Willie Ryan (Limerick hurler), Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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Irish hurler
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Place of Birth: Cappamore, Munster, Ireland
About Willie Ryan (Limerick hurler)
- 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.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.
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