The brother of Cork hurling manager Pat Ryan, Ray has sadly passed away, an incredible said story.

We would like to send our deepest condolences to Ray and his close family and friends at this time.

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Ray, was a member of An Garda Síochána, based in Cobh.

Having excelled for Sars as they reached the county SHC semi-finals in 2006, Ryan was chosen at centre-back on the Cork championship team of the year and was part of the extended county panel prior to the 2007 season.

Sadness and shock at the passing of former Sarsfields and Cork hurler Ray Ryan https://t.co/RNJbIzbTNB

— EchoLive.ie (@echolivecork) February 25, 2025

Tributes have poured in from different clubs and people including this one from

Carrigdhoun Division GAA

We’d like to send our condolences to the family of Ray Ryan. Ray who hurled for Sarsfields & played football with Glanmire was a former senior Cork hurler & the brother of current Cork coach Pat Ryan. Ray was also a serving member of An Garda Siochána. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam