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Obama fascinated by his roots: Vicar

US president Barack Obama was fascinated by records proving his Irish ancestry, a vicar who unearthed them has revealed.

Canon gets it wrong on church’s updated rules

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Offaly village prepares to celebrate Obama inauguration

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Moneygall readies itself for visit of its most famous son

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Moneygall braced for Obama visit

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Hope springs for son of Moneygall

Moneygall throws party for Obama

The Offaly village of Moneygall - home to Barack Obama’s ancestors - threw a celebration party tonight in a local pub in anticipation of his victory in the US presidential election.

Tue, 04 Nov, 2008

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