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First Lady

# first-lady - Saturday 23 February, 2013

From The Daily Edge Mom Dancing This post contains videos

VIDEO: Michelle Obama struts her stuff on US TV

America’s First Lady educated us all as to the evolution of ‘Mom Dancing’. We’re glad she did.

# first-lady - Sunday 3 February, 2013

Column: Why are Ireland’s first lady and family so invisible?

In comparison to the US, first spouses and first families are well outside the political fray here in Ireland – but why so, asks Larry Donnelly.

# first-lady - Wednesday 5 September, 2012

He’s her man: First Lady praises husband Barack Obama during prime-time speech

The self-described “mom in chief” didn’t play dirty, not mentioning rival Mitt Romney once. Others at the DNC weren’t so kind.

# first-lady - Thursday 2 August, 2012

Controversial Carla Bruni statue erected in Paris

But figure modelled on France’s former first lady hasn’t been put in public – as was the original plan.

# first-lady - Monday 18 June, 2012

Michelle Obama shares husband’s Irish roots

Part of Michelle Obama’s ancestry has been traced back to Irish immigrants.

# first-lady - Wednesday 13 June, 2012

From The Daily Edge Go Mo

Michelle Obama joins Pinterest; shows Barack skimming stones

Candid moments in the US First Couple’s life revealed on online pinboard – just in time for presidential campaign time…

# first-lady - Tuesday 29 May, 2012

Michelle Obama’s first book dishes the dirt… on her garden

The US first lady’s new book rakes through the intricacies of the White House kitchen garden.

# first-lady - Thursday 16 February, 2012

From The Daily Edge Pic Of The Day

Awkward Moment of the Day

Would you wear this to the White House?

# first-lady - Thursday 26 January, 2012

Clinton hints at plans to step down – even if Obama wins

After 20 years on the “high wire of American politics”, Hillary Clinton says she’d like to find out just how tired she really is.

# first-lady - Monday 9 January, 2012

First Lady This post contains images

Slideshow: 6 things you didn’t know about Michelle Obama

A new book lifts the lid on the First Lady’s life inside the White House…

# first-lady - Monday 12 December, 2011

From The Daily Edge Let's Move! This post contains videos

Michelle Obama sets world record… for star-jumps

The First Lady helps to shatter the previous world record for the most people performing jumping jacks in a 24-hour window.

# first-lady - Thursday 20 October, 2011

From The Daily Edge Prénom This post contains a poll

France’s first lady has a baby girl…but what should she call her?

Four men and a little lady…France’s first couple already have four sons from previous marriages so we ask what should they call their first baby girl? It’s a necessary poll.

# first-lady - Tuesday 28 June, 2011

Michelle Obama feels “connection” with Moneygall

The First Lady spoke of what she experienced during her family’s visit to Moneygall in May.

# first-lady - Monday 23 May, 2011

Wheels down: Obama arrives for 24-hour flying visit

Air Force One touches down at 9:28am, carrying Barack and Michelle Obama to Ireland ahead of a trip to the Áras.