Willie John Ring

William John Ring (1917 – 11 October 2008) was an Irish hurler, trainer and administrator. At club level he played with Cloyne, divisional side Imokilly and at inter-county level with various Cork teams.

Playing career

Ring played minor and junior hurling with the Cloyne club, winning back-to-back East Cork JHC medals in 1938 and 1939 and Cork JHC medal in the latter year. In the same period, he lined out with divisional side Imokilly. Ring was a member of the Cork junior hurling team in the 1930s and played with the senior team in the Oireachtas Cup in 1940. A serious knee injury curtailed his playing career.

Post-playing career

Ring was a long-time trainer and selector of Cloyne teams which won multiple East Cork JHC titles across three decades, as well as a Cork JHC title in 1961 and Cork IHC titles in 1966 and 1970. He also served as a trainer and selector with the Imokilly team. Ring was also Cloyne chairman on two separate occasions and was club president for 30 years.

Personal life and death

Ring was born in Cloyne, County Cork 1917. His brother, Christy Ring, won eight All-Ireland SHC medals and is regarded by many as one of the greatest players of all time. His son, Paddy Ring, also played at various levels with Cork.

Ring died on 11 October 2008, at the age of 91.

Honours Player

Cloyne Cork Junior Hurling Championship: 1939 East Cork Junior Hurling Championship: 1938, 1939

Management

Cloyne Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship: 1966, 1970 Cork Junior Hurling Championship: 1961 East Cork Junior Hurling Championship: 1958, 1960, 1961, 1976