GMOA chief Nash blasts process of Ryan reappointment

The secretary for the Gaelic Match Officials Association (GMOA) has claimed the reappointment of TJ Ryan as senior hurling manager contravenes county by-laws.

A statement released yesterday by the county board said TJ Ryan had been confirmed as Limerick manager, but the official insisted Ryan’s position should have been subject to ratification by club delegates.

Ryan, along with Donal O’Grady, was handed a two-year term upon his appointment, but yesterday’s statement said the Garryspillane native would only remain at the helm until the end of this championship year, signalling a renegotiating of the proposal approved by delegates.