Willie Ryan (Limerick hurler)

Willie Ryan
Personal information
Irish nameLiam Ó Riain
SportHurling
PositionRight wing-forward
Born11 November 1894
Cappamore, County Limerick, Ireland
Club(s)
YearsClub
1909-1930Cappamore
Club titles
Limerick titles0
Inter-county(ies)
YearsCounty
1914-1928Limerick
Inter-county titles
Munster titles2
All-Irelands2
NHL0

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]

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.

References

  1. "Great Limerick Athletes: No 77 - Willie Ryan". Limerick website. Retrieved 3 October 2011.