Ann Downey

Background

Her father, Shem Downey won an All-Ireland medal with Kilkenny in 1947, playing in one of the greatest finals in hurling history.

Career

Her twin sister Angela was cited in 2004 as the greatest player in the history of camogie. During their careers in the 1970s and "80s Kilkenny completely dominated the game, including winning seven senior All-Irelands in-a-row from 1985 to 1991. In May 2007 she took over management of the Kilkenny camogie team, becoming only the second female manager in senior inter-county camogie, after Wexford"s Stellah Sinnott.

Achievements

She was recipient of the Player of the year award in 1991 on her own account and jointly with her sister Angela in 1986 and 1989. In 2010 the Downey sisters received a Lifetime Achievement in Sport award.

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Born

1957

Castlecomer, Ireland
Nationality
Ireland

Awards

She was recipient of the Player of the year award in 1991 on her own account and jointly with her sister Angela in 1986 and 1989. In 2010 the Downey sisters received a Lifetime Achievement in Sport award.

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Ann Downey

Background

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Awards

She was recipient of the Player of the year award in 1991 on her own account and jointly with her sister Angela in 1986 and 1989. In 2010 the Downey sisters received a Lifetime Achievement in Sport award.