20-07-2025
Inside Cork boss Pat Ryan's family life ahead of the All-Ireland Hurling final
Pat Ryan could become the most popular man in all of Cork if he successfully guides the Rebel County to their first All-Ireland title in 20 years.
Ryan has plenty of hurling stock himself, playing for the County before his managerial career.
Cork have done it the hard way under Ryan. A little over 12 months ago Cork were on the verge of being knocked out of the Championship in the Munster group stages but an amazing win over a much fancied Limerick has been the catalyst for something special.
Sine that win, Cork have made two All-Ireland titles as well as winning a league title and a Munster Championship.
Here is everything you need to know about Pat Ryan. Where is he from and what age is he?
Pat Ryan was born in July 1973 and turns 49 next week. He is from Glanmire in Cork. Playing career
Ryan forged a successful club and county career for himself, winning two Cork Senior Hurling Championships with his club, Sarsfields. Although not a mainstay in the Cork team, he was part of the panel that won the 1999 All-Ireland Hurling title and had two Munster Championship medals to his name. Management
Ryan took over Sarsfields for the 2012 season and won two Senior Championships with the club during his time in charge, and became part of Kieran Kingston's coaching ticket with Cork.
He would serve a stint as Cork under-20 hurling manager before taking over the senior team for 2023 and has now brought them to successive All-Ireland finals. Family life
Pat and his wife Trish have three children together and are commonly seen in attendance at the games.
Pat's brother Ray passed away earlier this year aged 43. Ray was also a Sarsfields player and was also a member of the Cork panel. Ray would go on to coach with Sarsfields and the Glanmire Footballers in a life devoted to GAA. Ray Ryan
