A CORK family are on a winning streak, after a father and son have between them won the Over- 60s Talent Competition and the Cork City Marathon in less than a week.
Liam O’Leary from Model Farm Road won the Over-60s competition at City Hall last night with his version of Some Enchanted Evening. The Blarney Street native capped off a wonderful week for his family after his son, Cillian, won the Cork City Marathon last Monday.
Liam himself finished 12th in the inaugural Cork City Marathon back in 1982.
Liam, who is a retired fire officer, was among 14 contestants who took part in last night’s final. He took home the perpetual trophy and a €1,000 cheque describing it as an “amazing journey.”
“I will never forget it. Third time lucky did not apply to me as this was my fifth appearance in the final. The whole experience has been fantastic for me and my family.”
The Over-60s competition is sponsored by the Evening Echo, Blackpool Shopping Centre and Lennox Hearing Aid specialists.
*Caption: Liam O’Leary, representing Blarney street winner of the 39th over 60’s talent competition final at the City hall last night. Picture: Eddie O’Hare
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