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# enda-kenny - Wednesday 19 February, 2020
It took absolutely ages to form a government in 2016. Here's what happened
It took 70 days last time out. Could it take as long this time?
# enda-kenny - Wednesday 25 December, 2019
Leo Varadkar's third Christmas as Taoiseach means he's no longer the shortest-serving office holder
Varadkar moves ahead of John Bruton in the length of time they’ve been Taoiseach.
# enda-kenny - Wednesday 18 December, 2019
Enda Kenny says he wants to see a 'resurgence of pride' in Dublin's North inner city
A special task force was rolled out following a spate of gangland shootings in the area in 2017.
# enda-kenny - Friday 9 August, 2019
Enda Kenny crewed the winning racing yacht with Bear Grylls in a big royal regatta yesterday
A total of eight yachts – each representing a charity – competed in the tournament.
# enda-kenny - Sunday 21 July, 2019
The Class of '16: The advisers from Enda Kenny's government, where are they now?
Most are still in politics but a significant number have made the jump to the corporate world.
# enda-kenny - Thursday 11 April, 2019
Enda Kenny named as adviser with Diaspora-focused Dublin investment fund
The fund says it seeks to invest capital in a way that benefits Irish society.
# enda-kenny - Monday 4 March, 2019
Data Protection Commission says it was 'categorically' never lobbied by Enda Kenny
An Observer article yesterday claimed Kenny offered to lobby on Facebook’s behalf.
# enda-kenny - Sunday 3 March, 2019
'Friend of Facebook' Enda Kenny offered to lobby on company's behalf while Taoiseach, says Observer article
The claims were contained in a Facebook memo published by The Observer.
# enda-kenny - Friday 27 July, 2018
Enda Kenny has been hanging out with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for some reason
Retirement’s going well, so.
# enda-kenny - Monday 11 June, 2018
Enda Kenny on Brexit: 'I am appalled by what is happening in politics in Britain'
The former Taoiseach received European Movement Ireland’s European of the Year Award this afternoon.
# enda-kenny - Thursday 7 June, 2018
Enda Kenny to be named 'European of the Year'
Leo Varadkar will present him with the award next week.
# enda-kenny - Tuesday 17 April, 2018
Cabinet to discuss possibility of Ireland getting its own Independence Day
A proposed Bill seeks to designate 21 January Ireland’s Independence Day – but it wouldn’t be a bank holiday.
# enda-kenny - Sunday 11 March, 2018
'I carry Ireland with me everywhere I go': Leo likely to indulge Pence and Ryan with talk of Irish roots
The Taoiseach is about to set off on a whirlwind tour of America for St Patrick’s Day.
# enda-kenny - Monday 26 February, 2018
Companies with HQs in the IFSC have a 'duty to give back' to north inner city, says minister
The Taoiseach also said he is confident the gardaí will bring an end to the Hutch-Kinahan feud.
# enda-kenny - Sunday 31 December, 2017
16 photos comparing Enda Kenny's retirement to Barack Obama's
A couple of smooth players.
# enda-kenny - Sunday 24 December, 2017
'My seven-year-old daughter shed a tear': Enda Kenny received a lot of well wishes when he stepped down
Although one critic wrote: “Thank God you’re finally off … back to the bog you came from.”
# enda-kenny - Saturday 23 December, 2017
Trump and Prince Charles got the most expensive gifts from the Taoiseach this year
Justin Trudeau got socks from Leo Varadkar (of course), among other presents.
# enda-kenny - Wednesday 6 December, 2017
'That was untrue': Enda Kenny corrects statement about Margaret Hassan in Dáil 13 years ago
Kenny had said that the aid worker who died in Iraq had converted to Islam, but corrected that statement yesterday.
# enda-kenny - Friday 1 December, 2017
Mayo GAA star lined up for general election bid to replace Enda Kenny
Alan Dillon is to put his name up for selection at the Fine Gael convention in the new year.
# enda-kenny - Saturday 11 November, 2017
How Oliver Callan finetuned his impressions of Leo and Enda
The impressionist also broke down how he imitates some of RTÉ’s top presenters.
