There are a large amount of hurlers who have the name Ryan, as it is a popular name in parts of Ireland where Hurling itself is very popular. So it is not possible to answer your question.
Declan Ryan - hurler - was born in 1968.
Michael Ryan - hurler - was born in 1970.
Mick Ryan - hurler - was born in 1925.
Mick Ryan - hurler - died in 2007.
Chris Ryan - hurler - was born in 1899.
Tom Ryan - Toomevara hurler - was born in 1941.
Tom Ryan - Limerick hurler - was born in 1944.
Ray Ryan - hurler - was born on 1981-11-18.
Bobby Ryan - hurler - was born on 1961-10-23.
Paul Ryan - hurler - was born on 1988-11-03.
Aidan Ryan - Tipperary hurler - was born in 1965.
Aidan Ryan - Cork hurler - was born in 1986.