WATCH: Obama denied Enda's handshake and it was mortifying

It’s fine, just look at your hand Taoiseach.

By Michelle Hennessy Wednesday 18 Mar 2015, 9:46 AM

Mar 18th 2015, 9:46 AM 49,476 Views 89 Comments

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SO, THE TAOISEACH spent St Patrick’s Day in the US, hanging out with his mate President Barack Obama.

It was all going very well until the two men sat down for a chat with the media and Enda went in for a friendly handshake.

It went unnoticed by the US President who started nattering away to the media and our leader was left staring at his own hand, possibly wishing a giant hole would swallow him up. And an entire nation cringed.

Thanks Obama.

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WATCH: Obama denied Enda's handshake and it was mortifying

It’s fine, just look at your hand Taoiseach.

Read: Obama will get a LOAD of Irish food today, but no Tayto>