Overview

• Ryan confirmed his exit in a statement released through his club Sarsfields after three years in charge of the senior team.
• He said the county board asked him to stay on but he opted to seek a different challenge after five years managing Cork teams across age grades.
• Under his tenure Cork won a first National League title in 27 years and a first Munster crown in seven, and reached two All-Ireland finals.
• Cork’s campaign ended with a 15-point All-Ireland final loss to Tipperary, their second straight defeat in the decider.
• Ryan acknowledged the devastating impact of his brother Ray’s death earlier this year and thanked captains Rob Downey and Seán O’Donoghue for their leadership.