All-Ireland Juvenile Results

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The first weekend of the All-Ireland juveniles were on in Magherfelt and the club had just 2 members in action.

In the Boys U16 Shot Putt Colin Kingston finished in 2nd place while in the Girls U14 Shot Putt his sister Erin Kingston finished in 8th place.

Well done to both athletes.

Javelin Coaching Clinic in Bandon

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Coach Louis had arranged a colourful javelin exercise display before the first participants arrived. 13 took part in the morning “beginners” session and 9 in the afternoon “advanced” session, representing 6 county Cork clubs. The morning group had the luck of very pleasant weather, but the afternoon group had to endure more and more rain. The most important coaching instruction for both groups was to throw from the shoulder, this is rarely taught but yet so crucial for the developing athlete. The youngsters adapted quickly and had great fun throwing with the small Turbo javelins trying to hit targets. Many thanks to Louis Wildenboer for coming all the way down to Bandon to promote this ancient skill Lúine Celtchair, also thanks to Bandon Grammar School for making their great facilities available and of course Catherine for pulling it all together. Far may we throw!

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West Cork Road Races

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Not many Bandon A.C members in action in Dunmanway but some impressive running nevertheless and it was great to see some of the Fit4Life members in action.

In the Senior men’s race Kevin Wilmot won with Tom Laffan finishing 2nd. Darragh O’Donovan won the Junior men’s race. Zack Harrington, Conor Callnan and Jane Buttimer all finished in the top 3 of their races.

European Veterans Championships

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Priscilla O’Sullivan and Carmel Crowley were in action recently in the European Veterans Indoor Athletics Championships in Gent in Belgium. Priscilla’s best performance came in the Weight Throw when she threw 11.88m and finished in 5th place. Other results for Priscilla included, 12th in Discus 25.63m, 7th in Hammer 36.08m, 12th in Shot Putt 9.24m

Carmel Crowley was competing in the Cross Country event where she finished in 6th place

West Cork Road Races

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The annual West Cork Road Races will be held on Sun 20th March in the usual venue in Dunmanway.

There will be races for u9, u11, u13, u15, u17, u20 and Senior.

Plaques/trophies for the first 3 in each race with medals for all finishers.

Entries on the day €2 for junior/juveniles and €5 for adults.

This will be the first race in the West Cork series which will include Bandon 10k, Courtmac and other road races. Points awarded for placing in the top 10 and there will be prizes at the end of the series which finishes with the West Cork Cross Country Championships. Prizes in the series for 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Men, Women, Junior Men and Junior Women.

St Patrick’s Day Parade

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We invite and encourage all members to participate in the Bandon St. Patrick’s Day Parade.  Assembly is at St. Patrick’s Church at 2.00 p.m. and the parade will start at 2.30 p.m.

Please come along and march with your club in your St. Patrick’s Day finery (hats, flags, shamrock, etc.)!

This year the parade will be available live online. LIVE STREAM