Enda Kenny

Kenny in 2013, photo by Yulia75/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Enda Patrick Kenny

Place of Birth: Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland

Date of Birth: 24 April, 1951

Ethnicity: Irish

Enda Kenny is an Irish politician. He served as Taoiseach, from 9 March, 2011 to 14 June, 2017. He was previously Leader of Fine Gael, from 5 June, 2002 to 2 June, 2017, Leader of the Opposition, from 5 June, 2002 to 9 March, 2011, and Minister for Defence, from 7 May, 2014 to 11 July, 2014, and again, from 6 May, 2016 to 14 June, 2017, among many other duties.

His father, Henry Francis Kenny, a politician, was from Castlebar. His mother, Mary Eithne (McGinley), was from Glencolmcille, County Donegal. He is married to public relations specialist Fionnuala O’Kelly, with whom he has three children.

Enda’s paternal grandfather was Anthony Kenny (born Keny, the son of John Kenny and Margaret Gavin). Anthony was born in Crumlin, Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland.

Enda’s paternal grandmother was named Bridget McHale (the daughter of Henry McHale). Bridget was born in Treen, Parke, Mayo, Mayo, Ireland.

Enda’s maternal grandfather was James John McGinley (the son of John McGinley and Hannah McIntrye).

Enda’s maternal grandmother was Margaret “Maggie” Heekin (the daughter of Andrew Heekin and Mary Cunningham). Andrew was the son of James Heekin.

Sources: Genealogy of Enda Kenny (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Enda’s paternal grandparents, Anthony Kenny and Bridget McHale, on the 1911 Irish census – http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie

Birth record of Enda’s paternal grandfather, Anthony Keny – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Enda’s maternal grandmother, Margaret “Maggie” Heekin, on the 1901 Irish census – http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie