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Irish Daily Star
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Barack Obama's Freedom of Dublin City would bestow him with ancient privileges
The former US President and his wife, Michelle, were awarded the Freedom of Dublin City in February 2017, soon after he left office, and have now been formally invited to accept the honor, which would bestow upon them a number of ancient privileges Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are set to visit the capital in September, where they've been invited to formally accept their Freedom of Dublin City honor. The prestigious title was bestowed upon the couple by Dublin City Council back in February 2017, following Obama's eight-year tenure as US President. However, due to time constraints, they were unable to officially accept it at the time. Now, Lord Mayor Ray McAdam is extending an invitation for them to receive the official grant and sign the honor roll. While the Freedom of Dublin City is largely ceremonial in contemporary Ireland, historically, it came with specific privileges and responsibilities. READ MORE: Lip reader reveals Donald Trump's raunchy request to Melania and First Lady's two-word response For instance, freemen and women had the right to graze sheep on College Green or St Stephen's Green, but they also had a duty to defend Dublin city from attack. Other notable figures who have received this honor include all four members of U2, Nelson Mandela, Jim Gavin, and John F Kennedy. More recent recipients include Kellie Harrington, Greta Thunberg, and Dr Tony Holohan, reports Dublin Live. In a letter to the Obamas, Lord Mayor Ray McAdam expressed his willingness to host a full meeting of Dublin City Council to formally present the honor. For all the latest news straight to your inbox, sign up for our FREE newsletters here. Reflecting on their 2011 visit to Dublin, he said: "It remains one of the defining moments of modern Dublin's story- a moment of shared hope, friendship and global connection." Seat Unique will be hosting An Evening with Barack Obama on September 26 at Dublin's 3Arena. Tickets can be found on Ticketmaster. Former U.S. President Obama has Irish roots on his mother's side. His ancestry was traced back to a man named Falmouth Kearney, his great-great-great-grandfather, who was born in Moneygall, a small village on the border of Counties Offaly and Tipperary in Ireland, in 1831. In May 2011, President Obama visited Moneygall, where he received a warm welcome and even poured a pint of Guinness at the local pub. The visit became a major cultural moment in Ireland and highlighted the country's strong diaspora connections For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here. Article continues below
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
'I was miserable and left for Spain and it's made me so much happier'
An ex-pat who swapped Dublin for the Costa del Sol has revealed why she's never looked back An expatriate has shared how her life took a complete turn for the better after she relocated to Spain, where she enjoys beers for as little as €1.70. Tori Clinton, who has spent the past two years living overseas, says the cultural shift has had an enormously positive impact on her life. The 30 year old even confessed that the Spanish approach to alcohol has entirely transformed her outlook. Tori, originally from Dublin a nd now residing in Malaga, visits her local pub daily to bask in the sun with a "cheeky caña". This small beer costs just €1.70 at Tori's preferred spots, while a pint is only €2.50. In contrast, the average price of a pint in her former local pub is a staggering €7.30. The 30 year old freelancer believes that having the occasional drink instead of binge drinking, and embracing a culture where work isn't everything, has enabled her to "become the best version" of herself, reports Dublin Live. "I was miserable back home. I look back and wonder how I survived so long in my past life," Tori told Luxury Travel Daily. "It is so normal to do things on evenings after work, not just go home like back home and watch EastEnders. "Going to my local is my favourite time of the day - it's time for me to catch up on some life admin and work, but also check in with myself and journal my thoughts. "I mean, who doesn't want to be sat out in the evening sun with a cheeky caña, thinking 'how is this my life?' "In Spain, there is no binge drinking, and you never see people super drunk or messy. "They sip their alcohol and pace themselves. "Being Irish, our favourite thing to say is 'should we get another? ' when in fact there is no need for that other drink. "This is something you would never hear people here say, and it has taken time to shift to this mindset. "Everything feels so much cheaper as the prices are so different in comparison to Ireland and England. "When I go back there to visit family, it can be quite a shock - even when getting a coffee." Tori quit her job and travelled to Malaga, a place she often visited as a child with her family, in 2023. And after falling in love with her new life, she decided to settle down in the Spanish coastal city. She added: "Work and career are a lower priority here - it's all about living and enjoying, rather than chasing work pressures. "There are, however, some cultural aspects that have been hard to grasp and still grind my gears. "As everything is slower paced here, so too is paperwork and getting things done without over complicating everything, but look - we can't have it all "It can also be like being on a rollercoaster with your emotions as you're trying to build a life and a home in a country where you're not fluent in their language"
