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John Ryan

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Meet the leaders: Final Operation Transformation leader is Cork beautician and farmer
Meet the leaders: Final Operation Transformation leader is Cork beautician and farmer
Operation Transformation kicks off a new season tonight, and this year there will be no Lycra-style clothes for their check-in - instead, they will wear t-shirts and shorts or leggings. Here, we reveal all five leaders

Wed, 05 Jan, 2022

How do Ireland’s fringe players stand out while fitting in?
How do Ireland’s fringe players stand out while fitting in?

How do you stand out by fitting in? This is the quandary that faces players across all sports when they are looking to make a name for themselves.

Thu, 29 Aug, 2019

‘Delighted’ Ryan making every second count
‘Delighted’ Ryan making every second count
John Ryan described his part in Ireland’s run to the Grand Slam as a “minor role” but that did not take away from the delight of lifting silverware. Now the Munster prop has a chance to play a major part in delivering a rare series win in the Southern Hemisphere.

Fri, 08 Jun, 2018

Kylecrue strikes for second time in three days
Kylecrue strikes for second time in three days

Trainer John Ryan struck for the second time in three days with Kylecrue as the versatile eight-year-old made all to win the featured, €20,000 McGrath Limestone Works Ltd. Handicap Hurdle in Ballinrobe last night.

Wed, 22 Jul, 2015

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