Ronan Lynch
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Ronan Lynch (born 1996) is an Irish hurler who plays as a left corner-forward for the Limerick senior team.[1]
Born in Limerick, Lynch first played competitive hurling during his schooling at Ardscoil Rís. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of fifteen when he first linked up with the Limerick minor team before later joining the under-21 side. He joined the senior team during the 2015 championship.
At club level Lynch plays with Na Piarsaigh.
College
During his schooling at Ardscoil Rís in Limerick, Lynch established himself as a key member of the senior hurling team. In 2014 he won a Harty Cup medal following a 2–13 to 0–4 trouncing of Limerick rivals Scoil na Trionóide, Doon.[2]
Minor and under-21
Lynch was just fifteen-years-old when he first played for Limerick as a member of the minor team on 2 May 2012. He scored 0–11 on his debut in a 0–16 to 1–12 Munster quarter-final defeat of Cork.[3]
In 2013 Lynch was at left wing-back as Limerick faced Waterford in the provincial decider. As Waterford looked to be heading for victory, a last-minute goal from substitute Tom Morrissey ensured a 2–19 apiece draw.[4] The replay was also a close affair, however, Cian Lynch's first-half stoppage time goal proved decisive as Limerick ended a 29-year wait for the title with a 1–20 to 4–8 victory.[5] It was Lynch's first Munster medal.
Lynch was eligible for the minor grade once again in 2014, as Waterford faced the team in the Munster final for a second year in succession. Limerick looked all set to retain their title when leading their opponents by three points in added time, however, Waterford substitute Shane Ryan struck for a dramatic late goal to send the game to a replay.[6] The replay was also a close affair, however, Limerick pulled away in the end to secure a 0–24 to 0–18 victory and a second Munster medal for Lynch.[7] On 7 September 2014 Limerick faced Kilkenny in the All-Ireland decider. A 2–5 haul from Kilkenny corner-forward John Walsh ensured a 2–17 to 0–19 defeat for Lynch's side.[8]