LAST UPDATE | 25 Feb
THE SARSFIELDS HURLING club have paid tribute to former Cork player Ray Ryan after the ‘heartbreaking news’ of his ‘unexpected passing’.
Ryan was a member of the Cork senior hurling squad across the 2009-11 period, starting in the 2010 All-Ireland senior quarter-final against Antrim, and coming on as sub in three other games in that year’s championship.
He was part of a hugely successful Sarsfields side, winning four Cork senior medals (2008, 2010, 2012, and 2014), while lining out at centre-back in all four final victories.
A brother of Cork senior hurling manager Pat, Ray was a member of An Garda Síochána.
Rest in peace Ray https://t.co/8AY3iXASwk
— Sars (@SarsfieldsCork) February 25, 2025
All in Cork GAA offer our sincere sympathies to the Ryan family on the sad passing of Ray, formerly of Sarsfields, Glanmire and Cork Senior Hurlers. Our thoughts are with Pat, our current Senior Hurling manager and brother of Ray, at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/vpbKmv6f5c
— Cork GAA (@OfficialCorkGAA) February 25, 2025
The Sarsfields club paid tribute to their current minor manager and club stalwart this afternoon, with Cork GAA also sharing its condolences this evening.
“All in Cork GAA offer our sincere sympathies to the Ryan family on the sad passing of Ray, formerly of Sarsfields, Glanmire and Cork senior Hurlers,” Cork GAA wrote in a social media post.
“Our thoughts are with Pat, our current senior hurling manager and brother of Ray, at this difficult time.”
The Sarsfields statement reads:
“It is with heavy hearts that we at Sarsfields Hurling Club must share the heartbreaking news of the unexpected passing of our Minor Manager and club stalwart, Ray Ryan.
“His loss has left an immense void not only within our club, but also within Glanmire Football Club and the wider Glanmire community.
“Our deepest condolences go out to Aisling, his beautiful children, the Ryan family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. Ray’s unwavering dedication and passion for the game, as well as his kindness and commitment to our club will forever be remembered.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.”
- Updated 10.12pm with Cork GAA statement
RIP Ray, a great Sars club man. Thoughts are with his family.