSweeney, Phil Healy, Joan Healy, Róisín Howard and Eric Stam. Joan Healy was also recognised for her achievement in qualifying and competing in the European Junior Championships in Tallinn, Estonia in July 2011. She has represented the country with distinction internationally over the last number of years. She was also one of five athletes selected for the national 4 x 100 relay team which it was hoped would qualify to compete in this years Olympic Games in London. Joans events are the 60m, 100m and 200m. She is currently studying Physical Education in UCC. Well done to all of the above athletes on their considerable achievements.
The next major event on the Clubs calendar is the forthcoming Half Marathon and 10K road races scheduled for Saturday 12th May. This is another joint fundraising venture with Bandon Rugby Club. Registration is open on the website www.bandonhalfmarathon.com where full details of every aspect of the races can also be found.
Best of luck to everyone from the club who will be competing in the Munster juvenile indoors in Nenagh over the next two weekends.
Please note there are some restriction in place with regard the parking. More info
Timetables are below:
First weekend
Second weekend
A very successful awards night was held last night in the Bandon GAA pavilion. Chairman Finbarr Harrington control the events with Joe O’Sullivan presenting the awards before he was surprised as he was announced the winner of the “Hall of Fame” award for his achievements on track, road and cross country over the last 30 years. Club person of the year award went to John O’Donovan. Masters award went to Liz Coomey. The award for the best overall Track & Field athlete went to Patrick McSweeney and the award for the best overall Cross Country athlete went to Carmel Crowley. Presidents award was presented to Fiacra Harrington.
Other award winners included:
Aisling Everard (u19 Cross Country)
Laura McSweeney (u19 T&F)
Gerard Crowley (u15 Cross Country)
Carina Crowley (u13 Cross Country)
Erin Kingston (u15 T&F)
Carla Hicks (u13 T&F)
Brendan Twohig (u9 Cross Country)
Grainne Mulcahy (u11 Cross Country)
Ruairi Harrington/Max Hallahan (u9 T&F)
Niamh Sugrue/Cora Ni’Gallichoir (u11 T&F)
Some photo’s here, more to follow.
The West Cork Athletics Board has a new web site which will be used to provide info and results on events organised/promoted by the West Cork board.
The club will be hosting its annual awards night on Friday 17th at 7.30pm in the Bandon GAA pavilion.
All members and parents of all juvenile members are invited to attend and tea/coffee and some tasty munchies will be served.
Its a very enjoyable night and a great opportunity for kids to mingle and have some fun.
Please note, all children need to be accompanied by an adult.
Impressive time of 7.59 from Joan Healy in the 60m heats of the National Senior Indoor’s. She had an even more impressive time of 7.58 in the final to win a deserved Silver medal.
Roisin Howard finished outside the medals in 10th place in both the High Jump and Shot Putt and failed to make the final of the 60mHurdles.
A number of club members in action for their schools at the recent Munster Schools Cross Country in the CIT.
Well done to all, among the results were
Fiona Everard 2nd Minor Girls
Ella Nicholson 20th Minor Girls
Aisling Everard 9th in Intermediate Girls
Ingrid Burns 11th Junior Girls
Mark O’Sullivan 12th in Senior Boys
Best of luck to club members Roisin Howard and Joan Healy who will be competing in the National Senior Indoor Championships in Belfast at the weekend.
