Barack Obama visited Moneygall with his wife Michelle in 2011.
An Offaly village, is still reaping the benefits of a former US President visit.
The 44th President of the United States Barack Obama and his wife Michelle visited his ancestral home of Moneygall as part of their state visit in May 2011.
Since his visit, the village has developed community gyms and cafes, with a new community centre set to be opened next April.
Henry Healy says the village has benefited financially from his cousin's visit:
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