Ronan Lynch (born 1996) is an Irish hurler who plays as a left corner-forward for the Limerick senior team.
Born in Limerick, Lynch first played competitive hurling during his schooling at Ardscoil RÃÂs. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of fifteen when he first linked up with the Limerick minor team before later joining the under-21 side. He joined the senior team during the 2015 championship.
At club level Lynch plays with Na Piarsaigh.
During his schooling at Ardscoil RÃÂs in Limerick, Lynch established himself as a key member of the senior hurling team. In 2014 he won a Harty Cup medal following a 2âÂÂ13 to 0âÂÂ4 trouncing of Limerick rivals Scoil na Trionóide, Doon.
Lynch was just fifteen-years-old when he first played for Limerick as a member of the minor team on 2 May 2012. He scored 0âÂÂ11 on his debut in a 0âÂÂ16 to 1âÂÂ12 Munster quarter-final defeat of Cork.
In 2013 Lynch was at left wing-back as Limerick faced Waterford in the provincial decider. As Waterford looked to be heading for victory, a last-minute goal from substitute Tom Morrissey ensured a 2âÂÂ19 apiece draw. The replay was also a close affair, however, Cian Lynch's first-half stoppage time goal proved decisive as Limerick ended a 29-year wait for the title with a 1âÂÂ20 to 4âÂÂ8 victory. It was Lynch's first Munster medal.
Lynch was eligible for the minor grade once again in 2014, as Waterford faced the team in the Munster final for a second year in succession. Limerick looked all set to retain their title when leading their opponents by three points in added time, however, Waterford substitute Shane Ryan struck for a dramatic late goal to send the game to a replay. The replay was also a close affair, however, Limerick pulled away in the end to secure a 0âÂÂ24 to 0âÂÂ18 victory and a second Munster medal for Lynch. On 7 September 2014 Limerick faced Kilkenny in the All-Ireland decider. A 2âÂÂ5 haul from Kilkenny corner-forward John Walsh ensured a 2âÂÂ17 to 0âÂÂ19 defeat for Lynch's side.