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Should the Obamas get Freedom of the City?

Former US President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle have been invited to accept the F...

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15.25 28 Jul 2025


Should the Obamas get Freedom of the City?


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15.25 28 Jul 2025


Former US President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle have been invited to accept the Freedom of the City of Dublin when they visit the capital in September.

The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Ray McAdam, said the couple had received the city's highest civic honor in February 2017 by Dublin City Council, however they have not yet had the opportunity to formally accept it.

Is now the right time to receive this award? And should they get it at all?

Joining guest host Mandy Johnston to discuss this and more is Eddie Punch from the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association and Law Lecturer from the University of Galway & Columnist with The Journal, Larry Donnelly.


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