Jason Ryan (Gaelic footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Séasun Ó Riain | ||
| Sport | Gaelic football | ||
| Position | Left wing-forward | ||
| Born |
1976 Dungarvan, County Waterford | ||
| Occupation | Secondary school teacher | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
2003-present | De La Salle | ||
| Club titles | |||
| Waterford titles | 0 | ||
| Inter-county(ies) | |||
| Years | County | ||
2001-2003 2005-2007 |
London Waterford | ||
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Munster titles | 0 | ||
| All-Irelands | 0 | ||
| NFL | 0 | ||
| All Stars | 0 | ||
Jason Ryan (born 1976 in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland) is an Irish Gaelic football manager and former player. He was the manager of the Wexford senior football team from 2007 until 2012 when he stepped down.[1][2][3]
Ryan enjoyed a distinguished playing career in both Ireland and Britain. While studying in St. Mary's in Twickenham he played football with Tara and hurling with St. Gabriel's, while also lining out with the London senior inter-county teams in both codes. On his return to Ireland Ryan joined the famous De La Salle club while he also lined out with the Waterford senior football team.[4]
While still a player at club and inter-county levels, Ryan became involved in team management. He had some involvement with various school teams like De La Salle Waterford and Coláiste Chathal Naofa in Dungarvan before joining the Slieverue junior hurling team as physical trainer in 2006. The following year he was appointed trainer of the Clongeen football team in Wexford and helped them claim the county title.[5] Ryan was appointed manager of the Wexford senior football team in November 2007. In September 2012,Ryan stepped down as manager. Ryan joined the Kildare GAA Senior Football panel as a coach in Dec. 2012.
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References
- ^ "Ryan to lead Wexford footballers". RTÉ Sport. 2007-11-04. Retrieved 2010-10-06.
- ^ "Ryan ends Wexford reign". Hogan Stand. 5 September 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ^ "Jason Ryan calls time as Wexford senior football manager after five years in charge". RTE Sport. 5 September 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ^ "London eye on Ryan the Exile on main street". Irish Independent. 2008-08-31. Retrieved 2010-10-06.
- ^ "Jason Ryan: New Model Army". Fired Up. 2008-11-19. Retrieved 2010-10-06.