Obama unlikely to travel to Leeside due to time constraints

HOPES that US President Barack Obama will visit Cork this month are fading fast.

It follows confirmation from Taoiseach Enda Kenny that Mr Obama will definitely make a public address in Dublin as part of his whirlwind visit to Ireland on Monday, May 23.

Although details of the itinerary are still being finalised, Mr Kenny said Mr Obama would meet with the President in the Áras, visit his ancestral home in Moneygall, Co Offaly, and speak at a public event in Dublin.