Let Heffernan do lap of honour at Croke Park

Rob Heffernan’s magnificent achievement on winning gold at the World Championships at Moscow was celebrated in style.

First was the emotional city centre ceremony, which was followed a few nights’ later by another marvellous homecoming at Togher.

The organisers of both events must be complimented as it also gave everybody the opportunity of celebrating his accomplishment at a local level. However, his notable feat should be recognised on the national stage as well, and there is an appropriate and glorious opportunity to do just that at the All-Ireland hurling final.

Prior to the start of the replayed All-Ireland senior football final between Kerry and Galway in 2000, Olympic silver medallist Sonia O’Sullivan did a lap of honour around the pitch, which not only acknowledged her tremendous achievement, but her participation also enhanced the great occasion. Rob Heffernan should be afforded a similar opportunity on Sunday, Sept 8.

Gerry Ryng

Glounthaune

Co Cork