Career
Born in Castlehaven, County, Cleary first excelled at Gaelic football in her youth. She made her senior debut during the 2004 championship. At club level Cleary is a one-time All-Ireland medallist in the junior grade with Gabriel Rangers.
After retiring from inter-county football in January 2013, Cleary later reversed her decision.
She announced her second retirement from inter-county football on 4 June 2015.