Tipperary GAA has been left stunned by the sudden death of senior football manager Philly Ryan, who passed away at the age of 57 after collapsing on Saturday morning.
Mr Ryan had a lifelong association with his native club Clonmel Commercials and Tipperary GAA, taking over as the Premier County's senior football manager in August last year.
Tipperary GAA County Board is deeply saddened to announce the very untimely death of current Tipperary Senior Football Manager Philly Ryan (Clonmel Commercials and Tipperary) who passed away unexpectedly earlier today.
According to Tipperary GAA, Mr Ryan's passing is "a great blow to Tipperary football", as he was a proud Clonmel Commercials clubman and a stalwart of Tipperary football, both as a player and in his later role as manager and coach.
Author's summary: Tipperary GAA mourns Philly Ryan's death.