Michael Ring
Michael Ring is a veteran Irish politician who served for 45 years, primarily with Fine Gael. He recently decided not to contest the last general election, marking the end of his long political career.
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Michael Ring is noted for starting his Dáil career at a byelection.
Expect to hear the phrase ‘Governments don’t win byelections’ a lot in the months ahead – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-04
Fine Gael’s Michael Ring often insisted on rows and threats of resignation.
Six takeaways, from Golfgate to that heave against Enda Kenny – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-08
Michael Ring was the minister of state for sport who officially opened Bray Boxing Club.
Can Katie Taylor’s former boxing club in Bray shake off its murder-scene stigma? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-10
Michael Ring argued that the Sale of Alcohol Bill should be ditched to shift the party away from left-wing policies.
Two-headed animals and antique torture tools among ‘weird stuff’ in new cabinet of curiosities – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-15
Michael Ring is the chairman of the board at Stelton and expressed surprise at the working conditions at Ellebæk.
Virksomheder trækker sig fra samarbejde med udrejsecenter
Denmark· 2025-06-02
Michael Ring, the recently retired TD for Mayo and former Fine Gael minister.
A tsar is not born – and that means ‘faic all’ progress in housing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-03
Michael Ring decided not to contest the last general election after 45 years of public service.
Daily Mail owner Lord Rothermere in a spot of bother with his Dublin tenants – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-02
