# barack obama plaza

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Statue of Obamas unveiled at motorway service station near former president's ancestral home

Obama’s speechwriter was on hand to unveil the statue.

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Aug 20th 2018, 6:05 PM

Applegreen owner leading the charge against Supermac's plan for a plaza between Limerick and Galway

However, the plan has strong local support.

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Aug 15th 2018, 10:18 PM

They had a 'mighty time' in 2011 - but what's life like now in Obama's ancestral village?

As the sun sets on the Obama presidency, we spend a day in Moneygall.

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Jan 19th 2017, 7:45 PM

Barack Obama Plaza: Business is booming - but US tourists don't quite know what to make of it

There’s a tiny corner of Co Offaly that will forever be known as Barack Obama country.

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Jan 14th 2017, 10:00 PM

10 reasons why Barack Obama Plaza is the best place on earth

You baffling beauty of a service station.

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Jan 6th 2017, 1:01 PM

Barack Obama Plaza got a lengthy shout out in the New Yorker

Finally the recognition it deserves.

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Dec 11th 2016, 3:26 PM

There are pigs on the loose near Barack Obama Plaza

Take care if you’re heading past Moneygall on the M7…

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Nov 28th 2014, 4:28 PM

Henry Healy: Finding out I was Barack Obama's 8th cousin transformed my life

The US President’s closest Irish relation was speaking ahead of the official opening of a Barack Obama visitor centre in Moneygall today.

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Jul 4th 2014, 6:30 AM