William Twomey (1931 – 14 August 2019), known as Liam Ó Tuama, was an Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer, Gaelic Athletic Association administrator and selector.
William Twomey | |
|---|---|
| Liam Ó Tuama | |
| Born | 1931[1] |
| Died | 14 August 2019 (aged 87)[2] Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland |
| Resting place | St Oliver's Cemetery |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Known for | Gaelic games player, selector and administrator |
| Spouse | Alice Conway |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Aodh Ó Tuama Eibhlín Ní Éigearta |
| Relatives | Seán Ó Tuama (brother)[3] |
Playing career
editÓ Tuama played hurling with Glen Rovers and Gaelic football with sister club St. Nicholas'. He was a member of the Glen team that won the Cork JHC title in 1950 before later winning four Cork IHC titles in five seasons. Ó Tuama was goalkeeper on the Cork junior hurling team that beat Warwickshire in the 1955 All-Ireland junior final.[4][5]
Management career
editÓ Tuama held a number of administrative positions with the Glen Rovers club, including secretary, chairman and county board delegate.[6] He was a selector with the Cork senior hurling team that won the 1990 All-Ireland SHC.[7]
Honours
editPlayer
edit- Glen Rovers
- Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship: 1954, 1956, 1957, 1958
- Cork Junior Hurling Championship: 1950
- Cork
Selector
editReferences
edit- ^ "William Twomey in 1931". Find my past website. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
- ^ "The death has occurred of Liam Ó Tuama". rip.ie. 14 August 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ "Ó Tuama, Seán". DIB website. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ "Junior hurling". Munster GAA website. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ "Cork profile". Hogan Stand website. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ "Cork clubs to count cost of accidents on properties". Irish Examiner. 17 December 2007. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ "Cork hurling pays tribute to Ó Tuama, the man who defined the spirit of the Glen". Echo Live. 15 August 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2021.