Those Irish left off the Chelsea Clinton wedding invitation list are far from pleased.
The final number of guests is 400 , a small fraction of the massive rolodexes that Bill and Hillary have.
Some Irish Americans spoken to who were omitted are none too pleased.
None would identify themselves, but clearly felt aggrieved.
One rather strangely pointed out that Chelsea did her master's thesis at Stanford on the Irish peace process, a clear sign that the Irish were of considerable importance to her.
Irish Americans known to be on the list include Ambassador Elizabeth Frawley Bagley and Vicki Kennedy, widow of Ted.
Vicki is one of three Kennedys invited according to my source. The other two were not named but it is reasonable to assume that one is Caroline Kennedy.
Elizabeth Bagley and her late husband Smith were at the very top of the list of major fundraisers for both Clintons but also had forged deep friendships with the Clintons.
Bagley will skip the American Ireland Fund event on Nantucket she usually heads up to attend the wedding.
Meanwhile some Irish American confidantes of the Clintons were still holding out forlorn hopes of last second invitaitons.
The mail man's comings and goings will be studied intently this week in several quarters.
I wouldn't hold my breath however.
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.archer50d | Jul 30, 2010, 11:13 PM EDT
They cant invite everyone , and I,m sure its not only americans who wanna be Irish that were left out , I wouldnt worry about it Pat , I,m sure they wont even remember the date in a week or 2 . I cant wait until the report from the wedding is on here , I,m sure Niall is busy with his pen and paper making up some sort of story about the menu like the bread rolls were flown in from O HARAS BAKERY in foxford county mayo or some line of crap like that . lets face it , most of the so called Irish americans that you sat were not invited probably never set foot in Ireland in their life or never will , they probably wear green on saint patricks day and after that all bets are off . I just dont know why every story on here has an Irish twist to it , chelsea and mark are not Irish and probably wouldnt know any Irish people at their wedding if they were invited anyway . good luck to them .!
mcginleynj | Jul 27, 2010, 01:51 PM EDT
Where would they or could they stop to avoid critism. Be nice. Let her enjoy her special day. She is a credit to her parents and at the least she deserves that!!!!!!!!
Monsoonman | Jul 27, 2010, 09:50 AM EDT
Roberts and niall should get an invite just on general brown nosed principles.
S.Connolly | Jul 27, 2010, 01:23 AM EDT
They should save their $$$ and have the wedding at the nearest pub...she's marrying a Jew.
Aliciarose | Jul 26, 2010, 11:20 PM EDT
Poor little pets that were not invited. So What!! Pompous rich idiots.
MCIRISH | Jul 26, 2010, 12:19 PM EDT
I'M SURE MY INVITE IS IN THE MAIL BUT ALAS I DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT DRESS FOR THE OCCASION.
caillmaire | Jul 26, 2010, 11:48 AM EDT
Why would the Clintons invite any of the Kennedys? They loudly and strongly supported the man who was running against Hillary in the Democratic primaries!
DLW12183 | Jul 26, 2010, 11:41 AM EDT
When my daughter was married I told her and my now son in law to make out the guest list-it was their special day-and we added a few others. Now it is always about who has the bigger dog.
sharlot | Jul 25, 2010, 07:56 PM EDT
Who gives a hoot about Chelsea Clinton's wedding??
maureenroy | Jul 25, 2010, 03:37 PM EDT
I hope Chelsea had some say over who comes to her wedding. Parents, especially politicians, shouldn't be inviting all their political allies. Weddings are for families and real friends.
MaryHeartline16 | Jul 25, 2010, 02:49 PM EDT
I think that whatever political motivations operative in the Clintons' decision to limit the guest list are justified, especially since Hilary was snubbed and undercut by the Senator when he endorsed Obama instead of her as the Democratic presendential candidate. Just desserts.
leahforce | Jul 25, 2010, 02:32 PM EDT
More importantly- let's see if PEDOPHILE extaordinaire jet pal Jeff Epstein is found to be mingling among the 'esteemed' guests. Or perhaps he'll be too busy managing his child sex slave trade....while the feds continue to give him a free pass.
mayoman | Jul 25, 2010, 02:14 PM EDT
Must we now bash the Kennedys for taking a drink? A family that has done so much for this country and the common citizen should be shown a bit more respect, regardless of nationality.
