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Tipperary senior football manager Philly Ryan dies aged 56
Published 17:59 18 Oct 2025 BST
Updated 18:31 18 Oct 2025 BST
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Tipperary senior football manager Philly Ryan has died suddenly at the age of 56.
Tipperary GAA released a statement on Saturday to say they are “deeply saddened” by the “very untimely death”.
Ryan, who was appointed senior football manager for the 2025 season, won five county championships as a player, and represented Tipperary for 16 years as a goalkeeper.
Tipperary GAA said in the statement: “The loss of Philly Ryan is a great blow to Tipperary football.
“We honour his memory, his service and his love of the game — and we commit to carry forward his legacy of ambition and community spirit.”
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