President Barack Obama MoneyGall Ireland meets his cousin

www.facebook.com US President Barack Obama has been given a hero's welcome by thousands as he stepped foot in his ancestral home in Ireland. Around 3000 people lined the streets of Moneygall to welcome the American leader, whose great-great-great grandfather was raised there. Falmouth Kearney, a shoemaker, was born in the village in Co Offaly in 1831 before emigrating to America in 1850. During the brief visit, Mr Obama visited the Kearney ancestral home and met the current family who live there. They were also due to visit Ollie Hayes' pub to meet extended family members including representatives of the Healy, Donovan and Benn families. www.facebook.com
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President Barack Obama MoneyGall Ireland meets his cousin