Person: Ann Dunham

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general

Growing the seeds of greatness

LIKE many American presidents before him, Barack Obama never knowingly plays down his Irish roots.

news

Obama invited to visit Cork

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How the US president’s roots were traced to Offaly

news

Obama’s history rooted in Offaly

world

Obama blasts opposition ‘scare tactics’ on healthcare plan

world

Author Obama wants to write new chapter for US

Obama roots traced back to Ireland

US presidential hopeful Barack Obama’s ancestry has been traced back to a shoemaker in a small Irish village.

Thu, 03 May, 2007

Barack O’bama traces Irish roots to Offaly

THE Clintons are not noted for inhaling, but the latest news of Barack Obama’s Irish roots must have been met with more than a sharp intake of breath.

Thu, 03 May, 2007

Obama aims to be first black US president

US Democratic senator Barack Obama, whose father was a Kenyan, said today that he is taking the initial step toward a presidential campaign that could make him the first black American to occupy the White House.

Tue, 16 Jan, 2007