Tributes paid in court to Cork hurling star and garda Ray Ryan who died suddenly age 43

'It’s a great loss to his family, the garda community and the whole community'

Eanna Martin, left, Eoin Quigley and Ray Ryan, right, Sarsfields, celebrate their side's victory. Cork County Senior Hurling Championship Final, Glen Rovers v Sarsfields. Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE

A somber minute’s silence was held in Midleton District Court today for Cork hurling star and respected Garda Ray Ryan following his sudden death at the age of 43.

Mr Ryan’s deep and positive impact on his community will live on in the lives of all those he helped and inspired, solicitor Joseph Cuddigan said, leading tributes to the much-loved former Cork senior hurler and captain.