Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Snowstorm changes Enda Kenny's US plans

An event honouring John F Kennedy in Boston is among those to have been cancelled.

enda Taoiseach Enda Kenny held a joint press conference with Boston Mayor Marty Walsh earlier Niall Carson PA Wire / PA Images Niall Carson PA Wire / PA Images / PA Images

THE TAOISEACH’S ITINERARY in the US has been changed due to a snowstorm.

Enda Kenny had been due to attend an event honouring John F Kennedy at the JFK Library in Boston tonight.

In a statement, the library said the event has been cancelled due to Storm Stella: “Due to the impending snowstorm, tonight’s forum with Ireland’s Prime Minister Enda Kenny has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.”

Kenny met Boston mayor Marty Walsh and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker earlier today, where they discussed Irish immigrants who are living illegally in the US.

Thousands of flights have been cancelled in the US as the east coast is hit by the storm.

Train

RTÉ News is reporting that the Taoiseach has cancelled a series of meetings planned in Rhode Island tomorrow so he can travel to Washington DC via train.

Kenny is expected to attend events there on Wednesday, before meeting US President Donald Trump on Thursday.

The snowstorm has also forced the postponement of Trump’s meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The meeting was due to take place tomorrow but has been pushed back to Friday, the White House has said.

“The president spoke to the Chancellor of Germany. They agreed due to the weather that the meeting should be postponed, rescheduled to March 17th,” Trump’s spokesman Sean Spicer told reporters.

Contains reporting from © AFP 2017

Read: Fianna Fáil’s plans for North-South reunification get cautious welcome from Sinn Féin

Read: Gardaí ask for help finding man who has been missing since Friday

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Close
42 Comments
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Montys Moonshine
    Favourite Montys Moonshine
    Report
    Jun 21st 2014, 8:31 AM

    No way man, I’m on the cooking oil at this stage

    70
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute CAPITAINE ADEBAYO
    Favourite CAPITAINE ADEBAYO
    Report
    Jun 21st 2014, 8:50 AM

    Good morning Monty. I’m off the oil. I’m pretty sure I got a dose of sunstroke this week. Headaches since Tuesday. Don’t get me wrong I’m still doing my thing as nothing is more important to me than a deep mahogany tan but I’m off the grease. Also I’d recommend plenty of water as I’ve been over estimating the hydration properties in montepulciano wine.

    Sincerely,
    Adebayo

    87
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute vv7k7Z3c
    Favourite vv7k7Z3c
    Report
    Jun 21st 2014, 8:56 AM

    Easy telling you lads don’t have red hair.

    I’m roasted alive here.

    125
    See 2 more replies ▾
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute CAPITAINE ADEBAYO
    Favourite CAPITAINE ADEBAYO
    Report
    Jun 21st 2014, 9:15 AM

    I’m lucky like that. I have blonde hair down to my waist in corn rows.

    55
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Mickey finn
    Favourite Mickey finn
    Report
    Jun 21st 2014, 10:48 AM

    Gingers belong in the shade. We just should act like vampires and stay out of direct light.

    15
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Amy Power
    Favourite Amy Power
    Report
    Jun 21st 2014, 9:31 AM

    Have to keep throwing the frozen veg out if the freezer to make room for the ice creams!

    40
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Sarah Smullen
    Favourite Sarah Smullen
    Report
    Jun 21st 2014, 8:50 AM

    Could have done with this warning yesterday……ouch

    28
Submit a report
Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
Thank you for the feedback
Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.
JournalTv
News in 60 seconds