Upon Elliott's election as party leader, Ringland publicly asked the new leader if he would be prepared to attend a Gaelic Football All-Ireland Final in Dublin if an Ulster team were to take part; Elliott refused, stating that attending a sporting event on a Sunday would conflict with his religious views.
Upon Elliott's election as party leader, Ringland publicly questioned the new leader if he would be willing to attend a Gaelic Football All-Ireland Final in Dublin if an Ulster team were involved; Elliott declined, asserting that participating in a sporting event on a Sunday would violate his religious beliefs.