Obama Accepts Freedom of Dublin 'with Great Humility'

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The combined cost of the gifts totalled nearly €3,800.

Barack Obama receives Freedom of the City of Dublin award

Barack Obama was presented with the Freedom of the City of Dublin at a clandestine ceremony in the Irish capital.

Former president Barack Obama presented with the Freedom of the City of Dublin

The Lord Mayor of Dublin conferred the Freedom of the City of Dublin on President Barack Obama, in recognition of his historic achievements,

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Barack Obama receives Freedom of Dublin, but fans outside Shelbourne Hotel miss out on chance to meet former US president

Barack Obama received the Freedom of Dublin today during a ceremony in the Shelbourne hotel, but fans hoping for a glimpse of the former US president were disappointed when his motorcade went straight to the back door.

Former President Barack Obama receives Freedom of Dublin City

The former President formally received the honour that he was awarded in 2017 alongside his wife Michelle