Association football, or soccer, was played in
Bandon as early as the turn of the 20th century. However, it was around 1950 that a team was entered into a league. The club was known as Bandon A.F.C. and joined the AUL at Division 3, lasting from 1950 to 1955. Between 1955 and 1970, soccer was non-existent in the town. In 1970, Bandon A.F.C. was resurrected by Con Waugh, Donal Crowley and Tom Griffin. The three men organised a public meeting to elect a committee for the club. The committee decided to enter a team in the
Cork AUL under the Bandon A.F.C. name. In
2016, the club again qualified for the FAI Cup and managed a draw against Ringmahon Rangers in the first round. However, Bandon were knocked out on penalties in the replay. Manager Richie Holland stepped down in July 2019. Sean Holland, Richie's brother, was appointed as his replacement. ==Honours==