"Peerless and Fearless" - tributes for Gemma O'Connor following inter county retirement
Tributes have poured in for Cork camogie legend Gemma O'Connor, who has confirmed her inter county retirement.
The St Finbarr's star confirmed that she was hanging up the red shirt last night, after an illustrious career that saw her win nine All Ireland titles with Cork, and be named an All Star eleven times.
O'Connor made her inter county debut in 2002, winning her first All Ireland title that year.
Tributes for O'Connor have been pouring in on social media since the news broke last night.
There are not enough words to describe what a warrior @blues4reds has been for @CorkCamogie . 19 years of blood, sweat & tears. 9 All Ireland’s, 11 All Stars & that doesn’t even tell half the story. No doubt in my mind 🐐 🙌🇵🇱 https://t.co/7Uz5abQiJg
— Jacqui Hurley (@jacquihurley) February 23, 2021
Proud to serve with #ÓglaighnahÉireann stars like Sgt Gemma O’Connor with 17 yrs service & @UNPeacekeeping in Liberia Chad & Lebanon. A Combat Medical Tech, she has been a leader in the #COVID19 fight. She retires from Inter-County Camogie with 9 All🇮🇪 Senior medals +10 All Stars pic.twitter.com/GqsmlItWqV
— Mark Mellett (@mark_mellett) February 23, 2021
❤️ Gemma O’Connor. One of the greatest to ever play the sport of camogie.
— St Finbarr’s National H&F Club (@the_Barrs) February 23, 2021
💙 A living legend. But more importantly; a teammate, a friend and an idol to so many - thanks for doing the club and your family proud these past 19years. #ThanksGemma @corkcamogie @blues4reds pic.twitter.com/HLAx8XM26h
The end of an era 💫
— The Camogie Association (@OfficialCamogie) February 24, 2021
We would like to wish @CorkCamogie star Gemma O'Connor the very best in her retirement from Intercounty Camogie!
Congratulations on an incredible career Gemma! 👏🏆 pic.twitter.com/p5j8VySK0K
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