Barack Obama coming to Dublin for one-night-only 3Arena event
The 44th US President is set to be interviewed live on stage at Dublin's 3Arena on Friday, September 26.
An Evening with President Barack Obama will see the father-of-two sit down with journalist Fintan O'Toole to talk all about his time in office as well as the future of America. Former President of the United States of America Barack Obama is coming to Dublin! Pic: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza
Now 63 years old, Obama made history in 2009 when he became the first black US president. The former law school lecturer served two terms in office.
Not only did he make history in being the first black president, he won more votes than any candidate in the history of the US Presidential election.
Despite taking office during political obstruction, President Obama's leadership helped rescue the economy, revitalize the American auto industry, reform the health care system to cover a further 20 million Americas and put the county on a firm course to a clean energy future. Despite taking office during political obstruction, President Obama's leadership helped rescue the economy, revitalize the American auto industry, reform the health care system to cover a further 20 million Americas and put the county on a firm course to a clean energy future.
The one night only show is the perfect chance for people to hear from one of the most transformative leaders of our time, as he shares messages of hope, resilience and the power of lifting one another up.
Fane, Kilimanjaro and Singular Artists are producing the show, with tickets going on sale 10am on Thursday, July 10 via Ticketmaster.
Those who want to boost their chances at getting tickets can sign up for Early Access here.
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