Shane Ryan on career, challenges and some key GAA questions.

   Shane Ryan “Life got in the way of playing football for the county. For years everything was based around my GAA career.” Former Dublin dual star discusses family, GAA career, challenges and runs the rule on the hot GAA questions. By Steven Kelly Naomh Mearnog man Shane Ryan believes that “family is key to being a successful player.” The former Dublin dual star and primary school teacher recently sat down with myself in the dugout, overlooking the new pitch one facility in Naomh Mearnog. “ Can't wait to play junior next year” he laughed. His passion for GAA was evident from the get-go. Having played inter-county for 10 years his soft and humble nature struck a chord. But where did it all begin? Ryan explains firstly how he got involved with the GAA. “My father always brought me, my brother and sister, up to games any minute he got.’’ Ryan pinpoints that his parents and coaches encouraged him to play and be involved. “Nursery school had a big role to play, we were surrounded...