# enda-kenny - Saturday 4 November, 2017
Leo, Zuckerberg and Tim Cook: Varadkar's mission to woo US tech companies
Microsoft, Facebook and Apple – the Taoiseach made pitstop visits to them all this week.
# enda-kenny - Monday 23 October, 2017
Enda Kenny got an honorary doctorate at NUIG today
He follows other former Taoisigh in receiving the award.
# enda-kenny - Wednesday 11 October, 2017
Enda Kenny to be conferred with honorary doctorate by the NUI
The doctor will see you on 23 October.
# enda-kenny - Saturday 7 October, 2017
Politicians pay final respects as Liam Cosgrave is laid to rest
The former Taoiseach’s life was remembered in Dublin today.
# enda-kenny - Saturday 12 August, 2017
Shane Ross: 'I was just drinking far too much in my 30s and it was affecting my life in every way'
While his friendship with Enda Kenny got off to a rocky start, Shane Ross admits he misses the former Taoiseach.
# enda-kenny - Tuesday 8 August, 2017
Former UK Brexit minister claims Varadkar 'regrets' comments on post-Brexit border
David Jones MP has said that Enda Kenny’s government seemed more positive about finding solutions to the border issue.
# enda-kenny - Thursday 22 June, 2017
"Nobody told us she had died" - the story of Margaret Bullen, who spent her entire life in a Magdalene Laundry
Margaret Bullen died in 2003 aged just 50 from a disease possibly linked to her exposure to industrial-strength chemicals in the Laundries where she had lived.
# enda-kenny - Wednesday 21 June, 2017
Varadkar says he will not rescind Donald Trump's invitation to visit Ireland
Varadkar said rescinding the invite would cause a diplomatic incident.
# enda-kenny - Thursday 15 June, 2017
Cabinet reshuffle 'not a great day' for women, says Burton
Mary Mitchell O’Connor was demoted to a super junior position.
Day 1: Leo Varadkar says he's going to be the man to unite the country - but other TDs aren't so sure
Many opposition TDs said they found Varadkar to be a decent man, even if they fundamentally disagreed with his politics.
# enda-kenny - Wednesday 14 June, 2017
Poll: How do you feel about Leo Varadkar being Taoiseach?
He’s the youngest Taoiseach Ireland has ever had. How do you feel about it?
As it happened: Leo Varadkar elected Taoiseach
He’ll announce his new Cabinet this evening.
The National Gallery of Ireland reopens its historic wings after multi-million revamp
The Dargan and Milltown wings opened today for the first time since 2011.
Flattery, chuckles and playful punches: Enda's long goodbye comes to an end
Enda Kenny stepped down as Taoiseach yesterday.
# enda-kenny - Tuesday 13 June, 2017
What's next for Enda? He could have his eye on one of these jobs
Enda Kenny might not be hanging up his shoes just yet.
Irish people, it is time to stop using the word 'jizz' to mean 'get up and go'
Gerry Adams announced today in the Dáil that he would miss Enda Kenny’s ‘jizz’. He did.
Irish soldiers to finally be awarded medals for Siege of Jadotville - 55 years on
The decision was taken at Enda Kenny’s last cabinet meeting today.
A true patriot or a tainted legacy? Enda Kenny gave his last speech as Taoiseach today
There were plenty of kind words, and some not kind ones, from the opposition benches today.
From reluctant Taoiseach to reluctant ex-Taoiseach: What is Enda's political legacy?
First elected over 40 years ago, it’s been some journey for the Mayo man.
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Poll: Will you watch a religious service online over Easter?
PEOPLE AROUND IRELAND are staying at home as much as possible, bar essential workers, or cocooning if necessary due to official guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19.
Many people who planned to attend religious services to mark Easter over the coming days will be unable to do so as a result of the restrictions.
A number of places of worship have started to stream masses or other services online in recent weeks so people can pray remotely with their community if they so wish.
We want to know: Will you watch a religious service online over Easter?
Poll Results:
No (2147)
Yes (1181)
I'm not sure (176)
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Wellness Wednesday: Mother Nature can help us cope with Covid-19 confinement. Time to walk, look and meditate!
By Gerry Raftery
Mindfulness teacher Gerry Raftery says Spring brings us much-needed stillness and simplicity.
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