2017 WAS THE year that saw one of the world’s greatest statesmen hang up his political hat: former US President Barack Obama.
Fine Gael’s Enda Kenny also retired.
It’s been a contrasting few months out of office for the pair of them, to say the least.
1. Here’s Obama kitesurfing less than a month after leaving office
The sneaky “I’m doing fine” Facebook profile change after a break up.
2. Meanwhile, Enda’s been spotted on a Dublin bike sporting a serious backwards cap look
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3. The Obamas have been hanging out on an island with Richard Branson
Backward caps are mandatory for retired leaders.
4. While Enda got to meet Joe Biden at an event turning the first sod at the new Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation
5. Here’s Obama hanging out at the President’s Cup in New Jersey
6. And here’s Enda at the Irish Open golf in Portstewart
7. Obama caught up with Prince Harry at the Invictus Games in Toronto
8. While Enda saw his beloved Mayo get within touching distance of an All-Ireland
9. The former President has been living his best life the past 12 months – hitting some exotic locations
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10. Enda bagged himself an honorary degree in Maynooth
11. Look at Obama having the craic with Danny DeVito and Mark Ruffalo
12. Compared to Enda sparring with Big Joe Egan on the streets of Dublin
13. Finally, Obama’s definitely had his fair share of relaxing golf rounds
14. While Enda has been spotted practicing his Kung Fu in New York
A couple of smooth players
