Tipperary GAA was delighted to accept the Philly Ryan Cup from Philly’s family and his beloved club, Clonmel Commercials, in recognition of a man who gave so much to football in Tipperary.
Philly was a proud Clonmel Commercials clubman and a hugely respected figure within Tipperary football serving the game with distinction as a player, coach, manager and mentor. His contribution to both club and county was immense and his passion for football was evident throughout his long involvement in the GAA.
It is fitting that his name will now have a permanent place in Tipperary football with the Philly Ryan Cup becoming the trophy presented to the winners of the Tipperary County Senior Football Championship.
The cup was presented by Philly’s wife Anna, daughters Amy and Katie and son Shane alongside representatives of Clonmel Commercials.
A fitting and lasting tribute to a man whose contribution to Tipperary football will never be forgotten.
Michael Tierney (Tipperary GAA Vice Chairperson), Murtagh Brennan (Tipperary GAA CEO), Siobhan Ambrose (Mayor of Clonmel), Anna Ryan, Martin Quinlivan (Clonmel Commercials Chairperson), Fearghal McDonnell (Tipperary Football Board Chairperson). Photo Credit: Michael Boland
Philly Ryan’s wife Anna, daughters Amy and Katie and son Shane
Philly Ryan RIP
