Leann Fennelly (born 1990) is a camogie player and a student, who played in the 2009 All Ireland camogie final.

Background

Leann's father,

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, gave distinguished service to Kilkenny in the forward line, whereas she has shown her mettle in the backs. Her father and six of his brothers played together to win the 1989

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and four (

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, Seán, Ger and

) played together in the All Ireland hurling

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. Her father's cousin

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captained the 1976 Kilkenny All Ireland team and served as

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of the

Camogie Association The Camogie Association ( ga, An Cumann Camógaíochta, formerly ga, Cumann Camógaíochta na nGael) organises and promotes the sport of camogie in Ireland and around the world. The association has close ties with the Gaelic Athletic Associati ...

Career

She already has six All-Ireland medals in her collection – one Under-16, three Minor, one Colleges and one Intermediate from 2008. Her senior debut was in 2009.All Ireland camogie final programme 2009

References

External links

Official Camogie Website

Kilkenny Camogie Website

of 2009 championship in On The Ball Official Camogie Magazine

for the 2009

O'Duffy Cup The O'Duffy Cup ( ga, Corn Uí Dúbhthaigh) is the prize presented to the winners of the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship. The cup is named after Seán O'Duffy, a member and administrator of the Kilmacud Crokes Kilmacud Crokes ( ...

All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship: Roll of Honour
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1990 births Living people Kilkenny camogie players UCD camogie players {{Kilkenny-camogie-bio-stub