Career
He is a Secondary School Maths teacher in Salesian Secondary College Pallaskenry, Company Limerick. Born in, County, Ryan first excelled at hurling whilst at school in Saint He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of sixteen when he first linked up with the minor team, before later lining enjoying All-Ireland success with the under-21 side.
He made his senior debut in the 2007 championship. Ryan has since gone on to play a key part for, winning one National Hurling League (Division 1B) medal.
Ryan finished the 2013 Championship as top scorer with 70 points.