Taoiseach not as popular as toys

HE beat Jedward and the Rose of Tralee, but Taoiseach Enda Kenny could not trounce the nation’s love affair with the Late Late Toy Show.

Mr Kenny’s one man, two flag show still attracted 1.2 million viewers, making it the second most watched television event of the year.

Ryan Tubridy’s jumper, 130 children and a set packed with toys made up the most watched show in 17 years, with an audience of 1.4m.