Moneygall may not be known as a rugby stronghold, but Barack Obama proved last night that the Irish everywhere have just one thing on their mind when he hailed the “legendary” Brian O’Driscoll.

Almost a year may have passed since he wiped a Guinness moustache from his upper lip and hugged his eighth cousin, but it would appear Barack O’bama’s love of the auld sod isn’t waning.

“CHANGE we can believe in” was the campaign slogan, and US president Barack Obama has proven itagain by saving the humble shamrock from the fiery furnace.

WHEN President Barack Obama met the press on Tuesday morning to discuss his budget proposals, he was sporting a green tie to mark St Patrick’s Day. “Green tie, not bad, huh?” he began.