Michelle Ryan retires after 19 years of Waterford service

Waterford taliswoman for the past two decades Michelle Ryan has called time on her inter-county career.

Michelle Ryan retires after 19 years of Waterford service
Mon, 06 Jan, 2020 - 13:25
Tomás McCarthy

Waterford taliswoman for the past two decades Michelle Ryan has called time on her inter-county career.

The 34-year-old footballer from Ballymacarbry played for 19 seasons and served under six managers as she re-established the Déise as a top-eight team.

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