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The GAA community of Moycarkey Borris were saddened to hear of Donal Ryan's death.
The death has occurred unexpectedly after a short illness of Donal Ryan, Fertina, Holycross and formerly of Ballybeg, Littleton.
He passed away in the wonderful care of the staff of Tipperary University Hospital on Tuesday, January 14.
Predeceased by his sons Gerard and Michael, brothers Pat and Michael, nieces Marian and Noreen, nephew David.
The GAA community of Moycarkey Borris were saddened to hear of Donal Ryan's death.
An athletic, skillful and totally committed player, and one of the clubs most consistent and long serving player.
Donal and his brother Pat first made the headlines together as players on the Tipperary team that won the Munster and All-Ireland championship in 1955.
Donal in 1955 played at midfield on the Moycarkey Borris team that won the County Junior Championship.
In 1962, Donal played on the senior team, captained by his brother Pat but lost to Thurles Sarsfields narrowly.
He won three Mid Senior and and County Senior titles.
Deepest sympathy to his wife Sadie (née Ryan), daughters Margaret (Ryan), Ann (Kennedy) and Angela (Hickey), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons in law Har, and Jimmy, sisters in law Sr Philomena (Lilly) and Ann (Scott)nephews, nieces, cousins, good neighbours and many friends.
His remains were reposed at Hugh Ryan's Funeral Home, Thurles on Friday, January 17.
His remains were received into Holycross Abbey on Saturday morning for 11.30am Funeral Mass.
His coffin was draped with the Moycarkey Borris GAA flag and the club providing a Guard of Honour as his mortal remains were received into the Abbey.
Chief Celebrant of Requiem Mass was Fr Cellus Tierney with Fr Tom Fogarty in assistance.