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19 Oct 2025

Matches postponed following sudden passing of Tipperary football manager Philly Ryan

Intermediate and senior semi-finals called off as mark of respect

Matches postponed following sudden passing of Tipperary football manager Philly Ryan

Philly Ryan, who passed away suddenly on Saturday afternoon

Following the sudden passing of Tipperary football manager Philly Ryan, the FBD Insurance County Senior Football Championship semi-final between Philly's club, Clonmel Commercials, and Upperchurch Drombane has been postponed.

The match was due to be played in Leahy Park, Cashel tomorrow, Sunday. 

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Saturday afternoon's FBD Insurance County Intermediate Football Championship semi-final between Clonmel Commercials and Rockwell Rovers, due to be played in Fethard, was also postponed as a mark of respect.

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