President Obama's men spend time in Moneygall

CATHAL DERVAN,

IrishCentral.com Staff Writer

Published Tuesday, April 5, 2011, 8:40 AM

Updated Tuesday, April 5, 2011, 8:40 AM

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“There is unbelievable community spirit for the whole thing, everybody is out cleaning and the painters are coming.

“The village is really coming together to make sure that Moneygall portrays a perfect picture of Ireland when the President gets here.”

Although he has yet to receive any information from the President’s officials, Healy is hopeful he will meet his distant cousin next month.

“I’ve had no contact from the White House at all but we maintained contact with the embassy and we maintained contact with the Irish American Democrats,” added Healy.

“I was there for the inauguration so I am hopeful that my contacts ensure I might be able to shake his hand."

Local Canon Stephen Neill told the Irish Times that he expects President Obama to: “Spend at least 24 hours and it could even be a couple of days.”

Canon Neill continued: “I am confident President Obama will want to do the thing justice and not just have a whistle-stop tour.”

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nicgearailt | Apr 05, 2011, 02:16 PM EDT

So he will be staying overnight...smart fellow... We are going to have to figure out how to get him down south just a tad further...it would not be right to think that he would be limited to 2 stops....need some creative planners....right ???

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LinLinisme | Apr 05, 2011, 10:02 AM EDT

YOu can keep this Big O'B in Ireland. And his family also. America cannot afford to pay all his bills for his vacations. Honor the Queen, but keep this man in Ireland

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NGrandquis | Apr 05, 2011, 09:33 AM EDT

So glad he may be spending the night...he will be glad he did! The US Ambassador's residence in Phoenix Park is a sight to behold,too. No question my dear President will be back.

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