Colonel William (Billy) RINGROSE

My sincere sympathies on the death of a beloved father and grandfather. He was always a true gentleman

I never knew your father personally but I always watched him competing at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. I thought he was a beautiful man and I had a terrific crush on him. I am so sorry for your loss.

Sincere sympathy to the Ringrose family on your great loss at this very difficult time. Col Billy was a fine soldier, an exceptional horseman and a true gentleman who was a great ambassador for our country and the Defence Forces. May he rest in peace

Deepest Sympathy to the Ringrose Family, a true gentleman and sportsman. May he Rest in Peace.

James and Bridie Saunderson.

Fergal Deepest sympathy on the death of your Dad may Billy Rest in Peace

A true gentleman, may he rest in peace.

We are overwhelmed by all the messages of condolence for my father. He was so fondly remembered and highly regarded by so many -- thank you all. It was such a shame we could not give Dad a big send-off during this lock down, but we will be arranging a memorial service as soon as it is appropriate to do so. Thanks again.

Fergal, sincere condolences on e passing of your Dad, I’ve great childhood memories in old liexlip of all your family and especially your Dad spending the summers riding the ponies on holidays from our primary school days, he was truly a great person and horseman of exceptional quality,

Colonel Ringrose is remembered by the Oblate s of Mary Immaculate for his engagement with annual Gymkhana held at Belmont House, Galloping Green during the 1960's and '70's. The family's support is remembered with gratitude.
May he rest in peace.
Oliver Barry ( Provincial Oblate s of Mary Immaculate )

May he ŕest in peace.

Sympathy to the Ringrosenfamily on I your loss and especially to Dolores our dad Dave had fond memories of meeting Billy at Dublin Horse SHOW every year

Fergal and family, Condolences from all at Leinster Cricket Club(Taverners).Fine piece by you in The Times.. Brian Godfrey. President LCC.

Deepest sympathy to the Ringrose family on the sad passing of an outstanding Army officer and Sportsman.

Deepest sympathy. He will be sadly missed.
Pat Griffin

Our sincere sympathy to the family on the sad passing of Colonel Ringrose....
An Officer and a Gentleman.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

With deepest sympathy to all the Ringrose family at the passing of one who truly was an officer and a gentleman. He leaves behind many happy memories for myself and so many people.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

It was with great regret that I learned of the death of Col Bill. He was my boyhood idol and the saying that "you should never meet your hero because they will always disappoint" could not have been further from the truth.I was proud to later know him as a friend and to serve with him for many years at the RDS and in Bord na gCapall. Leaba in measc na laochra go gabbhaidh sé

Our sincere condolences to all the Ringrose family.
From
Patricia and Frank Blake (ColRtd)
Dublin/Athlone

With deepest condolence
A gentleman and great horseman

Fergal, Sad news and all thinking of you here.

Deepest sympathy to Billy's family. An inspirational figure and a friend. Memories of days with him in the Equitation School and the Defence Forces never fade.

Sincere condolences to the Ringrose Family on your loss of a true Gentleman.

Sincere sympathy

FergalSincere sympathy on the passing of your father. A great Irish Olympian who represented his country with honour on many occasions.

Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas da anam.

Treasured memories of good times at Honeywood with Mr & Mrs Ringrose, Paul, John, Fergal and JB the dog. May Bill rest in Peace. All my sympathies Fergal

Deepest sympathy to the Ringrose family what a gentleman may he rest in peace

Sincere condolences to the Ringrose family on your loss of Billy. Hard enough in normal circumstances, even more difficult now. May Billy rest in peace.

Sympathy to the family in Dublin and Union Hall.
Our cousin Billy was such a gentleman who brought honour to our country
and to our army.

A clear round for a real gentleman.
MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

My condolences to all the Ringrose family, thinking of you all in my prayers at this time
R.I.P.

Sincere sympathy to Fergal, & Conor, to Charlie, Lucy, Clare, Des, Dolores, to all the Ringrose & O'Malley families, to Billy's friends, relatives, & colleagues on the sad loss of Billy, lovely man, a superb horseman, always a credit to his Country. He and Joan - a wonderful couple - are together now again with sons Paul & John, and all who have gone before. God rest them. His many achievements will live on. Condolences from Genevieve Joyce, & all the family of Joan's Uncle Francis & Aunt Rosaline, Mounterowen, Leenane, Co, Galway.

Sincerest sympathy from Eva and Ned on the death of a great man ,former long time colleague and friend.
Ar dheis De go raibh a ainm dhilis.

Deepest sympathy to Fergal, Charlie and all the Ringrose family and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raidh a anam.

To the Ringrose family my deepest condolences at this sad time. Billy was a great man who loved horses and learning. He encouraged and supported the formation of the Dressage organisation in Ireland and attended all the training and seminars. He has left a great legacy.

Fergal,

Deepest sympathies on the passing of your Dad, Colonel Ringrose.

Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Fergal and family our deepest sympathy at this very sad time. Margaret & Noel

All members of the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers (ARCO) will join with me in conveying our sincere condolences to the Ringrose at this sad time. May Billy Rest in Peace

Condolence to you Fergal & family on the passing of your father

I was very saddened to hear of the death of my good friend Col.Bill. He made a remarkable contribution to so many aspects of Irish life. He was a true patriot and a person of the highest integrity. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Fergal and family at this sad time I would like to share my memory of you father as we both served in McKee Barracks in the fifties. Both of us starting our career . A career where your father brought honour to Ireland and honour to his uniform .May he rest in peace a role model for a perfect gentleman . Man Gen JJ Barry rtd .

Ar dheis De go raibh se

Sincerest sympathy from Michael & Barbara O'Malley, Castlewarden.

Fergal - deeply saddened to hear of your Dads passing. He was a lovely man and will be very much missed by all whose lives he touched. I am a son of Brendan Purcell who was a lifelong friend of Billy and I know he is very saddened.
May he rest in peace.

Deepest Sympathy to you all at this sad time, on the death of an outstanding Irishman. R.I.P.
Noel & Mary Treacy,
Gurteen, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

My sincerest condolences to all the family and friends. So sorry for your loss.

Sincere sympathy on the passing of 'The Colonel' my first Commanding Officer.
Soldier by trade, horseman by profession and gentleman by nature.

Fond memories of Billy on horseback and on MHSI outings.

So sorry to hear about your Dad,Fergal.I felt I knew him after reading your superb biography. May he rest in peace.

With deepest sympathy. Rest In Peace my fellow Olympian and team mate. Ronnie Delany

Rip Bill

Very sad to hear of the death of my friend from our school days

So very sorry to hear this sad news. I worked in the RDS Agricultural Department many years ago and dealt with Col. Billy many times. A lovely gentleman always.

Met this gentleman once through his friend the late Lte.Col Sean Hammil, a thorough gentleman and made me fell a proud Irishman through his equestrian achievements.

Sincere sympathy to Fergal, Conor & all the family on the death of Billy. May he Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Ringrose family on the sad passing of Bill.
Margaret Barrett . ( Formerly Department of Defence )

Deepest sympathy from the Mulloys of Westport to Fergal and family.It was a pleasure to have known Bill down the years and to have become re-acquainted with him in recent years.

To Fergal and all of the family, our deepest sympathies, so sorry for your loss. Paul & Tina.

Deepest sympathy to all the family on the passing of a true legend

When I was a solicitor Billy was one of our clients.A true gentleman in every way as indeed was Joan a true lady.May they rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Ringrose family.Great comrade and gentleman.