Barack Obama’s Ancestral Church: Templeharry, Co Offaly

by | Apr 26, 2012 | Celebrities, Offaly, Religious Sites, US Presidents

It is likely that Barack Obama’s Kearney ancestors worshiped at the Church of Ireland at Templeharry in the 1800s.

Templeharry Church
Church of Ireland rector Stephen Neill showing us Templeharry Church.

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Megan Smolenyak is a real life history detective who has tackled many history mysteries, including the discovery of Barack Obama’s Irish origins and the true Annie Moore, first to arrive at Ellis Island. She’s the author of 6 books, including “Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing” and conducts forensic research for the military, coroners, NCIS and the FBI. Megans’s Tips | Website

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Megan Smolenyak

Megan Smolenyak is a real life history detective who has tackled many history mysteries, including the discovery of Barack Obama’s Irish origins and the true Annie Moore, first to arrive at Ellis Island. She's the author of 6 books, including "Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing" and conducts forensic research for the military, coroners, NCIS and the FBI. Megans's Tips | Website