Tipperary GAA presents new County Senior Football Championship trophy

Tipperary GAA has presented the Philly Ryan Cup, the new trophy to be presented to the winners of the Tipperary County Senior Football Championship.

They accepted the cup from Philly’s family and his club, Clonmel Commercials, in recognition of a man who gave so much to football in Tipperary.

In a statement published following the unveiling of the trophy, Tipperary GAA said: “Philly was a proud Clonmel Commercials clubman and a hugely respected figure within Tipperary football serving the game with distinction as a player, coach, manager and mentor. His contribution to both club and county was immense and his passion for football was evident throughout his long involvement in the GAA.

“It is fitting that his name will now have a permanent place in Tipperary football with the Philly Ryan Cup becoming the trophy presented to the winners of the Tipperary County Senior Football Championship.

“The cup was presented by Philly’s wife Anna, daughters Amy and Katie and son Shane alongside representatives of Clonmel Commercials.

“A fitting and lasting tribute to a man whose contribution to Tipperary football will never be forgotten.”

Tipperary South TD Seamus Healy shared a touching tribute to Ryan following the unveiling, saying: “Philly was someone who was deeply committed to his community, his club and to Tipperary GAA, and he earned the respect and friendship of so many people along the way.

“The decision to name the Tipperary Senior Football Championship cup in his honour is a fitting way to remember Philly. Every year, when that trophy is lifted, it will serve as a reminder of a man who dedicated so much of his life to promoting and developing Gaelic football.

“My sincere best wishes to Anna, Amy, Katie and Shane, and to everyone in Clonmel Commercials, on what is a very meaningful and deserved tribute to Philly.

“A great Clonmel man whose contribution to Tipperary sport will be remembered for generations to come.”