VOICED: Obama-mania in Irish village for prodigal son's return

The transcript discusses Barack Obama's ancestral roots in the Irish village of Moneygall, where his great-great-great-grandfather, Falmouth Kearney, lived before immigrating to the United States in 1850. It highlights the village's preparations for Obama's visit, the economic impact of his connection, and the presence of his relatives, including Henry Healy. The village has embraced its link to Obama, with new businesses and a sense of pride in its historical significance.

What was the occupation of Obama's ancestors in the Irish village?

• Shoemakers

• Farmers

• Carpenters

• Blacksmiths

How did Henry Healy discover his relation to Obama?

• Through a family reunion

• By researching family records

• By a DNA test

• Through a historical society

What significant event did Henry Healy attend in 2009?

• Obama's first speech

• Obama's inauguration

• Obama's wedding

• Obama's book launch

What preparations did the village make for Obama's visit?

• Building a new school

• Repainting houses and repairing roofs

• Organizing a parade

• Constructing a new church

What economic changes occurred in the village due to its connection to Obama?

• Development of a new airport

• Establishment of a tech hub

• Increase in tourism and souvenir shops

• Opening of new factories