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Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as President?

09 Jul 2014 at 10:53

National News

Biden cites Kennedy, Obama and Franklin in Irish parliament speech

Joe Biden followed in the footsteps of fellow Irish-Catholic president John F Kennedy when he addressed the Irish parliament, as he namechecked former US leaders during the course of his speech. The legacy of Mr Kennedy, who addressed a joint ...

13 Apr 2023 at 20:47

National News

Hayes apologises for wearing ‘brown makeup’ in Obama impersonation

A Social Democrat TD has apologised for wearing “brown makeup” on his face while dressing up as Barack Obama for Halloween 16 years ago. Eoin Hayes said a newspaper intended to publish the images on Tuesday and described the incident as a ...

15 Sept 2025 at 20:37

National News

Barack Obama accepts Freedom of the City of Dublin ‘with deep humility’

Barack Obama was presented with the Freedom of the City of Dublin at a clandestine ceremony in the Irish capital. The former US president said in a statement that he accepted the honour with “deep humility”. The Irish capital’s highest ...

25 Sept 2025 at 20:32

National News

WATCH: Former President Obama confuses Scotland for Ireland at COP26

Barack Obama has confused Scotland and Ireland in his address speech at COP26 this week. Speaking at the climate change conference in Glasgow, The former US President said he was speaking in the "Emerald Isles" before quoting ...

09 Nov 2021 at 12:56

Sport

‘The greatest of all time’ – Tributes paid after Pele dies aged 82

England World Cup winners Sir Bobby Charlton and Sir Geoff Hurst joined the tributes as the football world paid respects to Pele following the death of the Brazil great at the age of 82. Pele, who won the World Cup three ...

30 Dec 2022 at 06:16

Sport

USA build record-breaking 6-2 lead over Europe after opening day of Solheim Cup

Former American President Barack Obama turned cheerleader as the United States established a 6-2 Solheim Cup advantage over Europe – the largest first-day lead in the competition’s history. Obama joined the galleries at ...

13 Sept 2024 at 23:24

National News

US Presidential hopeful Kamala Harris has Irish links but don't expect a visit

Ireland has a long association with US presidents, from John F Kennedy to Obama and most recently Joe Biden who visited Louth and Mayo tracing his roots just last year. A year is a long time in US politics especially ...

24 Jul 2024 at 08:32

National News

Blackface is a form of racism, says Cairns, after Hayes’ Obama impersonation

Social Democrats’ leader Holly Cairns said her party “abhors all kinds of racism” after a party TD admitted wearing “blackface” makeup as part of a Barack Obama costume. Eoin Hayes has apologised for wearing the ...

16 Sept 2025 at 08:24

Arts & Entertainment

Barack Obama names two Irish artists among his favourite songs of 2024

Former US President Barack Obama listed two Irish artists among his 25 favourite songs of 2024. Obama, who visited Ireland in 2011 to trace his Irish ancestry in Co Offaly, released the list over the weekend, ...

23 Dec 2024 at 07:45

Business

Marks & Spencer Food confirmed for new Limerick retail development

RETAIL giant, Marks & Spencer Food, are confirmed to be opening at the latest major development for Limerick. Based in Clondrinagh, the multi-million euro development, reminiscent of the Obama Plaza, will ...

02 Nov 2023 at 12:50

Arts & Entertainment

Former first lady to publish new book this autumn

Michelle Obama will have a book out this autumn, The Light We Carry, in which she reflects upon her experiences and shares insights on navigating an increasingly stressful world. It is the former first ...

21 Jul 2022 at 15:35

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