About Dinny Ryan
Lived 1927 – 2009 (aged 81–82). Dinny Ryan was an Irish hurler.
Denis "Dinny" Ryan (1927 – 28 September 2009) was an Irish hurler who played for the Tipperary senior team.
Ryan joined the team during the 1949 championship and was a regular member of the extended panel for just two seasons. During that time he won one All-Ireland medal and one Munster medal as a non-playing substitute.
At club level Ryan was a multiple North Tipperary divisional medalist with Roscrea.
His brothers, Mick and Jack Ryan, also played with Tipperary.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dinny Ryan?
Irish hurler
When was Dinny Ryan born?
Dinny Ryan was born in 1927 in Roscrea.
When did Dinny Ryan die?
Dinny Ryan died on 27 September 2009.
What was Dinny Ryan's occupation?
Dinny Ryan was a hurler.
What nationality was Dinny Ryan?
Dinny Ryan was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dinny Ryan (hurler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dinny Ryan. https://biography.guide/dinny-ryan/
MLA: "Dinny Ryan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dinny-ryan/.
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