Obama’s Irish roots

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President Obama's travel plans figure in this Geo Quiz: Mr. Obama's great, great, great grandfather lived in this Irish town before coming to America in the 1850s. Can you name it? Download MP3 Moneygall ticket war looms as details of Obama trip revealed

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