- Date of Birth12 / 09 / 1959
- Lions Tours1983, 1986, 1989
- International CapsIreland
- Lions Origin SchoolsCBC Cork
- Lions Origin ClubsMunster, University College Cork, Barbarians, Cork Constitution
Irish lock Donal Lenihan made four appearances on the 1989 Lions Tour to Australia, six years after a sole game for the 1983 Lions in New Zealand.
The Irishman is probably best remembered for his captaincy of the midweek team in 1989 that became affectionately known as ‘Donal’s Donuts’ and kept up the Lions’ momentum.
Lenihan was named manager of the 2001 Lions Tour to Australia, the first to be coached by a man from outside the British Isles in Graham Henry, and he was also a selector for the successful 1997 to South Africa.
He enjoyed an 11-year international career where he picked up 52 caps for Ireland including 17 as captain.
Since retirement he has also worked in the media, and as a financial consultant in Cork.