Tom Ryan
Tom Ryan is the Director General of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) in Ireland, known for his forward-thinking vision for the organization's future as it approaches its 150th anniversary. Under his leadership, Ryan has emphasized the need for innovation and integration within Gaelic games, including proposals for a unified governing body and structural changes to the championship format.
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Tom Ryan is the GAA director general who spoke at the Congress about the organization's responsibilities.
GAA Congress disrupted by protesters calling for end to Allianz deal – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-28
Tom Ryan raised the issue of the GAA retaining Allianz as sponsors in his speech.
Wexford’s Derek Kent chosen as next GAA president – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-28
JPMorgan economist Tom Ryan said the increase in first-time buyer activity suggested the average mortgage for those people lifted by 8.5 per cent in three months.
RBA call to arms as mortgages hit record highs
Australia· 2026-02-11
Fr Tom Ryan's cathedral was the site of Richard McDermott's criminal actions.
Man jailed for six months after ‘destroying floor’ of cathedral by defecating on it – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-22
Dr Tom Ryan is the EPA director of enforcement who emphasized the importance of strong enforcement of environmental laws.
More than 76,000 complaints made to councils last year – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-26According to director general Tom Ryan, the association is now 'coming at it from a different angle'.
Clock hooter to continue to operate in football matches – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-05
EPA director of enforcement, Tom Ryan, was challenged repeatedly to explain the agency’s handling of North Cork Creameries.
Agency investigating Blackwater fish kill says its powers ‘too weak’ to deter offenders – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-01
Tom Ryan is the director general of the GAA who received a petition regarding Allianz's relationship.
Priests demand Irish Catholic Church sever ties with Allianz over Israel links – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-21
Tom Ryan is the director general of the GAA who received the protest letter.
GAA players protest over organisation’s sponsorship deal with Allianz – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-20
He and Tom Ryan won the game for Tipp.
I am still that small tearful boy waiting for Dublin’s next sacred hurling final – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-06
Tom Ryan is the GAA director general who addressed financial issues at the meeting.
Why were the GAA’s top officials in Westport? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-31
Tom Ryan is the association director general who made a presentation outlining the financial situation of Mayo GAA.
Mayo GAA deny claims of financial mismanagement and reveal threats to county board members – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-27Co-owner Tom Ryan commented on Baffert's decision to scratch his horse due to a foot bruise.
Baffert returns to Kentucky Derby after ban, Journalism hot favourite
Guyana· 2025-05-02
Tom Ryan is the director of the EPA Office of Environmental Enforcement.
Environmental Protection Agency enforcement report names firms of concern – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-25Tom Ryan was granted a five-year extension to his contract as director general of the GAA.
Family of Seán Brown introduced by Jarlath Burns at opening session of GAA congress – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-21
Tom Ryan is best known as an award-winning young-adult author who has written a lively mystery for grown-ups.
Six new mystery books to help shake off the chill
Canada· 2025-02-14
GAA director general Tom Ryan lays out his vision for a sustainable GAA.
Noel McCaffrey: Clubs need a rebalanceIreland· 2025-02-14
Tom Ryan, director general of the GAA, raised both possibilities when launching his annual report last week.
Gaelic Players Association flags resistance to ‘stretching’ intercounty season – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-12
Tom Ryan is the GAA director general who presented his annual report and speculated on the association’s future.
GAA’s new ideas have familiar feel, but what will games be like in nine years? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-12
