@JonFavs at University College Dublin:
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You have to watch the Q&A. Jon tells so many cool stories about working for President Barack Obama:
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Posts Tagged ‘dublin
19
Jun
13
Europe ♥ The Obamas!
A recap of a most fantastic three days. First, the Obamas departed America for Europe
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Then they arrived in Belfast
President Obama, the First Lady and their daughters Sasha and Malia are greeted by Joan Christie, the Queen’s official representative in Northern Ireland, upon their arrival at Belfast International Airport
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Then Pres. Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama delivered fantastic remarks!
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18
Jun
13
“It will stay with me forever”
Students from New-Bridge Integrated College in Northern Ireland talk about the impression President Obama’s Belfast speech made on them.
BBC
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Coming up:
12:30 EST: The First Family depart Northern Ireland
1:0 EST: Vice President Biden Speaks on Gun Safety
White House Live
2:25 EST: The First Family arrive Berlin, Germany
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The crowd cheer as the cavalcade carrying the US First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters, Malia and Sasha, passes through Dalkey, Co Dublin
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All posts on the Ireland visit here
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Tuesday:
President Obama attends more G-8 meetings at Lough Erne
The First Lady, Malia and Sasha go walking in the Wicklow Hills on the morning and visit the local lakes and Glendalough (see here).
They will then rejoin President Obama for their visit to Germany
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The signatures of British Prime Minister David Cameron and US President Barack Obama on a patchwork quilt made by students working on a school project about the G8 summit
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First Lady Michelle Obama with her daughters Malia and Sasha in the crowd at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin for a special performance of Riverdance
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Cracked. Me. Up:
BBC: A young boy was rendered speechless when he met First Lady Michelle Obama in Dublin on Monday.
The boy, named only as Billy, was dumbstruck with shyness when he met her backstage at the Gaiety Theatre.
…. Rebecca Morgan, aged 11 and a pupil in Moneygall National School in County Offaly - US President Barack Obama’s ancestral homeland - revealed her classmate’s embarrassment.
“She is so beautiful and very tall,” the 11-year-old said. “She looks even prettier in real life than on TV.
“A boy in my class was really embarrassed when she touched Billy’s hand because he thinks she is so beautiful. He was so shy.”
More here
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See all posts from the Ireland visit here
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Scarily vicious anti-G8 protests in Northern Ireland #FrTed pic.twitter.com/EfYt5FEec5
— TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) June 18, 2025
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More in the morning
17
Jun
13
Ireland … Another Image or Two
Niamh Farry (5) sampling some of the G8 ice-cream on sale at Lilley’s garage in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh
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12:0 EST: The First Lady will join Irish youth for a special performance by the Riverdance company at the Gaiety Theatre. Sabina Higgins, wife of President Michael D Higgins, and Fionnuala Kenny, wife of the Taoiseach, will also attend. The First Lady scheduled to deliver brief remarks before the performance
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Heads up:
Irish channel RTE will have a 30 minute special on the First Lady’s Dublin visit starting at 12:0 EST - here
Hi @TheObamaDiary Yes, it will be available worldwide! We’ll make it available as soon as possible after broadcast @RTEDigital @rte
— RTE Player (@RTEplayer) June 17, 2025
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What an inspiring morning in #Belfast & wonderful reception for President Obama #ObamainNI @markknoller @USAinNI pic.twitter.com/s4MuySMzjE
— U.S. Embassy London (@USAinUK) June 17, 2025
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First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters, Sasha and Malia with Dr Patrick Prendergast, President and Provost of Trinity College Dublin, during their visit to view the Book of Kells and archives documenting the Obama’s Irish ancestry
….. viewing the Obama Family Collection, with Fiona Fitzsimons, director of genealogy research service Eneclann
Irish Independent: The US First Lady and her two daughters were given a presentation on their family genealogy and connections to Ireland when they visited Trinity College today.
At Trinity, the Obamas visited the Old Library and were shown the Book of Kells, a ninth-century, elaborately decorated gospel manuscript made by Irish monks.
Mrs Obama, Malia and Sasha were also shown the birth registry of President Obama’s Irish ancestors from around the village of Moneygall and old maps detailing the family’s homestead in Co Offaly.
….. President Obama’s distant Irish cousin Henry Healy - who the US leader jokes is known as Henry VIII because of their family ties - presented Michelle and the girls with gifts during their visit to Trinity.
He said both daughters were delighted to get their certificates of Irish heritage. “Both of them were pretty amazed with the certificates,” Mr Healy said. “Competing with their friends, now they can prove they’re more Irish than them.”
