RIP Jerry Kiernan
Author | Date | Message |
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Conor Murphy | Jan 21 2021, 7:38pm | A man who represented his club, his county and his country with distinction at so many distances - from running a sub 4 minute mile to finishing 9th in the marathon at the 1984 Olympics - and in so many disciplines, as an athlete, a coach, and a wonderfully fortright and honest analyst. A true giant of Irish athletics has passed... |
John Condon | Jan 22 2021, 11:31am | Well said Conor. Jerry taught me in St Brigid's, he was a great teacher and mentor. The pride I felt seeing my teacher finishing 9th in LA was huge. RIP Mr Kiernan. |
Brendan Lawlor | Jan 22 2021, 1:25pm | RIP Jerry Kiernan.. a great athlete and a great athletics pundit. He will be sorely missed |
Laura Flynn | Jan 22 2021, 4:02pm | Very sad news indeed. He was a great athlete and gave a lot back to the sport he loved including many years coaching the juveniles at my own club Rathfarnham WSAF. May he rest in peace. |