Career
Born in Blackpool,, Twomey first excelled at hurling in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the minor team before later joining the junior side. He joined the senior panel during the 1950 championship.
He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.
At club level he was a multiple championship medallist with Glen Rovers. Twomey also enjoyed championship success as a Gaelic football player with Saint
Throughout his career Twomey made 19 championship appearances. He retired from inter-county hurling following the conclusion of the 1957 championship.