Kenny explains Obama speech 'tribute'

Taoiseach Enda Kenny said he was paying tribute to Barack Obama by using elements of the US president’s famous victory speech in his College Green address.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny said he was paying tribute to Barack Obama by using elements of the US president’s famous victory speech in his College Green address.

Mr Kenny’s rousing speech sparked applause and cheers from the crowd but the opening section drew striking similarities to Mr Obama’s 2008 speech at Grant Park in Chicago.

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