Ryan McGarry

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Ryan McGarry
Personal information
Irish name Riain Mac Garraí
Sport Hurling
Position Goalkeeper
Born 1986
Ballycastle, County Antrim,
Northern Ireland
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Occupation Builder
Club(s)
YearsClub
McQuillans, Ballycastle
Club titles
Antrim titles 0
Inter-county(ies)
YearsCounty
2004–2009
Antrim
Inter-county titles
Ulster titles 3
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0
All Stars 0

Ryan McGarry (born 1986) is an Irish hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Antrim senior team. [1]

McGarry joined the panel during the 2004 National League and eventually became the first-choice goalkeeper until his retirement after the 2009 championship. During that time, he won one Christy Ring Cup medal as a non-playing substitute and three Ulster medals.

At club level, McGarry plays with McQuillans, Ballycastle.

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References

  1. "PLAYER PROFILE: Ryan McGarry". Antrim GAA website. Retrieved 22 July 2012.