# barack obama plaza

All time

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

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

38.2k

110

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.

46.0k

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.

30.0k

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.

30.1k

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.

29.1k

Jan 6th 2017, 1:01 PM

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

Finally the recognition it deserves.

7.9k

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…

16.6k

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.

19.7k

Jul 4th 2014, 6:30 AM