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Liam Ó Tuama

1931 – 2019

Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer

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About Liam Ó Tuama

Lived 1931 – 2019 (aged 87–88).

William Twomey (1931 – 14 August 2019), known as Liam Ó Tuama, was an Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer, Gaelic Athletic Association administrator and selector.

Playing career 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.

Management career Ó Tuama held a number of administrative positions with the Glen Rovers club, including secretary, chairman and county board delegate. He was a selector with the Cork senior hurling team that won the 1990 All-Ireland SHC.

Honours Player Glen Rovers Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship: 1954, 1956, 1957, 1958 Cork Junior Hurling Championship: 1950

Cork All-Ireland Junior Hurling Championship: 1950 Munster Junior Hurling Championship: 1950

Selector All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship: 1990 Munster Senior Hurling Championship: 1990

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Important facts

Born
1931, Cork, Cork (city)
Birth century
Known for
Gaelic games, Selector (sport)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Liam Ó Tuama?

Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer (1931–2019)

When was Liam Ó Tuama born?

Liam Ó Tuama was born in 1931 in Blackpool, Cork, Cork (city).

When did Liam Ó Tuama die?

Liam Ó Tuama died on 14 August 2019 in Bishopstown, Cork (city).

What was Liam Ó Tuama known for?

Liam Ó Tuama was known for Gaelic games and Selector (sport).

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Liam Ó Tuama

· Wikidata: Q113000847

· DBpedia: Liam Ó Tuama

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