Tributes have been paid to Philly Ryan after the Tipperary football manager’s untimely death earlier today.

The GAA world was shocked to learn that Mr Ryan passed away after having collapsed on Saturday morning.

Since then, tributes have flown for the 57-year-old Clonmel man, with Tipperary GAA releasing a statement which included the following: “The loss of Philly Ryan is a great blow to Tipperary football. We honour his memory, his service and his love of the game — and we commit to carry forward his legacy of ambition and community spirit.”

The county board has also decided to postpone its games for the remainder of the weekend as a mark of respect, including tomorrow’s senior football championship semi-final between Clonmel Commercials and Upperchurch Drombane.

Earlier today, Kilsheelan-Kilcash dethroned Loughmore-Castleiney of their SFC crown with a 1-14 to 2-9 which sees them into the county SFC final, and, speaking to TippFM afterwards, their manager Keith O’Brien paid tribute to the late Philly Ryan (watch below).

"You just couldn't meet a nicer man than Philly.." Kilsheelan Kilcash manager Keith O'Brien tells Stephen Gleeson he is glad to beat Loughmore Castleiney in an epic semi final but heartbroken at the loss of his friend and Tipp football legend Philly Ryan RIP #GAA pic.twitter.com/BsUDlrmmfk

— Tipp FM Sport (@TippFMSport) October 18, 2025

A moment’s silence was held before throw-in here at Parnell Park in memory of Philly Ryan, the @TipperaryGAA Senior Football manager, who sadly passed away today.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. pic.twitter.com/whnTuXkngt

— Dublin GAA (@DubGAAOfficial) October 18, 2025

Philly was a valued member of the Court office in Clonmel & always available to assist solicitors. RIP ‘Genuine, grounded and generous’ – Tipperary football manager Philly Ryan passes away at 57
https://t.co/tRDGk6PesF

— Donal T.Ryan Solrs LLP (@donaltryan) October 18, 2025

Fethard GAA would like to send our sincere condolences to the family, friends and everyone involved in the Clonmel Commercials club on the sad passing of Philly Ryan.

Ar dheis de go raibh a anam.@CommercialsGAA

— Fethard GAA (@Fethard_GAA) October 18, 2025

Tipperary BNG would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Philly Ryan RIP at this difficult time

Philly’s love & passion for football was evident to all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Commercials club and indeed to all those who knew Philly https://t.co/rNXAHynnuX

— Tipperary Bord Na nÓg (@tipperarybng) October 18, 2025

Everyone at Clonmel Town FC are deeply saddened and shocked to learn of the sudden passing of Philly Ryan .
Philly has a wonderful career with Clonmel Commercials and Tipperary. He also played schoolboy and youth football with our Club
Our thoughts are with his family
RIP pic.twitter.com/fv7n9Rtc8Y

— Clonmel Town FC (@clonmeltown) October 18, 2025

Sending our sincerest Condolences to the Ryan Family, Relations and Friends on the passing of Philly. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam.

— Cashel King Cormacs GAA Club (@KingCormacs) October 18, 2025

Mid Tipperary GAA would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Philly Ryan RIP at this difficult time.

A gentleman on and off the field, Philly’s passion for football was infectious. May his gentle soul rest in peace https://t.co/dJvggABhRf

— Mid Tipperary GAA (@MidTipp) October 18, 2025

Sad news of the passing of Tipperary senior football manager Philly Ryan today. Sympathy to his family and friends. A gentleman to the core. He took over the reins in Tipperary and brought great spirit and energy back to the team #football #GAA pic.twitter.com/0mSA9KNGZG

— Stephen Gleeson (@StephenGleeson_) October 18, 2025

Tipperary GAA in shock after sudden passing of senior football manager Philly Ryan

The Tipperary GAA community has been left heartbroken following the sudden passing of senior football manager Philly Ryan on Saturday afternoon.

Ryan, from Clonmel, was one of the county’s most… pic.twitter.com/mD2sIzEGOu

— The Premier 'View' (@PremierviewPod) October 18, 2025

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