# Farmleigh

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# talking tough

Pence urges Ireland and EU to negotiate in 'good faith' with Boris Johnson on Brexit

Pence’s message on Brexit today was stronger than many had been expecting.

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Sep 3rd 2019, 3:40 PM

# pence visit

The Taoiseach and his partner have welcomed Mike Pence to Farmleigh ahead of a family lunch

The US Vice President stopped by the Áras earlier this morning.

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Sep 3rd 2019, 12:30 PM

# the border question

In a 'moving' meeting with North community members, Merkel compared border issue to Iron Curtain

Ahead of the formal meeting, Merkal and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar participated in a roundtable discussion with people from Northern Ireland and the border area.

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Apr 4th 2019, 8:36 PM

# nice gaff

It was touted as an official Taoiseach's residence - what is Steward's Lodge used for now?

The house was used “every now and again” by Brian Cowen, but now it is only used about a dozen times a year.

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Jan 6th 2019, 4:00 PM

# deirdre jacob

'It's not good enough': Deirdre Jacob's father slams lack of progress in missing person cases

Michael Jacob gave an impromptu speech at the end of today’s ceremony to mark National Missing Persons Day.

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Dec 6th 2017, 3:00 PM

# missing persons day

'Happy moments we've shared have almost melted like snow' - brother's touching tribute to missing sister

His poem was read as part of national Missing Persons Day.

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Dec 3rd 2015, 5:25 PM

# joint chief

Joan Burton accidentally poses with giant spliff

Yes, this happened.

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Dec 8th 2014, 10:11 PM

# Dignitaries

Just 11 heads of state have stayed in Farmleigh in four and a half years

The estate in the Phoenix Park has cost the state €39million in operational costs since 2001.

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Jul 12th 2013, 1:02 PM

# Heroes

Congrats! Ireland's Paralympians to be honoured at Farmleigh

Taoiseach Enda Kenny will be hosting a reception later today for the Irish team to celebrate their haul of sixteen medals at London 2012.

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Sep 14th 2012, 8:27 AM

# North and South

Economy and cooperation topping agenda at Farmleigh meeting

The North South Ministerial Council meets in Dublin today to discuss issues of joint concern.

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Jun 15th 2012, 6:00 AM

Voices

Column: Culture was Farmleigh's answer; Dublin Castle was about quick economic wins

Of the two forums on global Irish economics, Farmleigh’s message that culture was the answer to our fiscal woes got lost along the way, writes culture business consultant Anna Walsh.

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May 30th 2012, 7:00 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know by 9am: New ministers from north and south of the border meet for the first time today; more protests on the way in Syria, and the unthinkable…a Father Ted rip off.

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Jun 10th 2011, 8:27 AM