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Former US President Barack Obama and his wife and former First Lady Michelle Obama on stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on 20 August 2024

Obamas invited to take up Freedom of Dublin duties

Former US president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have been invited to accept their Freedom of the City of Dublin when they visit the capital in September.

Dublin • 28 Jul

Barack Obama and his wife Michelle both spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago

'Yes she can' - Obama says US ready for Harris presidency

Former US president Barack Obama returned to the national stage to boost his longtime Democratic ally Kamala Harris in her 11th-hour presidential bid against Republican Donald Trump.

US • 21 Aug 24

The deal with Netflix will give Michelle and Barack Obama a powerful and unprecedented platform to shape their post-White House legacy

Barack and Michelle Obama strike Netflix deal

Former US President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, have struck a deal to produce films and series for Netflix, the streaming service has said.

Business • 22 May 18

Barack Obama and his wife Michelle visited Ireland in May 2011 which included a visit to his ancestral home in Moneygall, Co Offaly

Motion passed to give Obamas freedom of Dublin

Dublin city councillors have passed a motion to grant the Freedom of the City to former US president Barack Obama and his wife, the former first lady Michelle.

News • 06 Feb 17

Donald Trump broke with tradition by appearing at the convention before his nomination as he introuduced his wife Melania

Melania Trump speech similar to Michelle Obama's

There is controversy in the US after Melania Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention contained a section strikingly similar to that delivered by Michelle Obama in 2008.

News • 19 Jul 16

Dublin is described as a 'vibrant city' and as a 'bibliophile's dream'

'Vibrant' Dublin among most friendly cities

Dublin has been voted one of the friendliest cities on the planet by an influential travel magazine.

News • 08 Aug 14

Michelle Obama and her daughters spent two days in Ireland while her husband was at the G8 summit

Daly says Govt and media 'slobbered' over Obamas

Clare Daly has accused the Government and the media of "slobbering" over the Obama family during their visit to Ireland this week.

News • 20 Jun 13

Michelle Obama and her daughters were given a tour of Glendalough by George McClafferty

The Obama girls and the week they called to say hello

RTÉ's Ray Kennedy spent some time with the US First Family and was impressed with their down-to-earth attitude.

Special Reports • 18 Jun 13

The Obamas attended Riverdance last night

Michelle Obama & daughters visit Glendalough

US first lady Michelle Obama and her daughters today went on a private guided tour of Glendalough in the Wicklow Mountains National Park and later had lunch in a pub in Dalkey.

News • 18 Jun 13