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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