Ó Lionáird favourite for hometown win

Ciarán Ó Lionáird will be the star attraction for Cork in tonight’s 61st annual Cork City Sports with the Macroom native a strong contender in the iconic mile distance, writes Conor George of the Evening Echo.

The Cork City Sports returns to its traditional evening slot tonight (6.30pm) at CIT’s track with the Cork Airport Mile the star event, featuring 15 sub four-minute milers.