Hillary Clinton celebrates Dan Rooney’s service to the US and Ireland at White House event
Former ambassador to Ireland reflects on his “dream job” in Dublin’s Phoenix Park
Published Thursday, January 10, 2013, 7:55 AM
Updated Thursday, January 10, 2013, 9:17 AM
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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (2nd R) speaks with reporters while meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Dan Rooney (2nd L), his wife Patricia Rooney (R), and their granddaughter (L).
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Although now aged 80, Rooney has pledged that he will return to work as Chairman of the Pittsburgh Steelers football team, according to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette.
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bunkerisland | Jan 10, 2013, 01:25 PM EST
'The first to visit all the counties and various islands"? Rather disgusting that those who came before him did not accomplish this modest task. Hell I have done it on three brief trips to Ireland. I guess life around Dublin is considered more fitting for the ambassadors from the States.
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