Education
Cringle was educated at Castle Rushen High School and became a farmer and later auctioneer (Central Marts Limited).
Cringle was educated at Castle Rushen High School and became a farmer and later auctioneer (Central Marts Limited).
Married to Mary, two sons. Elected to Arbory Parish Commissioners in 1964 serving through until 1974. He lost his seat in 1986, whilst being Chairman of the Home Affairs Board, but regained it in 1991 continuing as the Member for Rushen until his elevation to the LegCo in 2000 following his election as President of Tynwald.
From 1996 to 2000 he was Speaker of the House of Keys.
From 2000 to 2011 he was President of Tynwald. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in the 2008 New Year Honours.
Chairman of the Board of Social Security, 1976-1982
Chairman of the Home Affairs Board, 1982-1986
Chairman of the Telecommunications Commission, 1984-1986
Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, 1992-1996
Minister of Education, 1995-1996
Chairman IOM Sports Council 1982-1987
Chairman Manx Music Festival 1984-date. Treasurer Manx National Farmers Union 1969-2000
President Manx Harriers Athletic Club
Trustee Colby AFC
Life Member Laa Columb Killey
Life Member Island Games Association.
First elected a Member of the House of Keys in 1974 as the member for Rushen. Member of the Executive Council, 1978-1981
Member of the Executive Council, 1982-1986.