Overview

• Sarsfields confirmed Ryan’s decision, with the 49-year-old citing family consultation and referencing the difficult year following his brother Ray’s death.
• His tenure delivered the 2025 National League and Munster titles and two All-Ireland final appearances, with this year’s decider ending in a 15-point loss to Tipperary after Cork scored only two points in the second half.
• According to The Times, the county board sought changes to Ryan’s backroom team as a condition of reappointment, while Ryan publicly emphasized loyalty to his staff in his statement.
• Ryan on Sunday dismissed as “absolutely, totally false” rumours of a half-time bust-up during the All-Ireland final, saying no such incident occurred during his time in charge.
• Cork GAA issued a tribute thanking Ryan after a review meeting with board officers, praising the spirit and flair of his teams and acknowledging the personal challenges he faced.