Trophy in memory of the late Philly Ryan is presented to Tipperary GAA

Tipperary GAA were delighted to accept the Philly Ryan Cup from Philly’s family and his beloved club, Clonmel Commercials, in Clonmel on Tuesday night, in recognition of a man who gave so much to football in the county prior to his untimely passing in October of last year.

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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.

At the presentation of the Philly Ryan Cup to Tipperary GAA for the Senior Football Championship were: Michael Tierney (Vice-Chairperson), Murtagh Brennan (CEO), Cllr Siobhan Ambrose (Mayor of Clonmel), Ann Ryan (wife of the late Philly), Martin Quinlivan (Chairperson of Clonmel Commercials Gaelic Football Club), and Fearghal McDonnell (Chairperson, Tipperary GAA Football Committee). PHOTO: MICHAEL BOLAND

A fitting and lasting tribute to a man whose contribution to Tipperary football will never be forgotten.

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