First, owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Dan Rooney was announced by President O'Bama as the next Ambassador to Ireland.
President Barack Obama announced today that he intends to nominate Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney as the U.S. ambassador to Ireland.
Obama called Rooney "an unwavering supporter of Irish peace, culture and education" in announcing the nomination, according to the Associated Press.
Rooney co-founded the American Ireland Fund in 1976 and the organization, according to the White House, has raised more than $300 million for peace and education programs in Ireland.
"I am honored and grateful that such a dedicated and accomplished individual has agreed to serve as the representative of the United States to the Irish people," Obama said in a written statement. "Dan Rooney is an unwavering supporter of Irish peace, culture, and education, and I have every confidence that he and Secretary [of State Hillary] Clinton will ensure America's continued close and unique partnership with Ireland in the years ahead."
President Barack Obama meets with Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen in the Oval Office of the White House
President Barack Obama receives a bowl of shamrocks from Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen
President Barack Obama leaves the U.S. Capitol Building following lunch there with Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen
White House Fountain Bled GREEN
O'Bama on St. Pat's Day
Desiree Rogers, WH Social Secretary
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