Moneygall To Feature On New US Presidents Trail Celebrating Irish Roots

Barack Obama visited Moneygall during his visit to Ireland in 2011.

An Offaly town is set to build on its links to a former US President.

Moneygall is set to be included on a new nationwide Presidents Trail approved by the Government, highlighting the Irish roots of 23 US Presidents.

Barack Obama visited the village during his first term in office in May 2011, as resident Henry Healy is his 8th cousin.

Offaly TD John Clendennen says it will help to build on American's fascination of the country:

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