Career
Born in Borrisoleigh, County, Ryan first excelled at hurling in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the minor team He joined the senior panel during the 1937 championship.
Ryan was a non-playing substitute for that year but was recalled to the team fourteen years later.
At club level Ryan was a three-time championship medallist with. Ryan retired from inter-county hurling following the conclusion of the 1951 championship.
In retirement from playing Ryan became involved in team management and coaching. He was a selector with the under-21 team between 1969 and 1970.
