Shane Ross
Shane Ross is a prominent Irish politician and journalist, best known for his role as the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport from 2016 to 2020. He has had a long career in journalism, contributing columns to various publications, including the Sunday Independent. Ross has been an influential figure in Irish politics, often focusing on issues of transparency and accountability in government. He is currently making headlines for putting his historic home, Glenbrook House in Enniskerry, on the market for €3.5 million as he and his wife downsize.
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Shane Ross is a former government minister who issued an apology in a defamation case.
Husband of Sinn Féin leader settles defamation case against Shane Ross following apology – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-28
Shane Ross has been accused of setting back the role of women in Irish sport by 'about 20 years'.
Shane Ross set women in Irish sport back ‘about 20 years’, says Patrick O’Donovan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-20
Shane Ross appointed Basil Geoghegan as DAA chairman in 2018.
Dublin Airport Authority’s bitter boardroom rift with Kenny Jacobs nears its denouement – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-19
Shane Ross was the minister for transport, tourism and sport who announced the agreement with the Professional Golf Association for the Ryder Cup.
Spending €30 million more on Ryder Cup 2027 is throwing good money after bad – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-11
Shane Ross was the minister for sport who met with Ryder Cup Europe executives alongside Leo Varadkar.
The true cost of bringing the prestigious event to Adare – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-08
Shane Ross is the former real-life home of ex-politician Shane Ross.
How to make up to €1,500 a day letting your home for TV and film shoots – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-20
Shane Ross, a former cabinet member, testified in the High Court regarding the treatment of super-junior Ministers.
Super-juniors treated ‘identically’ to senior Ministers, ex-cabinet member Shane Ross tells High Court – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-09
Shane Ross is a former minister for transport who is selling his home in Enniskerry.
Shane Ross and Ruth Buchanan selling Enniskerry home for €3.5m – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-22