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Barack Obama live interview announced for Belfast after Dublin show last year

Barack Obama live interview announced for Belfast after Dublin show last year

The 44th US president will appear at three venues.

Michelle Obama: My upbringing helped me realise I can figure anything out

Michelle Obama: My upbringing helped me realise I can figure anything out

The former US first lady and her brother were speaking in London

Former US President Barack Obama receives Freedom of the City of Dublin

Former US President Barack Obama receives Freedom of the City of Dublin

The Freedom of the City is Dublin’s highest civic honour, reserved for individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the world and whose values reflect those cherished by the people of Dublin.

Former US president Barack Obama to receive freedom of Dublin City on Thursday

Former US president Barack Obama to receive freedom of Dublin City on Thursday

Hayes deserves chance to rebuild trust after ‘blackface’ apology, says Cairns

Hayes deserves chance to rebuild trust after ‘blackface’ apology, says Cairns

Blackface is a form of racism, says Cairns, after Hayes’ Obama impersonation

Blackface is a form of racism, says Cairns, after Hayes’ Obama impersonation

Hayes apologises for wearing ‘brown makeup’ in Obama impersonation

Hayes apologises for wearing ‘brown makeup’ in Obama impersonation

Protests planned for Barack Obama's Freedom of Dublin visit in September

Protests planned for Barack Obama's Freedom of Dublin visit in September

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Barack and Michelle Obama were originally given the Freedom of Dublin award in 2017, but have not yet formally accepted it.

Acclaimed US journalist Jim Acosta announced for Kennedy Summer School

Acclaimed US journalist Jim Acosta announced for Kennedy Summer School

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

The Kennedy Summer School has announced that acclaimed American journalist and author Jim Acosta will be a featured guest speaker at this year’s event

Hillary Clinton to receive prestigious award in Dublin

Hillary Clinton to receive prestigious award in Dublin

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Hillary Rodham Clinton is set to be honoured with the Sutherland Leadership Award at the 2025 Business & Finance Awards in Dublin

Barack Obama to be interviewed live on stage at Dublin's 3Arena

Barack Obama to be interviewed live on stage at Dublin's 3Arena

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

The 63-year-old will be interviewed by journalist Fintan O’Toole at Dublin’s 3Arena.

Kamala Harris' focus on Latino voters could be crucial in US election

Kamala Harris' focus on Latino voters could be crucial in US election

Sun, 25 Aug, 2024

Latino voters could be crucial in the outcome of the US presidential election, according to a political consultant who has made adverts for the likes of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama

Up to 35,000 people in Ireland eligible to vote in US election, including 83-year-old nun

Up to 35,000 people in Ireland eligible to vote in US election, including 83-year-old nun

Sat, 24 Aug, 2024

Between 25,000 and 35,000 people in Ireland are eligible to vote in the US presidential election, including an 83-year-old nun in Limerick

White House St Patrick's Day visit: Shamrock ceremony origins, role in peace process, modern day

White House St Patrick's Day visit: Shamrock ceremony origins, role in peace process, modern day

Sat, 16 Mar, 2024

So where did the traditions start?