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 questioned the new leader about attending a Gaelic Football All-Ireland Final in Dublin if an Ulster team were to participate; Elliott refused, stating that it conflicted with his religious beliefs.