Kilkenny All-Ireland winner Harry Ryan dies
Harry Ryan in action for Kilkenny in 1983. Picture: INPHO/Billy Stickland
The death has taken place of Kilkenny’s 1983 All-Ireland winner Harry Ryan.
A brother of Lester, who passed away in June, the Clara man also won three Leinster medals and two National League titles.
Ryan was captain when Kilkenny claimed the 1975 All-Ireland minor title. He was corner-forward in the 1983 victory over Cork, scoring a point. He also played in the 1987 senior final defeat to Galway.
Ryan passed away in St Luke’s Hospital this morning. Complying with Covid-19 guidelines, Ryan’s private family funeral takes place on Thursday.
He is survived by his children Liam, Jill, and Seb, wife Mary, and brother and sisters.
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