Ó Lionaird: I’m not scared of anyone

REGARDLESS of the outcome of today’s 1,500m final at the World Championships in Daegu, Ciarán Ó Lionaird’s coach is convinced the 23 year-old Cork man has huge medal potential.

Today Der O’Donovan, who coached Ó Lionaird from the time he joined Leevale as a schoolboy, will join supporters and friends at Pa Johnson’s Pub to cheer on their most recent middle distance star along with another club star, European silver medallist, Derval O’Rourke, who contests the 100m hurdles.

O’Donovan, who coached the club to a record nine consecutive national junior cross-country titles, shared in the disappointment that crept in during Ó Lionaird’s collegiate career.