She later became chair of the Oulart the Ballagh club where she trained five Féile na Gael teams to All Ireland success.
[citation needed] O'Leary-Leacy's team of the century citation read "a player of remarkable all round ability, she was equally at home at midfield or in the backs.
A powerful striker, she was capable of turning defence into attack with one puck of the sliotar.
Highly motivated, determined and full of energy she inspired her team-mates".
[2] She was also inducted into the Gaelic Writers' Association Hall of Fame in 2022.