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
Born1931[1]
Blackpool, Cork, Ireland
Died14 August 2019 (aged 87)[2]
Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland
Resting placeSt Oliver's Cemetery
NationalityIrish
Known forGaelic games player, selector and administrator
SpouseAlice Conway
Children4
Parent(s)Aodh Ó Tuama
Eibhlín Ní Éigearta
RelativesSeán Ó Tuama (brother)[3]

Playing career

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Ó 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

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Ó 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

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Player

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Glen Rovers
Cork

Selector

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References

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  1. ^ "William Twomey in 1931". Find my past website. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
  2. ^ "The death has occurred of Liam Ó Tuama". rip.ie. 14 August 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Ó Tuama, Seán". DIB website. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Junior hurling". Munster GAA website. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Cork profile". Hogan Stand website. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  6. ^ "Cork clubs to count cost of accidents on properties". Irish Examiner. 17 December 2007. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  7. ^ "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.