Irish Daily Mirror
21-07-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
'You're not a patriot.' Attackers slammed after assault over false allegations
The perpetrators of a violent attack on a man in Dublin at the weekend have been slammed by a local TD as "not patriots". The shocking incident took place on Parkhill Road in Tallaght at around 6pm on Saturday. It's understood the victim of the attack, who is in his 40s and from India, was targeted by a group of young men over false allegations that he had acted inappropriately around children, reports Dublin Live. The victim was severely beaten and suffered a number of slash injuries to his face. His trousers were also removed during the horrific assault. Sean Crowe, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South-West, described the attack as "vile and utterly unacceptable". He added that it wasn't the first attack of a racial nature in the area in recent times. He also blasted the attackers for "sowing hate, fear, and division" in the area. He said: "An individual going about their day was set upon and now faces life-altering injuries simply because of the colour of his skin. "Anyone that thinks this sort of mindless, racist violence makes their community safer is lying and fooling no one. Some residents are increasingly nervous to leave their homes due to this type of behaviour, regardless if they are new arrivals to our community or have lived here all their lives. "I condemn this attack entirely and call on anyone with any information relating to this incident to reach out to the Garda authorities. This is not the first such attack in our area, but it has to be the last. "My message to the young men who carried out this vicious attack is this: you're not a patriot. You're certainly not standing up for women and children. You are sowing hate, fear, and division in communities that have suffered more than enough from a lack of resources from the government, and not some innocent resident trying to make a life here." A anti-racism protest has also been organised by the Friends of India Ireland group following the attack. It will take place at the Department of Justice this Friday, July 25 at 3pm. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week
Irish Daily Mirror
16-07-2025
- General
- Irish Daily Mirror
Ireland's oldest woman to be laid to rest this Friday after passing away at 108
Ireland's oldest woman, who lived through the War of Independence, the Civil War and World War II, has passed away at the age of 108. Sarah Coyle, who was understood to be Ireland's oldest woman, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday evening, just days away from celebrating her 109th birthday, DublinLive reports. Sarah took the mantle as Ireland's oldest woman earlier this year after Ruby Druce, who was previously Ireland's oldest woman, passed away at the age of 109 in March. Born on July 24, 1916, in Knockatomcoyle, Co Wicklow, Sarah was one of 10 siblings, two of whom also reached over the age of 100. Sarah, whose maiden name was Byrne, married her husband Tom Coyle in the 50s and moved to Drumcondra, where the two lived happily together until he passed away in 1986. Mrs Coyle, who had received eight presidential medals each year after she turned 100, lost her sight when she had turned 40, but this did not stop her love of gardening and she had a keen fondness for radio. Sarah will be dearly missed by her adoring children and son-in-law, her sister, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as all of her extended family and friends. She is pre-deceased by her eight siblings and husband. A reposal will take place at Sarah's daughter's home on Thursday, July 17, from 5pm to 7pm. Removal to St. Brigid's Church, Blanchardstown will take place on Friday morning, July 18, arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. Sarah's Funeral Mass may be viewed online here. Only family flowers are requested. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Dublin Live
15-07-2025
- Climate
- Dublin Live
Dublin traffic LIVE: Slow M50 after earlier breakdown cleared
Welcome to Dublin Live's traffic live blog, where we will keep you updated on all the traffic across the capital in partnership with Dublin City FM. Our team will be letting you know about all the latest happenings from Balbriggan to Bray and everywhere in between. There's always something happening in Dublin and the best way to let us know what's going on is by getting in touch. It's easy to contact us by email at news@ or simply message us on one of our many social media pages. There are delays on the M50 this morning after an earlier breakdown was cleared. The breakdown was southbound at J6 Blanchardstown. In the rainy weather, we are seeing delays southbound from J3 Ballymun to J7 Lucan, and northbound from J13 Dundrum up to J7 Lucan. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
