William Twomey | |
|---|---|
| Liam Ó Tuama | |
| Born | 1931[1] |
| Died | 14 August 2019 (aged 87)[2] Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland |
| Resting place | St Oliver's Cemetery |
| Known for | Gaelic games player, selector and administrator |
| Spouse | Alice Conway |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Aodh Ó Tuama Eibhlín Ní Éigearta |
| Relatives | Seán Ó Tuama (brother)[3] |
William Twomey (1931 – 14 August 2019), known asLiam Ó Tuama, was an Irishhurler andGaelic footballer,Gaelic Athletic Association administrator andselector.
Ó Tuama playedhurling withGlen Rovers andGaelic football with sister clubSt. Nicholas'. He was a member of the Glen team that won theCork JHC title in 1950 before later winning fourCork IHC titles in five seasons. Ó Tuama was goalkeeper on theCork junior hurling team that beat Warwickshire in the1955 All-Ireland junior final.[4][5]
Ó Tuama held a number of administrative positions with the Glen Rovers club, including secretary, chairman andcounty board delegate.[6] He was aselector with theCork senior hurling team that won the1990 All-Ireland SHC.[7]