Sarsfields in mourning after death of former Cork hurler Ray Ryan aged 43

Ray, a member of An Garda Síochana, is a brother of Cork senior hurling manager Pat Ryan. 

Sarsfields said Ray Ryan's death "has left an immense void not only within our club, but also within Glanmire Football Club and the wider Glanmire community." Pic: INPHO/Neil Danton

Sarsfields GAA club has been plunged into mourning over the “heartbreaking news” that Ray Ryan, 43, has passed away.

Ryan, a former Cork senior hurler, won four county senior championships with Sars. He lined out at centre-back for all four final victories across 2008, '10, '12, and '14.