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19 Oct 2025

BREAKING: Tipperary GAA in shock after senior football manager Philly Ryan passes away suddenly

Tipperary football manager Philly Ryan passed away on Saturday afternoon

BREAKING: Tipperary GAA in shock after senior football manager Philly Ryan passes away suddenly

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The Tipperary GAA community is in mourning following the sad news of the death of senior football manager Philly Ryan, one of the county’s most respected and admired figures.

Ryan, from Clonmel, had a lifelong association with both Clonmel Commercials and Tipperary GAA. He passed away suddeny around lunchtime on Saturday afternoon, it is understood.

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Ryan was appointed Tipperary senior football manager earlier this year and was widely regarded as one of the county’s most dedicated GAA figures and was set to be a key part of the rebuilding of fortunes of the Tipperary team in the coming years.

More to follow.......

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