Tom Ryan (Limerick hurler)
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Tom Ryan is an Irish
retired hurling
manager
and player. He played hurling with his local club Ballybrown and was a member of the Limerick
senior inter-county team from 1973 until 1976. Ryan later served as manager of both the Limerick and Westmeath
senior inter-county teams.
in the 1973 All Ireland Final which Limerick won, beating Kilkenny
by 1-21 to 1-14. He started the 1974 All Ireland final as a right half back but Limerick were beaten by Kilkenny 3-19 to 1-13. He also won a National Hurling League
as a player in 1971.
in the late summer of 1993 and remained as manager until 1997. He won two Munster titles in 1994 and 1996 as a manager, and won a National Hurling League in 1997. He was removed immediately after that success following a frosty relationship with the Limerick county board officers. He was replaced as manager by Éamonn Cregan
.
senior hurling team in November 2003. After two unsuccessful years in this position, he stepped down in 2005.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
retired hurling
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
manager
Manager (Gaelic games)
In Gaelic games, a manager or coach is an individual involved in the direction and instruction of the on-field operations of a team. Managing, or coaching, entails the application of sport tactics and strategies during the game itself, and usually entails substitution of players and other such...
and player. He played hurling with his local club Ballybrown and was a member of the Limerick
Limerick GAA
The Limerick County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Limerick GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Limerick...
senior inter-county team from 1973 until 1976. Ryan later served as manager of both the Limerick and Westmeath
Westmeath GAA
The Westmeath County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Westmeath GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Westmeath...
senior inter-county teams.
Inter-county
Ryan began his playing career with Limerick in the 1960s and went on as a substitute for Bernie HartiganBernie Hartigan
Bernie Hartigan is a former Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Old Christians and with the Limerick senior inter-county team in the 1970s.-References:- References :...
in the 1973 All Ireland Final which Limerick won, beating Kilkenny
Kilkenny GAA
The Kilkenny County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland and is responsible for Gaelic Games in County Kilkenny. The county board has its head office and main grounds at Nowlan Park and is also responsible for Kilkenny inter-county teams...
by 1-21 to 1-14. He started the 1974 All Ireland final as a right half back but Limerick were beaten by Kilkenny 3-19 to 1-13. He also won a National Hurling League
National Hurling League
The National Hurling League is an annual hurling competition between the county teams of Ireland. Contested by 35 teams , it operates on a system of promotion and relegation between four different divisions, with Division One...
as a player in 1971.
Limerick
Ryan took over as Limerick senior hurling manager from Phil BennisPhil Bennis
Phil Bennis is a retired Irish hurling manager and former player. He played hurling with his local club Patrickswell and was a member of the Limerick senior inter-county team in the 1960s and 1970s. Bennis later served as manager of the team...
in the late summer of 1993 and remained as manager until 1997. He won two Munster titles in 1994 and 1996 as a manager, and won a National Hurling League in 1997. He was removed immediately after that success following a frosty relationship with the Limerick county board officers. He was replaced as manager by Éamonn Cregan
Éamonn Cregan
Éamonn Cregan is an Irish former Gaelic footballer, hurler and manager. He is best remembered for his success with Limerick, as a player in the 1970s and then as manager of various club and inter-county teams in the 1980s and 1990s.-Club:...
.
Westmeath
Ryan was appointed manager of the WestmeathWestmeath GAA
The Westmeath County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Westmeath GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Westmeath...
senior hurling team in November 2003. After two unsuccessful years in this position, he stepped down in 2005.