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On another occasion, you might feel sorry for all of the country’s politicians having to live up to the image of Obama. After all, how many of them are stick lean, fit, handsome and boasting a complete of teeth? How many of them can deliver a speech without the proliferation of ah and ohs and like, ya know what I mean. But they should relax. How often is it that someone who looks like him comes along.

It’s amazing how the hopes and dreams of millions, and probably billions, are at the feet of one man. Barack Obama is perched on a pedestal that is hovering high, with the citizens of diverse and far flung nations all holding their breath in anticipation of how this “saviour” will bring peace and harmony to the world.

What a week it’s been...

President Barack Obama fans in Kilkenny are hopeful now more than ever that the first citizen of the United States will visit Kilkenny if he makes a trip to Ireland during his presidency.

Poor Briano. Poor, poor Briano. He must be feeling a bit hard done by.

Poor Briano. Poor, poor Briano. He must be feeling a bit hard done by.

It seems the influence of America’s new president is reaching far and wide, working its way even into the chambers of Westmeath County Council this week.

Despite the much hoped for change, war in the Middle East and troop movements through Shannon have not ceased under President Barack Obama’s administration.

The First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama has said she will “keep in mind” a visit to Galway and that her staff will be asked to make a note of it.

Kilkenny student Adrian O’Higgins has had a hectic schedule since beginning his internship for former-Republican presidential candidate and long-serving US Senator, John McCain.