IrishCentral: ….Before Barack Obama became President of the United States the people of Ireland were united, beautifully so … but once it was clear that he was going to be President the real fight started. Neighbor turned on neighbor, brother on brother.
I had never even heard of Moneygall before Obama came along. Why would I have? I’m sure I’ve driven through it on my way to Limerick, but 300 people live there. It made no impression….
When it transpired that Barack Obama is descended from a Falmouth Kearney, who left Moneygall for New York in 1850, suddenly the town started making the news….
Now we have two counties practically ready to go to war over Moneygall. Although the media has repeatedly described Moneygall as being in County Offaly, it apparently could be considered to be in County Tipperary too…
….And now the people of County Kilkenny want in on the action … You see, Falmouth’s family left little by way of a permanent mark on Moneygall, but going back a bit further there is a definite relative, Bishop John Kearney, who is entombed in St Canice’s Cathedral in the beautiful city of Kilkenny.
Now it’s really getting ugly … You see how Obama has divided the people? The desire to claim him as a ‘native son’ could easily lead to blood, war, ruin. Offaly? Tipperary? Kilkenny? Bad-tempered hurling matches engender less bad feeling.
It was all so much simpler with President Bush. No county, no town or hamlet claimed him or wanted to be associated with him. From Election Day in 2000 until he left office, the people of Ireland were quite content and of one mind in detesting the man.
….Now the country is choosing sides in a three-way battle to make Obama their own. It won’t end well. As we all know, the Irish have long memories and this division will take generations to heal.
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The Obama Diary 
lol. that’s sweet.
Had to Laugh Out Loud while reading that… brilliant! Thanks for all you do, keeping us informed and entertained all day, every day!
Hilarious!
That made me smile.
I love the humor. Every post related to Ireland has this lovely humor. I can’t wait for the Irish trip!
What a hoot! LOL
On the other hand, this desire to show a connection to a bi-racial man is ironic as well, considering the past history in this country with the Scoth-Irish that settled in the South and those of African descent. It really is a new day for some. Those same groups that tried to hide and deny their mixed race relatives, are now proudly staking a claim (from Japan, to the Middle East, to Africa, to Europe, to the Americas) in our president.
LOL!!! This was way too funny!!! Thanks CS!!!
ROFL.. this is just the most adorable laugh out loud wonderful thing I’ve read in a while. PERFECTO. thank you chips for finding and sharing it 🙂 🙂
LOL I loved this story, it made my night 😀 However, it is sad some in his country of birth are questioning his citizenship.
Suck a bitter lemon, right-wingers, PL, and frustratis! Our president is the bomb wherever he goes in the world. GWB? Acck.
These Irish(Scotch?) eyes are smiling. Thanks for the smile.
Too cute!
An interesting read. Have never laughed out this loud. So humorous. “Neighour turned on neighbour”, LoL. And the best, ” No matter what Bush said or did, they hated and just sneered. How I love these people!
LOL. That’s pretty funny. Thanks for this article. Still giggling.
nice article, made me laugh out loud!!!
Imagine if the article was not focused on Ireland and the Irish’s claim. For instance, in Africa, the following countries have claimed President Obama as part of the lineage: Kenya (of course we know direct claim), Uganda, Somalia and Sudan … and probably many more will stake their claim
Oh man, that was funny as heck. I was LOL. Oh my God, these people are hilarious. See, I told you all everybody wants a Barack Obama.
It must be so difficult to be loved so deeply. I wish. Thanks Chips.
I can’t wait for the trip to Ireland!
Love It! Very Funny!
Ireland is not the only country in Europe which has claims there are for instance.
My adopted home Switzerland
http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss_news/Obama_s_roots_traced_to_Swiss_villager.html?cid=15349746
and this from Switzerland
Honorary citizenship papers sent to Obama
http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss_news/Honorary_citizenship_papers_sent_to_Obama.html?cid=17963746
and of course my beloved south of France Nantes
France has a stake(Use Google translate)
http://www.nantes.maville.com/actu/actudet_-Les-origines-francaises-et-nantaises-de-Barack-Obama_loc-741670_actu.Htm
Ciao form Europe,
Lee
PS Good article.
so sweet and funny 😆
omg still recovering from last night’s Grey’s Anatomy car crash that involved Arizona and Callie 😮 😡
good Friday morning to Chip and each and everyone of you 🙂
OMG Fred i know!!!!! that was nuts!!!!.. I kinda saw the crash coming when Arizona kept looking at Callie but it still shocked. Can’t wait for next week’s Grey’s Anatomy
That article was hilarious!
I love the Irish humor. Bush was a uniter because they all agreed that they didn’t like him. 😆 It is going to be very interesting when President Obama goes to Ireland. I can’t wait. I wonder if each county is going to carry signs that he is one of them. 😀