Ivan Ryan
Ivan Ryan | |
|---|---|
| 1st President of Ballinfoyleburg | |
| In office 18 December 2021 – 13 January 2022 | |
| Vice President | Ludwig Collins |
| Preceded by | office established |
| Succeeded by | Ludwig Collins |
| 1st Chief Justice of Ballinfoyleburg | |
| In office 20 January 2022 – 28 February 2022 | |
| President | Ludwig Collins |
| Preceded by | office established |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Jacobs |
| 2nd Second Secretary of State of Roscamistan | |
| In office 8 February 2022 – 28 February 2022 | |
| President | Thomas Jacobs |
| Preceded by | Connor Barrows |
| Succeeded by | Nyck Bradaten |
| 1st Paramount Justice of East Galway | |
| In office 20 January 2022 – 28 February 2022 | |
| Premier | Jan Kotoński |
| Preceded by | office established |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Jacobs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ivan Christopher Ryan 17 October 2008  Ireland |
| Citizenship | Ireland |
| Political party | Fatherland Front (Ballinfoyleburg) (2022-present) |
| Other political affiliations | Old Socialist Party of Ballinfoyleburg (2021-2022) East Galway Workers’ Party (2022) |
| Residence | Galway City |
| Occupation | Student |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Ballinfoyleburg |
| Branch/service | Wehrmacht |
| Years of service | 2021 - 2022 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | Blueshirt Volunteers |
Ivan Ryan is an Irish retired micronationalist, who is the co-founder of Ballinfoyleburg along with Ludwig Collins. Ryan was the first President of Ballinfoyleburg, serving from 18 December 2021 to 13 January 2022. Ryan also served as the chief judge in East Galway and Ballinfoyleburg from 20 January 2022 to 28 February 2022. Ryan is now retired, and says it was a “mistake” to found Ballinfoyleburg, though is supportive of Ludwig Collins continuing the nation.
Micronational life
Ballinfoyleburg
Ryan, along with long-time friend Ludwig Collins, who was already involved in Roscamistan, decided on 18 December 2021, to found Ballinfoyleburg, a nation made up on the housing estate known as Ballinfoyle. Ryan became the first head of state and government as the President of Ballinfoyleburg, and Collins became the Vice President of Ballinfoyleburg. After consultation by Collins to Thomas Jacobs, Ballinfoyleburg was allowed to exist.
On 30 December 2021, after screenshots showed that Ballinfoyleburg had annexed the Terryland Region of Mervustan, a province of Roscamistan, Doros Patusky, Vice President of Roscamistan, passed a bill through the cabinet, by virtue of the Paramount Leadership, he became the most powerful person in the state. Patusky used his powers to expel Ludwig Collins, the Vice President of Ballinfoyleburg and Commander-in-Chief of the Wehrmacht of Ballinfoyleburg, from Roscamistan. War was also put on high alert, as Thomas Jacobs contemplated whether to attack the nation he had only recognised 12 days prior or not.
By 2 January 2022, the Terryland Region was returned to Roscamistan, and Ballinfoyleburg was in return allowed to exist, albeit with some influence of Doros Patusky over the Wehrmacht. Ryan continued as President with Collins as his deputy.
Resignation crisis
On 12 January 2022, Ryan started to have chest pains, and subsequently Collins was appointed Acting President. On 13 January 2022, Ryan resigned as President, and caused a crisis. After the resignation of Ryan, Ludwig Collins became President.
Ryan as Chief Justice and retirement
On 20 January 2022, Ryan became Chief Justice, and also Paramount Justice of East Galway. After Ryan’s retirement, he vacated his last positions.