Meet the Healy-Raes, the Irish court jesters who have the last laugh

Meet the Healy-Raes, the Irish court jesters who have the last laugh

Every political sphere has its court jesters. In Ireland, it’s the Healy-Raes, the South Kerry political dynasty who lead processions of blazing turf sods, dance jigs on Dublin City roads and advocate for the right of rural people to drink and drive. Brothers Danny and Michael’s broad, melodic accents and memorable political hijinks regularly land them on front pages, opportunities they use to deftly execute cute hoorisms to deflect attention. A…