Liam Ó Tuama Explained

William Twomey
Native Name:Liam Ó Tuama
Birth Date:1931[1]
Birth Place:Blackpool, Cork, Ireland
Death Date:14 August 2019 (aged 87)[2]
Death Place:Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland
Resting Place:St Oliver's Cemetery
Nationality:Irish
Known For:Gaelic games player, selector and administrator
Spouse:Alice Conway
Children:4
Parents:Aodh Ó Tuama
Eibhlín Ní Éigearta
Relations:Seán Ó Tuama (brother)[3]

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.[4] [5]

Management career

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

Player

Glen Rovers

1954, 1956, 1957, 1958

1950

Cork

1950

1950

Selector

1990

1990

Notes and References

  1. Web site: William Twomey in 1931. Find my past website. 9 July 2022.
  2. Web site: The death has occurred of Liam Ó Tuama. 14 August 2019. rip.ie. 18 August 2021.
  3. Web site: Ó Tuama, Seán. DIB website. 18 August 2021.
  4. Web site: Junior hurling. Munster GAA website. 18 August 2021.
  5. Web site: Cork profile. Hogan Stand website. 18 August 2021.
  6. Web site: Cork clubs to count cost of accidents on properties. 17 December 2007. Irish Examiner. 18 August 2021.
  7. Web site: Cork hurling pays tribute to Ó Tuama, the man who defined the spirit of the Glen. 15 August 2019. Echo Live. 18 August 2021.