Former Taoiseach says he’ll ‘cry tears of joy’ if Mayo wins
Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny says he’ll cry tears of joy if Mayo ends their 70-year wait for an All-Ireland victory. They take on Tyrone at Croke Park at 5pm tomorrow. Since 2000, Mayo has lost seven finals, while Tyrone has won three titles. Enda Kenny has a ticket and is…
KFO warns of significant job losses after UK move to leave Fishery Convention
The head of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation is warning there will be a significant impact on jobs in Donegal after the UK announced its to exit the London Fisheries Convention. The UK attempted to take back control of its waters over the weekend by announcing that it’s to withdraw from…
McLoughlin: ‘Kenny was a champion of the North West’
A Fine Gael Sligo/Leitrim TD has paid tribute to the outgoing Taoiseach, saying he showed a great interest in the promotion of the north west. Enda Kenny stepped down as Taoiseach as of midnight last night with a new Fine Gael leader to be appointed by June 2nd. Sligo based…
Sligo – Leitrim Cycle kicks off, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny taking part
The Sligo – Leitrim 60km Charity Cycle Sportive kicked off at 10am this morning from IT Sligo. The cycle is in aid of North West Hospice Sligo and Cystic Fibrosis Ireland. The cycle began at 10am from IT Sligo this morning, and will take participants on a scenic route from…
Taoiseach slams MacSharry for ‘negativity’ on rural Ireland
The Taoiseach has hit back at Fianna Fail TD Marc MacSharry accusing him of coming into the Dail chamber week after week with the same negative rhetoric on rural Ireland. Enda Kenny, himself a rural TD, made the comments in response to a number of questions on the situation facing…
Taoiseach arrives at MacDiarmada cottage in Kiltyclogher
The Taoiseach has arrived at the homestead of Sean MacDiarmada in Kiltyclogher in county Leitrim this afternoon. Enda Kenny is expected to meet family members of the late 1916 signatory as well as local politicians before he goes on to attend a Leader partnership event in Sligo later. Speaking to…
Taoiseach to visit homestead of Sean MacDiarmada, Kiltyclogher
The Taoiseach will visit the homestead of Sean MacDiarmada in Kiltyclogher in county Leitrim today. Enda Kenny is expected to meet family members of the late 1916 signatory as well as local politicians. The invite was extended for him to make this visit during the 2016 centenary celebrations last year…