Nothing fishy about Pat’s tales

His witty comments, which made a monarch laugh and made headlines around the world, have helped Pat O’Connell steal Molly Malone’s crown as Ireland’s best-known fishmonger.

So said Taoiseach Enda Kenny last night in a special message to the figurehead of Cork’s English Market, who launched a book in the historic indoor market last night.

Pat said he was deeply moved by the personal message from Mr Kenny ahead of the launch of The Fishmonger.