Vintage Club

A huge thanks to Bandon Vintage Club for their generous donation of €900 towards the track development! This was part of the proceeds of their very successful Vintage Motor Display held on the 23rd of April. Thank you Bandon Vintage Club for supporting our local project! Your support is very much appreciated!

 

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West Cork Championships

The best overall club for West Cork went back to Bandon at the recent West Cork Championships. The Catherine Duggan Cup was presented by Denise Harrington to Adrian O’Flynn (Chairperson), Brendan Crowley (President) and a number of athletes and coaches who were present at today’s event.

 

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Credit Union

Bandon AC would like to thank Access Credit Union – Bandon Branch for their donation of €2000 towards the construction of the Shot Putt at our new Track.

Please support Access Credit Union, your local credit union for all your savings and borrowing requirements, from personal loans, car loans, home improvements and now home loans also.

Pictured: Tony Hughes, CEO Access Credit Union Bandon, Schull, Skibbereen presenting cheque to Bandon AC Executive and Fundraising Committee Members.IMG_0675

University Championships 2023

At the Irish Universities Championship Fiona Everard competed in the 5k crossing the line in first place in a new NUIG record. In the men’s 5k Naoise O’Flaitheartaigh finished 7th for UL. Lauren McCourt competing for UCC finished 4th in the 400m. Gavin Kenny for UCC finished 3rd in the 1500m. Ruairi Falvey also UCC finished 5th in his semi final of the 800m.

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Awards Night 2023

Our awards night was held Wednesday night for achievements of 2022 in T&F and X Country. Well done to all athletes who won an award. The awards are given to athletes on a point system who won individual medals at County, Munster and Nationals.

 

U9 T&F – Conor Young

U9 XC – Emma Murphy

U11T&F – Joel Cummins

U11 XC – Laoise NiConchuir

U13 T&F – Lily Clover

U13 XC – Isla Wilson

U15 T&F – Ruby Cummins

U15 XC – Caoimhe O’Regan

U17 T&F – Aoife Callan

U17 XC – Olive O’Flynn

U19 T&F – Ella Collins

U19 XC – Lucy O’Flynn

Overall T&F – Eoin O’Callaghan

Overall XC – Fiona Everard

Master athlete – Carmel Crowley

Senior Athlete – Roisin Howard

 

Special recognition awards for there achievements in 2022

 

– Max Clover

– Adaora Nnaemeka

 

Special Achievement awards for there dedication to training and sportspersonship.

 

– Aaron O’Sullivan

– Lennart Lindenfeld

– Eoin Sexton

– Rowan O’Mahony

– Emma Westcott

– Lynn Harrnett

– Jennifer Bamford

-JJ Walsh

– Eva Nagle

– Matt Feheney

– Catherine Collins

– Conor Cuff

 

The club would also like to thank Valley Rovers Ladies football and Valley Rovers Camogie Club for their contribution towards the track development. Valley Rover Girls have been training with Bandon AC for the past couple of years during the winter season and we wish they all the success for the upcoming 2023 season.

 

We would also like to pay thanks to the Bunny Rabbit who took time out of his busy easter 🐣 season to pay a visit. Coach Leo was kind enough to offer him a place to stay while on his travels !! 🐰 🐇