The Taoiseach has been forced to apologise for his 'whingers' remark

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has been forced to apologise for accusing people in his home town of being "All Ireland whingers" after a public backlash over the claim.

The Taoiseach has been forced to apologise for his 'whingers' remark
Mon, 22 Feb, 2016 - 11:10

By Fiachra O Cionnaith

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has been forced to apologise for accusing people in his home town of being "All Ireland whingers" after a public backlash over the claim.

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