John Ryan (Galway hurler)

John Ryan (April 1958 - 7 October 2003^[1]) was an Irish hurler who played as a centre-forward for the Galway senior team.^[2][3]

Born in Killimordaly, County Galway, Ryan first played competitive hurling whilst at Presentation College, Athenry. He made his first impression on the inter-county scene when he joined the Galway under-21 team. He made his senior debut during the 1980 championship. Ryan went on to play a key role for Galway for a short period, and won one All-Ireland medal and one National Hurling League medal.^{[citation needed]}

At club level Ryan was a one-time Connacht medallist with Killimordaly. He also won one championship medal with the club.^{[citation needed]}

Throughout his career Ryan made just four championship appearances for Galway. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1984 championship.^{[citation needed]}

His brother, Éanna, also played with Galway and was a two-time All-Ireland medallist.^{[citation needed]}