About Paddy Ryan
Lived 1913 – 1991 (aged 77–78). Paddy Ryan was an Irish hurler.
Paddy "Sweeper" Ryan (1 April 1912 – 31 December 1991) was an Irish hurler who played as a left corner-forward for the Tipperary senior team.
Ryan made his first appearance for the team during the 1934 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1945 championship. During that time he won two All-Ireland medals and one Munster medal.
At club level Ryan was a five-time county championship medalist with Moycarkey–Borris.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paddy Ryan?
Irish hurler
When was Paddy Ryan born?
Paddy Ryan was born in 1913 in Two-Mile Borris.
When did Paddy Ryan die?
Paddy Ryan died on 31 December 1991.
What was Paddy Ryan's occupation?
Paddy Ryan was a hurler.
What nationality was Paddy Ryan?
Paddy Ryan was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Paddy Ryan (hurler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paddy Ryan. https://biography.guide/paddy-ryan-hurler/
MLA: "Paddy Ryan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paddy-ryan-hurler/.
Chicago: "Paddy Ryan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paddy-ryan-hurler/.
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