Death of Tipperary legend Ryan

THE death has occurred of former Tipperary hurler Mick Ryan, a member of the three-in-a-row All-Ireland winning team of 1949/1951, who had the distinction of winning county championship medals both in football and hurling in Kilkenny and Cork.

A long-time resident in Cork, he was the proprietor of the Frankfield golf complex.

“There is a deep-felt sadness in Tipperary at his death,’’ said County Board Chairman John Costigan. “He was a legend in a marvellous era when Cork and Tipperary divided six Munster and six All-Ireland titles.’’