Tipperary GAA unveil the Philly Ryan Cup in honour of former Senior football manager

Former Tipperary manager Philly Ryan, who passed away in October of last year. Pic: Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Tipperary GAA has unveiled the Philly Ryan Cup, which will be presented to the County Senior Football Championship winners.

The organisation accepted the cup from Ryan's family and Clonmel Commercials, where the former Tipperary senior football manager gave so much over many years.

Tipperary GAA released a statement after the unveiling, saying: “Philly was a proud Clonmel Commercials clubman and a hugely respected figure within Tipperary football serving the game with distinction as a player, coach, manager and mentor. His contribution to both club and county was immense and his passion for football was evident throughout his long involvement in the GAA.

“It is fitting that his name will now have a permanent place in Tipperary football with the Philly Ryan Cup becoming the trophy presented to the winners of the Tipperary County Senior Football Championship.

“The cup was presented by Philly’s wife Anna, daughters Amy and Katie and son Shane alongside representatives of Clonmel Commercials.

“A fitting and lasting tribute to a man whose contribution to Tipperary football will never be forgotten.”