It shouldn't take very long to clean the place, you'd have to imagine. There's the main street to spruce up, and someone should scrub the toilets in the pubs just in case A CERTAIN VISITOR has to answer nature's call.
All the same, there's a flurry of cleaning going on, and the honored guest won't arrive for weeks.
Henry Healy is laying in a supply of Jacob's Biscuits for the occassion. He's President Barack O'Bama's distant relation, and current resident of Moneygall. The distinguished visitor would surely be dropping in on the relatives.
John Donovan, who lives on the spot where Mr. O'Bama's ancestor once lived, has been scrubbing away at the roof to dislodge the moss that's grown. He's planning to tackle the problem with a power washer, to put a sparkle on the place.
As for the church where Falmouth Kearney's siblings were baptised, well, the Church of Ireland is close to a memory in County Offaly. The canon will have to uncover everything and air the place out before welcoming, potentially, a caller.
All in all, there's a buzz and excitement about the place, but it's been said that Mr. O'Bama has a full schedule and is only stopping by on his way to England. Moneygall will be spit-polished on the day of his visit, but it's possible that his visit will consist of a drive-through, a very brief stop to allow the press to snap a few photos, and that will be it.
Whatever corner of scenery makes it into the picture, however, will look like new.
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