Christy Ryan

Christy Ryan
Personal information
Irish name Crisotóir Ó Riain
Sport Gaelic football
Position Centre-back
Born (1957-08-18)18 August 1957
Ballyphehane, Cork, Ireland
Died 8 February 2021(2021-02-08) (aged 63)
Glasheen, Cork, Ireland
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Club(s)
Years Club
1976–1992
 St Finbarr's
Club titles
  Football Hurling
Cork titles 5 6
Munster titles 4 2
All-Ireland titles 3 1
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
1977–1987
 Cork 24 (0-7)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 2
All-Irelands 0
NFL 1
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 17:42, 9 February 2021.

Christopher D. Ryan (18 August 1957 – 8 February 2021) was an Irish Gaelic footballer, hurler and coach. As a dual player for club and county, he played in several positions including as a defensive centre-back, in midfield, or as a target man in attack.[1] Ryan has been described as one of Cork's most decorated club players of all time.[2]

  1. ^ Woods, Mark (9 February 2021). "St Finbarr's and Cork mourn the death of highly decorated dual star Christy Ryan". The Echo. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  2. ^ Horgan, John (9 February 2021). "Billy Morgan leads the tributes to 'tower of strength' Christy Ryan". The Echo. Retrieved 9 February 2021.