Tipperary GAA is mourning the sudden death of senior football manager Philly Ryan, who died unexpectedly on Saturday at the age of 56.

He had taken charge of the team at the beginning of last season, having played for Tipperary for 16 years, retiring in 2003. A goalkeeper, he captained the county to the 1995 All-Ireland B championship, beating Longford in the final in Birr.

He had also managed the

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