COMMUNITY NOTES: CLAREMORRIS - WESTERN PEOPLE (MAY 5 EDITION)
Congratulations are extended to Patsy Ring, founder of Ring Quarries, who celebrated his 80th birthday on April 29th, marking a significant milestone for a well-known figure in the Claremorris area.
Now residing in Newtown, Patsy originally hails from Ballydesmond, Co Cork. His cousins operate the highly successful Munster Joinery business, a supplier of windows and doors across the country. Patsy has been known to let it slip in conversation that he is from the Rebel County.
Patsy established Ring Quarries, building a long-standing business that has operated at a number of locations over the years, including Ballinsmalla and Derrowel, Balla. The company continues to operate quarries outside Kilkelly, maintaining its presence in the region.
He was also an early supporter of local sport, becoming the first sponsor of Claremorris AFC when the club was founded in 1985.
Patsy’s late wife, Mary, née Masterson, was from Ballycroy. She passed away at home following a short illness in July 2020. The couple shared a love of country music and were regular attendees at dances across the country. Together, they raised a family of seven.
Despite reaching his 80th year, Patsy continues to remain active in daily life. He marked the occasion in a characteristically practical way, spending the day working, driving a lorry and delivering sand and gravel.
His contribution to business and community life over many decades continues to be recognised locally.
