Bobby Ryan (hurler) facts for kids

Bobby Ryan (born 23 October 1961) is a famous Irish former hurler. Hurling is a fast-paced field game played with a stick and ball. Bobby played for the Tipperary senior team for thirteen seasons. His career lasted from 1980 to 1993.

Bobby was born in Borrisoleigh, County Tipperary. He grew up in a family that loved hurling. His father, Tim Ryan, and his uncles, Ned Ryan and Pat Stakelum, were also great hurlers. They won All-Ireland medals with Tipperary between 1949 and 1951. This shows how much hurling talent was in his family!

Bobby Ryan: A Hurling Legend

Bobby Ryan is known as one of Tipperary's best hurlers. He played a key role in many important victories. His skill and dedication made him a star player.

Early Days and School Success

Bobby started his hurling journey at a young age. He played for Templemore CBS. Here, he achieved his first big wins.

• In 1978, he won an All-Ireland school championship medal.
• He also won a Munster school championship in the same year.

These early wins showed his great potential in the sport.

Club Hurling Achievements

Bobby played for his local club, Borris–Ileigh. He started playing at a young age. Later, he joined the club's senior team.

• In 1987, he reached a major highlight in his club career. He won an All-Ireland Club medal. This is a huge achievement for any club player.
• He also won one Munster Club medal.
• Bobby helped Borris–Ileigh win three county championship medals. These were in 1981, 1983, and 1986.

Playing for Tipperary

Bobby Ryan began playing for the Tipperary county team when he was just sixteen. He first joined the minor team.

Minor and Under-21 Success

• He played two seasons with the minor team.
• After that, he joined the under-21 team. With them, he won two All-Ireland medals in a row. These wins were in 1980 and 1981.

Senior Team Highlights

Bobby joined the Tipperary senior team in 1980. He played for them for thirteen seasons. During this time, he achieved many great things.

• He won two All-Ireland medals.
  • The first was in 1989, when he was the team captain.
  • The second was in 1991.
• He also won five Munster medals.
• He won one National League medal.
• His brother, Aidan, also played on the Tipperary team with him for many years.

Bobby played his last game for Tipperary in August 1993.

Playing for Munster

Bobby was also chosen to play for the Munster inter-provincial team. This team is made up of the best players from different counties in the Munster province.

• He first played for Munster in 1984.
• He was a regular player for the next three years.
• During this time, he won two Railway Cup medals. The Railway Cup was a competition between the different provinces of Ireland.

Honours and Awards

Bobby Ryan won many awards and championships throughout his career.

Team Honours

Templemore CBS

• All-Ireland School Championship (1): 1978
• Munster School Championship (1): 1978

Borris–Ileigh

• All-Ireland Club Championship (1): 1987
• Munster Club Championship (1): 1986
• Tipperary County Championship (3): 1981, 1983, 1986

Tipperary

• All-Ireland Senior Championship (2): 1989 (as captain), 1991
• Munster Senior Championship (5): 1987, 1988, 1989 (as captain), 1991, 1993
• National Hurling League (1): 1987-88
• All-Ireland Under-21 Championship (2): 1980, 1981
• Munster Under-21 Championship (2): 1980, 1981

Munster

• Railway Cup (3): 1984, 1985, 1992

Individual Awards

• All Stars Awards (3): 1986, 1988, 1989