'My hero, my best friend': Philly Ryan honoured by son Shane 

Tipperary manager Philly Ryan died suddenly over the weekend.

R.I.P: Tipperary manager Philly Ryan before the Allianz Football League Division 4 match between Tipperary and Longford. Pic: Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Late Tipperary football manager Philly Ryan was remembered as a 'hero, best friend and role model' by his son Shane at his funeral mass in Clonmel on Wednesday.

Ryan's funeral took place at St Peter and Paul’s Church, following his untimely passing at the age of 57 on Saturday morning.