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Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes apologises for Obama ‘blackface’ Halloween costume

Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes apologises for Obama ‘blackface’ Halloween costume — Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes has apologised for wearing a Halloween costume which included blackface.

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025 - 20:35

Paul Hosford Acting Political Editor

Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes has apologised for wearing a 'blackface' Halloween costume.

Mr Hayes issued the apology for wearing a Barack Obama costume in 2009, which included brown makeup on his hands and face.

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