About Chris Ryan
Lived 1899 – 1978 (aged 78–79). Chris Ryan was a hurler.
Christopher "Christy" Ryan (25 December 1899 – 22 February 1978) was an Irish hurler who played as a right wing-back for the Limerick senior team.
Keane made his first appearance for the team in a tournament game in late 1918 and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1930 championship. During that time he won one All-Ireland medal and one Munster medal.
At club level Ryan enjoyed a lengthy career with Pallasgreen.
Ryan hailed from a family with a close association with Gaelic games. His uncles, Tom, John and James Barry won All-Ireland medals with London in 1901. His brother, Dick Ryan, won an All-Ireland medal with Limerick in 1918.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Chris Ryan's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Chris Ryan's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Chris Ryan?
Irish hurler
When was Chris Ryan born?
Chris Ryan was born on 25 December 1899 in Pallasgreen.
When did Chris Ryan die?
Chris Ryan died in 1978.
What was Chris Ryan's occupation?
Chris Ryan was a hurler.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Chris Ryan (hurler)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chris Ryan. https://biography.guide/chris-ryan-hurler/
MLA: "Chris Ryan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chris-ryan-hurler/.
Chicago: "Chris Ryan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chris-ryan-hurler/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:07 UTC