UCC athletics track, which closed due to damage, to reopen after repairs

The track was closed unexpectedly in March 2024 after an urgent inspection identified 'a rapid and significant deterioration' of the track — sections of the track surface were literally peeling away. Picture: Dan Linehan

The damaged athletics track at University College Cork (UCC), named after athletics legend Sonia O'Sullivan, is set to be fully repaired almost a year after its sudden closure on health and safety grounds.

UCC has confirmed the track at its Mardyke sports campus will undergo a full resurfacing, with contractors Tony Patterson Sportsgrounds Ltd scheduled to start on site next Monday.