Career
Born in Ballycallan, County Kilkenny, Ronan first excelled at hurling during his schooling at Saint Kieran"s College. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first lined up with the Kilkenny minor team before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 1988-1989 league.
He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.
At club level he is a one-time Leinster medallist with Graigue-Ballycallan. Following his retirement from hurling Ronan immediately became involved in team management.
He enjoyed a hugely successful tenure as manager of the Danesfort club side for four years. Ronan was appointed manager of the Kilkenny minor hurling team in November 2010.
