About Mick Ryan
Lived 1869 – 1947 (aged 77). Mick Ryan was a rugby union player.
Michael Ryan (4 November 1869 — 19 August 1947) was an Irish international rugby union player.
The son of a farmer, Ryan was born in Cashel, Co. Tipperary, and didn't begin playing rugby until his mid twenties, previously concentrating on athletics, football and hurling. He was a Gaelic footballer for Racecourse GAA. As a rugby player, Ryan was a strongly-built forward and played for Rockwell College. He was capped 17 times for Ireland from 1897 to 1904. Most of his international appearances were made with his brother Jack, including the 1899 triple crown.
Ryan was a rugby teammate and close friend of politician Éamon de Valera.
In 1947, Ryan was killed when he got struck by lightning while farming.
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Who was Mick Ryan?
rugby player
When was Mick Ryan born?
Mick Ryan was born on 4 November 1869.
When did Mick Ryan die?
Mick Ryan died on 19 August 1947.
What was Mick Ryan's occupation?
Mick Ryan was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mick Ryan (rugby union)
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