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Vera McWeeney

1909 – 1981

Irish hockey and tennis player, and sports journalist

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About Vera McWeeney

Lived 1909 – 1981 (aged 71). Vera McWeeney was an Irish tennis player, field hockey player and sports journalist.

Vera McWeeney (21 July 1909 – 9 January 1981) was an Irish hockey and tennis player, and sports journalist.

Early life and family Vera McWeeney was born Veronica Mary Elizabeth Mahony in Blarney, County Cork on 21 July 1909. She was the youngest of the three children of Francis Walter Mahony and his second wife, Mary ("May") (née Ashlin). Her father was managing director of the family business Martin Mahony & Bros Ltd. She married sports journalist, Arthur McWeeney in 1940. The couple had one daughter and one son. Their son, Myles McWeeney, became a television executive at RTÉ.

Death and legacy McWeeney died suddenly on 9 January 1981, and was buried in Glasnevin Cemetery. The ILHU under-21 provincial tournament is named the Vera McWeeney Cup in her honour. The Vera McWeeney Trophy is a croquet trophy from an annual competition between the Croquet Association of Ireland and their English contemporaries.

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Veronica Mary Elizabeth Mahony, Vera Mahony

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Vera McWeeney?

Irish hockey and tennis player, and sports journalist

When was Vera McWeeney born?

Vera McWeeney was born on 21 July 1909 in Blarney.

When did Vera McWeeney die?

Vera McWeeney died on 9 January 1981 in Dublin.

What was Vera McWeeney's occupation?

Vera McWeeney was a tennis player, field hockey player and sports journalist.

What nationality was Vera McWeeney?

Vera McWeeney was Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vera McWeeney

· Wikidata: Q88583288

· DBpedia: Vera McWeeney

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