Seán Ryan (1939 - 1 March 2012) was an Irish Gaelic footballer. His league and

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senior team spanned nine seasons from 1959 to 1966. Ryan made his senior debut for Offaly during the 1958-59 league. Over the course of the next nine seasons he won two

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medals. Ryan played his last game for Offaly in November 1966.

Honours

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References

1939 births 2012 deaths Doon Gaelic footballers Offaly inter-county Gaelic footballers St Monica's (Offaly) Gaelic footballers {{Offaly-gaelic-football-bio-stub