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Why was Enda Kenny not @ Whitehouse on Paddy's Day?

  • 19-03-2012 7:58pm
    #1
    damino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 52 ✭✭


    Hi All,

    I have not posted in a long time. While hill walking over the weekend I was discussing with a few of group of us hill-walkers and were left wondering why Enda Kenny was not at the Whitehouse on St. Patrick's Day. We all assumed after watching the news that over many years that the Taoiseach would be invited to the Whitehouse on St. Patrick's Day. I remember George Bush was not inclined to invite Bertie/Cowen. Others and myself can't remember the last time the Taoiseach of the time would not be able to attend on Paddy's Day. Taking into account the group's age is from late 30's to early 50's someone should have remembered the last time it happened. So does anybody have any thoughts on the matter? The media have been very silent on the matter. I don't want to start some conspiracy or an argument but one is left wondering "WHY NO INVITE OR ATTENDANCE".


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  • #2
    darkman2
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 8,632 ✭✭✭darkman2


    He is at the White House tomorrow OP meeting Obama. It is delayed because St Patrick's Day fell on a Saturday this year. There is also a White House function tomorrow night.


  • #3
    Rhys Essien
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,029 ✭✭✭Rhys Essien


    Was thinking the same myself.Obama was in a pub in DC with his cousins from Moneygall and Enda was in Chicago on Paddys day.

    Heard this evening that Enda will be meeting Obama this week.

    Maybe Obama was puking with all the shamrock and cringeworthy speeches last year.


  • #4
    Nodin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46,938 ✭✭✭✭Nodin


    Theres no need for him to be there, when he can be off restoring Irelands reputation. Here he is ringing the New York stock exchange bell, in the company of Irish citizen in good standing Denis O'Brien
    http://www.broadsheet.ie/2012/03/19/kinda-depressing/


  • #5
    Son Of A Vidic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    I'm really surprised he didn't spend Paddy's day on Angela's lap.


  • #6
    Godge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21,727 ✭✭✭✭Godge


    Oh great, a thread criticising our politicians for not being on a junket, an interesting counter-balance to those who oppose all junkets.


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  • #7
    Sully
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    Its been widely reported before, during and now after his visit to the states that congress wasn't sitting on Paddys Day so the visit had to be held today (Tuesday) which it did. :)


  • #8
    darkman2
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 8,632 ✭✭✭darkman2


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaZhavZ6gU0


  • #9
    damino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 52 ✭✭damino


    Thanks Darkman. That's a good explanation. :)


  • #10
    darkman2
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 8,632 ✭✭✭darkman2


    The president and first lady are holding a St Patrick's day function tonight. You can view it live here from 12 midnight


    http://www.whitehouse.gov/live


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