03/05/2013

US First Lady To Visit Ireland

US First Lady Michelle Obama is to visit Ireland next month, according to reports.

Their visit would coincide with her husband US President Barack Obama, who would be attending the G8 summit.

It is believed that she will be traveling with her daughters Malia and Sasha, who would like to visit Moneygall in Co Offaly, where their father's ancestors came from.

(CD)


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