Overview

• Ryan’s decision was confirmed in a statement released through his club Sarsfields, where he said he will seek a different challenge.
• He said the county board offered him another term on Friday, which he turned down following family consultation.
• In three seasons in charge, Ryan guided Cork to two All-Ireland finals after earlier success with the county’s U20s.
• This year brought Cork a first National League title in 27 years and a Munster championship before a 15-point loss to Tipperary in the All-Ireland final.
• He acknowledged the devastating death of his brother Ray earlier in 2025 and thanked captains Rob Downey and Seán O’Donoghue and his backroom team; no successor has been named.