Marie Costine
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Máire Ní Coistín | ||
| Sport | Camogie | ||
| Position | full-back | ||
| Born | Garryowen,Cloyne Ireland | ||
| Club(s)* | |||
| Years | Club | Apps (scores) | |
| 1970-1982 | Killeagh and Imokilly | ? | |
| Inter-county(ies)** | |||
| Years | County | Apps (scores) | |
| 1970-1978 | Cork | ? | |
| Inter-county titles | |||
| All-Irelands | 5 | ||
| All Stars | 2004 Team of Century | ||
| * club appearances and scores correct as of (16:31, 30 December 2009 (UTC)). **Inter County team apps and scores correct as of (16:31, 30 December 2009 (UTC)). |
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Marie Costine, born in Cloyne County Cork, is a former camogie player selected on the camogie team of the century in 2004, and winner of All Ireland medals in 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 (as captain) and 1978.[1]
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Career
She played club Camogie with both Killeagh and Imokilly winning ten Cork County Championships and an All Ireland Club Championship in 1980 when Killeagh defeated Buffers Alley of Wexford.
Awards
In 1973 she won the camogie player of the year, sponsored by Elverys at the time.
Citation
Her team of the century citation read: “possessing superb ball control, composed and confidant, she revelled in catching and clearing, She was at her best under pressure and made life difficult for forwards through skill and determination. A superb full-back, on her day she could keep any forward at bay.” [2]
GAA Family
Her sister Kathleen won three All Ireland medals as goalkeeper for Cork. Her nephew Donal Óg Cusack was a noted Cork hurling goalkeeper.
References
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- ↑ Camogie.ie Team of the Century profiles by Mary Moran
