Will Kenny fold before open goal?

Fine Gael are keen to promote their leader as a manager rather than a star performer, writes Shaun Connolly.

THE upbeat buzz at Fine Gael’s national conference exuded the air of a party that believes the next election is an open goal.

Though desperate not to appear to be taking voters for granted, there seemed to be only one lingering doubt threatening the faithful gathered in Wexford — that rather than taking the winning shot, Enda Kenny may instead fall flat on his back.