Willie Ryan (Limerick hurler)
Willie Ryan (born 11 November 1894, date of death unknown) was an Irish hurler who played as a right wing-forward for the Limerick senior team.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Liam Ó Riain | ||
| Sport | Hurling | ||
| Position | Right wing-forward | ||
| Born |
11 November 1894 Cappamore, County Limerick, Ireland | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
1909-1930 | Cappamore | ||
| Club titles | |||
| Limerick titles | 0 | ||
| Inter-county(ies) | |||
| Years | County | ||
1914-1928 | Limerick | ||
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Munster titles | 2 | ||
| All-Irelands | 2 | ||
| NHL | 0 | ||
Ryan made his first appearance for the team during the 1914 championship and became a regular player over the next decade. During that time he won two All-Ireland winner's medals and two Munster winner's medals
At club level, Gleeson played with Cappamore, however, a county championship winners' medal eluded him. He also represented Ireland in the Tailteann Games.
In retirement from playing Gleeson enjoyed a distinguished career as a referee at club level. His two sons, Séamus and Liam, played hurling with Limerick in the 1950s, both also became catholic priests.
References
- "Great Limerick Athletes: No 77 - Willie Ryan" (PDF). Limerick website. Retrieved 3 October 2011.
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