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.

Obama fascinated by his roots: Vicar
Mon, 23 May, 2011 - 22:14

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

Church of Ireland Canon Stephen Neill presented the documents to the world’s most powerful man and his wife Michelle during his historic visit to the small parish.

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