William Ryan (11 November 1894 – 16 July 1969) was an Irish hurler who played for club sides Cappamore, Murroe and Claughaun and at inter-county level with Limerick.
Ryan also played Gaelic football at club level and captained Cappamore to a defeat by Foynes in the 1925 Limerick JFC final.
Ryan's 21-year club career came to an end with a defeat for Cappamore by Croom in the delayed 1929 Limerick SHC final.
[4] Ryan's performances at inter-county level resulted in his inclusion on the Ireland team at the Tailteann Games in 1924.
Ryan, who worked as a farmer in Cappamore, married Nora Power on 21 January 1931 and the couple had four children.