'In tough times the GAA community really comes out' — Pat Ryan finds resolve in Cork duty

Rebels manager reflects on 'tough week' after Páirc Uí Chaoimh pays a fitting tribute to his late brother Ray ahead of Cork's impressive victory over Kilkenny 

MOMENT OF REFLECTION: Cork manager Pat Ryan during the minute's silent and applause in memory of his brother Ray prior to the Allianz NHL Division 1 game against Kilkenny at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Pic: Eddie O'Hare

It was a poignant Division 1A hurling league victory for Cork in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday evening. Players were understandably keen to make their manager proud. 

“It was a tough week,” Pat Ryan acknowledged to TG4 pre-match. “But we have a really good family around us and the GAA community really rallied around us.