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Obama to Receive Dublin Freedom Amid Controversy

9/25/2025

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Former US President Barack Obama will receive the freedom of the city of Dublin this Thursday.
Dublin's Lord Mayor Ray McAdam confirmed arrangements; a 2017 vote to honor Obama passed 30-23.
Obama is headlining a sold-out 3Arena event, An Evening with President Barack Obama.
Some local politicians, including Conor Reddy, urged rescission over Middle East policies.

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Former US President Barack Obama will receive the freedom of the city of Dublin this Thursday.
Dublin's Lord Mayor Ray McAdam confirmed arrangements; a 2017 vote to honor Obama passed 30-23.
Obama is headlining a sold-out 3Arena event, An Evening with President Barack Obama.
Some local politicians, including Conor Reddy, urged rescission over Middle East policies.