Tipperary stunned by death of senior football manager Philly Ryan

The Premier County released a statement paying tribute to Ryan, describing his loss as "a great blow to Tipperary football".

TRAGIC LOSS: Tipperary manager Philly Ryan before the Allianz Football League Division 4 match between Tipperary and Longford at the Sportsgrounds in Clonmel, Tipperary in February. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

The death has occurred of Tipperary senior football manager and former county goalkeeper Philly Ryan.

The Clonmel Commercials man (57) is believed to have passed away after collapsing on Saturday morning.