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Mary O'Leary

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About Mary O'Leary

Mary O’Leary is a former camogie player, winner of the B+I Star of the Year award in 1982 and All Ireland medals in 1978, 1980, 1982 (when her last-gasp point secured victory for Cork) and 1983.

Family She is a sister of Cork hurler Seánie O'Leary, a four times All Ireland medalist.

Free taker As well as her 1982 All Ireland winning point she also pointed a long range free at the end of the 1982 Gael Linn Cup final to win the cup for Munster.

Awards She was the second winner of the Cospoir/Glen Abbey Hosiery women in sport award in 1982.

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Important facts

Born
Cork

Frequently asked questions

Who was Mary O'Leary?

Camogie player

When was Mary O'Leary born?

Mary O'Leary was born in Cork.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mary O'Leary

· Wikidata: Q6780447

· DBpedia: Mary O'Leary (camogie)

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