PADDY BARNES HAS bumped into the likes of tennis superstar Novak Djokovic, Usain Bolt and others over the past few weeks on his way to Olympic bronze.
And today he got to meet Enda Kenny.
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An Taoiseach was on hand at Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park to officially congratulate Ireland’s London 2012 team. But what was said when the Belfast boxer and the Fine Gael leader shared a joke earlier?
reminds me of my step mother coming into me watching jon joe nevin in the final and going, they look like men…no really they really look like men! had to tell her it was men and katie had already got her medal
Kenny said funding for the future of sports isn’t everything…….guess what that means? Still…he’s happy to jump in for the photo calls on the backs of these great athletes…
[In Belfast Twang] ‘mere Enda, yous’ons said our Gerry had’nt a hope of getting in to Leinster House. Top o’ the poll big lad – how’d ya like them onions. Up a Chuckies.
Always pisses me off to see the politicians up on the stage with the olympians/soccer players etc,why dont they stay in the background or not be there at all ,nobody wants them
Kenny, ” aw Jayus Paddy, you crack me up, you didn’t seriously think we would allow you to keep the gold medal, did you?. ” Paddy, ” ( thought bubble style ), Jayus, I know that guy from somewhere, I just can’t put my finger on it, but if he thinks that he’s going to walk away with my gold medal, he must surely have forgotten why boxers win medals. I think I’ll have to remind him.
Farmleigh house ha the only house in Ireland that the government managed to outbid themselves on…this house was going for €20 million and the government ended up payin €28,000,000 even though they were the only ones interested in it and ended up paying an extra €24’000’000 for cleaning etc so they wasted €52,000,000 on a house that is barely even used now that’s a joke and we wonder why we,re in recession!! People need ta wake up!!
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Knob kenny
Not a fan of him, but there are worse
In fairness I will happily vote Kenny over Mugabe. But maybe I am just ill informed about Mugabe.
Shared a joke?
Our ”government” is a joke.
“you ever speak to me like that again i’l put your head through the wall” Fr.fintan stack style
I’ve no clue what he’s saying, so I better just laugh
I bet you feel really big with a smarmy and useless statement like that.
Well said Conor.
Well said Tony …. :)
so if i give you funding will you hold my hand on vincent brownes show ?
One light-flyweight meets another.
Jaysus Katie you look different on the telly
reminds me of my step mother coming into me watching jon joe nevin in the final and going, they look like men…no really they really look like men! had to tell her it was men and katie had already got her medal
Look at his stupid face!
Kenny said funding for the future of sports isn’t everything…….guess what that means? Still…he’s happy to jump in for the photo calls on the backs of these great athletes…
Sure put that medal in a bank down here. We’ll keep it safe for you.
I will in my b•||•%
Just love that saying… It’s so Irish
Luk at the head on Kenny! Paddy should have hit him with a Hyper uppercut
[In Belfast Twang] ‘mere Enda, yous’ons said our Gerry had’nt a hope of getting in to Leinster House. Top o’ the poll big lad – how’d ya like them onions. Up a Chuckies.
so who the hell are you again !???
Why is everyone so pessimistic about him? Get over it
Because he’s a spineless nancy boy end of story
Spineless?
Enda: “I’m sorry lad, I thought you were that fella Bolt”.
Paddy: “And I thought you were some kind of leader”
Daddy !!!!
who are you again..oh yeah the invisible Taoisach..rule by stealth..if they cant see or hear you..they cant hate you..shizammm
I’m sorry but I haven’t got a clue what you are saying,Mr.Kenny.
Enda went in for the left hand shake?! Tut tut
Always pisses me off to see the politicians up on the stage with the olympians/soccer players etc,why dont they stay in the background or not be there at all ,nobody wants them
Could of been an opportunity for knock out of the decade.
Want a job Paddy? You would make a great minister! No one Could understand you.
Ah jaysus Edna, either you let go of my wrist or it’s lights out buddy…!!!
Ah Jaysus, Paddy isn’t from Dublin
I may have won Silver but……… you have some Brass Neck
Yeah keep laughing but as soon as these cameras stop rolling. Me and you out the back and let’s see who’s laughing last!!!
Paddy you had 15 points and lost, Katie had 10 and won and I had only 5 points and became Taoiseach…
Kenny asked if he’d paid his household tax. “Ay lav in norn iron so a do”
……we’re gettin away with it too, thanks to you pesky kids.
Paddy Barnes “ah Enda give us me medal back”
Enda “sure paddy you have two of them and big phil hogan will get couple of quid for this one”!!!!
Enda ” hello Katie”
Paddy ” do I look like Katie you plonk ?
I’m practically the weakest Taoiseach ever. No way I’m risking my usual limp f*!k!ng handshake!
Eh…..1000 likes?. Happy Thursday. x
Paddy – Enda will you ever get a toilet and shower for Katie?
Enda – Jesus Paddy we can’t afford those luxuries – come on in to my crib for a cuppa.
Paddy: You see Enda, while you were out canvassing and I was training, all the really smart folks were posting assinine comments on thejournal.ie
Asinine ,even !!!
and you got this medal for……..
Kenny, ” aw Jayus Paddy, you crack me up, you didn’t seriously think we would allow you to keep the gold medal, did you?. ” Paddy, ” ( thought bubble style ), Jayus, I know that guy from somewhere, I just can’t put my finger on it, but if he thinks that he’s going to walk away with my gold medal, he must surely have forgotten why boxers win medals. I think I’ll have to remind him.
Enda : “I’ll sponsor the tins of Lilt and ye keep fighting and riding ! ”
Best be off now….,
Oh dear God. ‘Paddy’ lured into the trap and ate the bait. What’s new.
Whatabiteye ,ye little red headed bollix ye
@tony Skillington. You said it all there. Respect.
He looks like a feckin leprechaun .
… I don’t have any medals, but I do have a brass neck and a golden eye with a five point plan stuck in it !
Paddy, I AM your father.
So, what DOES Paddy like to know?
Enda: Now here is a man who deserves a wristshake.
Farmleigh house ha the only house in Ireland that the government managed to outbid themselves on…this house was going for €20 million and the government ended up payin €28,000,000 even though they were the only ones interested in it and ended up paying an extra €24’000’000 for cleaning etc so they wasted €52,000,000 on a house that is barely even used now that’s a joke and we wonder why we,re in recession!! People need ta wake up!!
Nice haircut Katie ..It suits you!!
Will there be a caption contest for the previous article I wonder??