Ryan McAnespie
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Ryan McAnespie is a Gaelic football player from County Monaghan, Ireland. He plays at senior level for the Monaghan county team.[1] In 2025 he was appointed Senior Football Vice-Captain alongside Rory Beggan.[2]
Personal life
McAnespie is the son of Brenda McAnespie (née Mohan), a former Monaghan county team ladies' Gaelic football player.[3]
McAnespie's uncle Aidan was killed by a British Army sniper in Aughnacloy, County Tyrone in 1988.[4][3]
References
- ↑ Watters, Andy (7 August 2018). "Tyrone home but a Monaghan heart for Emyvale native Ryan McAnespie". The Irish News.
- ↑ "Senior Football Captain Announced!". Monaghan GAA. 11 August 2018. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- 1 2 "Life in a border town for Tyrone man Ryan McAnespie". The Irish Examiner. 11 August 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
- ↑ "Aidan McAnespie killing: Former soldier gets suspended sentence". The Irish Times. Retrieved 1 July 2026.