Biking, boxing and Downton Abbey - how our politicians like to relax

Irish politicians say that walking on the beach, hitting the gym and watching Downton Abbey are the main ways they like to relax after a long day marching the corridors of power.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny says that a bike ride or hill walking chills him out while Tanaiste Joan Burton enjoys gardening and the cinema.

They answered questions on how they like to relax as part of the Irish Independent's 'Mind Yourself' series on stress.

Senator Averil Power says she boxes, Mary Lou McDonald likes to spend time with her family and dog, while TD Sean Fleming says he de-stresses by watching NCIS, Criminal Minds, or sometimes Downton Abbey with the wife.