More here
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I presented Malia & Sasha with a Cert of Irish Heritage earlier! Great reaction from Sasha “I can prove I’m more Irish than my friends now”
— Henry Healy (@henryhealy) June 17, 2025
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Pres Obama greets Italy PM Enrico Letta and his entourage at the G8 Summit in Northern Ireland pic.twitter.com/PMBnvX09In
— petesouza (@petesouza) June 17, 2025
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Photo of Pres Obama and British PM David Cameron at the G8 today in Northern Ireland pic.twitter.com/aZpzxrcIdX
— petesouza (@petesouza) June 17, 2025
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PM Cameron and President Obama help paint a mural at Enniskillen Integrated Primary School in Northern Ireland
17
Jun
13
Rise and Shine: Ireland
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“What’s the craic?!”
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Later today – Irish time (five hours ahead of EST):
1:20: The President meets with Prime Minister David Cameron ahead of the G8 Summit
2:15: Meets with EU Leaders on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, G-8 Summit Site, Lough Erne, Northern Ireland
2:30: Delivers a statement to the media (9:30 EST - audio only at WHL)
4:20: Greeted by Prime Minister Cameron as a part of the official leader arrivals
4:45: Attends the first plenary session
6:30: Holds a bilateral meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia
8:30: Attends a leaders-only working dinner
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Belfast airport
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The First Lady, Malia and Sasha:
Shortly after their arrival in Dublin from Belfast they will visit Trinity College at lunchtime where they will view the Book of Kells.
15
Jun
13
Ireland, The Sequel
…. for old time’s sake
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Sunday/Monday:
The President, the First Lady and their daughters depart for Belfast, Northern Ireland tomorrow (Sunday) at 9:20 PM.
They arrive in Belfast on Monday morning.
The First Lady will introduce the President at an event at the Waterfront Convention Centre in Belfast where he will deliver remarks.
While the President then travels to Lough Erne for the G8 Summit, the First Lady and her daughters will leave for Dublin in the Republic of Ireland.
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Handy map:
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The President’s Northern Ireland schedule:
Monday: Arrives Belfast. Delivers remarks at the Waterfront Convention Centre in the city when he will address his support for the peace process in Northern Ireland.
Meets Prime Minister David Cameron ahead of the G8 Summit. Later, he attends the G-8 Summit at Lough Erne.
On Monday evening, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia.
Tuesday: In the evening, following the G-8, the President and the First Family will travel to Berlin, Germany.
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The First Lady and her daughters will visit Trinity College shortly after their arrival in Dublin Monday, lunchtime (local time)…..
(…. remember one of our fave pics from the President’s speech in Dublin? That’s Trinity College behind the very very excited young women)…..
03
Sep
12
Before I sleep…..
I smiled at the whole ‘Is America better off?” business the last few days. There are countless reasons to answer ‘yes’, not least economically wise, but I think back to President Obama and Michelle visiting Ireland.
When Bush visited, it was the largest security operation in the history of the state, that’s what was required to protect him from the protestors - he wasn’t welcome. And he wasn’t allowed anywhere near the public, who had nothing but contempt for him.
And then President Obama and Michelle visited Ireland:
10
Dec
11
‘night everyone
I posted the video below in the comments in the previous thread in response to Joan’s take on the debate: “The world is listening to these people. They’re all seriously embarrassing the United States, the entire country. They should be dumped in a deep lake somewhere.”
So true.
But, I honestly think the world sees the difference between these nutjobs and sane Americans!
Just as a small example, when George W Bush came to Ireland in 2004 it was the biggest security operation in the history of the state because of the protests against his visit. The public wasn’t allowed anywhere near him.
And then there was this:
(Featuring my most loved shaky YouTube clip!)
Yet more change I believe in.
See you tomorrow ;-)
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30
Nov
11
‘night all
A girl perched upon someone’s shoulders takes a photo of President Obama as he speaks during a campaign fund raiser in New York City, November 30
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‘Moorely Taitz’ - MentalRiot
Thank you Tulips - in time I will be able to clean all the cranberry juice from my monitor :lol:
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One more push - the deadline is midnight tonight:
Please vote for the kids at Desertflower’s school in the Pepsi Challenge (see today’s Rise and Shine post for more info).
You can do so either online or by text:
Go to the RefreshEverything website – registering takes two minutes, just type “desert shadows” in the search box and the school will come up. Then vote!
Or, Text 73774 and type in the message code 109320.
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Ooops, they’re eating each other:
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One more time? Pleeeeeeeeeeease? Thanks!
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See you tomorrow ;-)
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