Work continues on the new athletics track in Bandon - Jan 2026

Bandon AC have been contracting a new 400m athletics track to the south of the town for the last two years or so and it is now approaching completion. The photo above shows members testing out the new surface recently.

The most recent update from Bandon AC was as follows...

"The final pieces still need to be completed, including:

🔹 Fencing for safety and protection

🔹 Infield lighting for evening training and field events

🔹 Essential equipment like mats and cages

Once we have approval to spend the Sports Capital Grant and complete the fencing, we’ll begin a phased move to training on the new track — starting with older athletes first, and expanding to our younger groups in the new year, once everything is in place and fully safe."

As can be seen from the photos, the track is pretty much complete. The infrastructure for the throwing cage is in place as is the runway track and pit for the long jump.

I presume it will be open to club members sometime in the spring of 2026 and it should be in full swing for the summer outdoor athletics season. It should be a major boon for juveniles and athletic clubs in the west Cork region when Bandon AC host competitions there.