Mary O'Leary (camogie)

Mary O’Leary is a former camogie player, winner of the B+I Star of the Year award in 1982[1] and All Ireland medals in 1978, 1980, 1982 (when her last-gasp point secured victory for Cork) and 1983.

Mary O’Leary
Personal information
Irish name Máire Ní Laoire
Sport Camogie
Position Centre back
Born Cork, Ireland
Club(s)*
Years Club Apps (scores)
Youghal ?
Inter-county(ies)**
Years County Apps (scores)
1978-85
Cork ?
Inter-county titles
All-Irelands 4
* club appearances and scores correct as of (16:31, 30 June 2010 (UTC)).
**Inter County team apps and scores correct as of (16:31, 30 June 2010 (UTC)).

Family Background

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.

References

  1. Moran, Mary (2011). A Game of Our Own: The History of Camogie. Dublin, Ireland: Cumann Camógaíochta. p. 460.


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