Teens Lawler, Lavin and Healy in race to make impression

The surnames of Lawler and Healy, though not yet in lights, are inscribed above the 100m and 200m national junior records, while Lavin is our fastest ever junior over the hurdles, quicker even than Derval O’Rourke.

The future of Irish athletics then? It goes without saying.

The trio have dominated the junior and schools scene this year, but found themselves in more exalted company at the Cork City Sports meet on Tuesday evening.