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Personal information | |||
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Irish name | Treasa Ní Chiaráin | ||
Sport | Camogie | ||
Position | full forward | ||
Born | Waterford, Ireland | ||
Nickname | Tessa | ||
Club(s)* | |||
Years | Club | Apps (scores) | |
St Anne’s Dunhill | ? | ||
* club appearances and scores correct as of (16:31, 30 June 2010 (UTC)). |
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