FastEddy | Jul 25, 2010, 02:06 PM EDT
Can't stand the stink of all those irish booze hounds from the Kennedy side of Camelot?
mayoman | Jul 25, 2010, 01:52 PM EDT
Is it really that important that we, Irish-Americans be included or excluded from this invitation list? After all, does anyone really think that Chelsea, or her her parents, excluded anyone from the list of guests because of their ethnicity? I doubt it.
beachline | Jul 25, 2010, 01:49 PM EDT
The guest list is for FRIENDS and close associates. Nationality has nothing to do with it. Get over yourself Neill and Patrick. Stop trying to make this a political event, it is a private ceremony for family and close friends of the bride and groom.
Searlit | Jul 25, 2010, 01:04 PM EDT
YoungPike: Maybe we like to call ourselves Irish-whatever kind of heritage we have, because England still acts like we're their colonists. The Bank of England is one of the banks in control of printing our money through the Federal Reserve. Yes, after all that fighting for independence, a secret act was passed in 1907 establishing the Federal Reserve. Best wishes to Chelsea and her husband to be! Four hundred, is alot of people!
McNamara31 | Jul 25, 2010, 01:02 PM EDT
You can have an opinion about the Clinton’s politics, but one thing can be said, Chelsea has never cast a bit or negativity or disgrace on her parents. She’s a credit to the both of them, and in the end “they” must have done something right.
SyndiHolmes | Jul 25, 2010, 12:48 PM EDT
It is Ms. Clinton's marriage, and as a private citizen, it is her personal celebration; it is not a state event. All the uninvited need to get real and simply wish her well. Maybe they can score invites to Prince William's state wedding whenever that occurs.
McNamara31 | Jul 25, 2010, 12:38 PM EDT
@YoungPike You stated, What is all this "Irish American" nonsense? You're either an American or you're not! All of us in Ireland and the United Kingdom find this Irish-American label to be ridiculous.********As one who has spent time in both countries, you have very little understanding of why people identify themselves in this way. We didn't leave because we were going on some sunny vacation to the islands. Our ancestors left because of extreme hardship and loss. Many of us use the term Irish- American in respect for what "they" gave for "us".
Nicomax | Jul 25, 2010, 12:22 PM EDT
Those not invited have a fall-back position. The Clintons have worked out an arrangement with the Palins to offer those not on Chelsea's list to be high on Bristol and Levi's list.
phoenixnurse | Jul 25, 2010, 12:10 PM EDT
It's Chelsea's Wedding, not her parents! She want's to keep it small and intimate with just closest friends and relatives.... there is nothing wrong with that! I am sure there are hundreds who wish they were on the guest list..but you can only invite so many and Chelsea did not wish to make a big "Ta-doo"... she just wants simple elegance and the people who were in her family inner circle. I am sure the Groom's family has a list of guests who were also part of his life...the press and public should respect their wishes. This is a special moment for Bill & Hillary...it is their only child and I'm sure they do not want a big fiasco made out of it..it is not a political event folks!
Monsoonman | Jul 25, 2010, 11:59 AM EDT
Yawn! If this was just a run of the mill celebrity wedding I wouldn't care. But since it is a clinton affair and knowing the grifters that they really are, I know somehow someway this whole thing is being paid by taxpayer money. With a host of special interest money showered on them for service during their regime which funneled our most top secret technology to China.
blackirish | Jul 25, 2010, 11:56 AM EDT
Really now YoungPike,but you would have to live in America to understand all of this,even our former President Reagan refered to himself as a good old Irish boy, believe me I know people in both countries,that aren't against it at all,and know exactly what we're talking about,so don't even go there,We know we are Americans,and we don't need anyone to remind us,but things have changed all over this world,and will continue to do so,as far as the Chelsea Clinton wedding,Its just not Hillary and Bill's friends,but their's,It was already going to be a "Media Circus",so I don't blame them for cutting it down to 400 people,
MotherIrish | Jul 25, 2010, 11:39 AM EDT
OH get real -- this is not like a President's daughter getting married or a Princess of the Realm. This is the Clinton's for heavens sake. Who really cares who is invited. Heck they are treating this wedding as if it was Charles & Diana all over again. Spare us the tripe about who is Irish and not getting invites. I am Scots-Irish and I am not invited and I pay/paid their salaries in my taxes.
mcdolan | Jul 25, 2010, 11:34 AM EDT
@dona1951: You forget that the US IS A NATION OF IMMIGRANTS and it is important to the vast majority that they remember their roots. Actually (at least in New York City where I grew up) the -American is dropped and people say 'German', 'Irish' 'Italian', etc. It's only when they are abroad that the -American gets added, in the same way that many Canadians say French-Canadian, Irish-Canadian. I have two passports as well, and still say I am Irish-American even though I live in Ireland for the past 13 years and don't see myself moving back to the USA.
donal1951 | Jul 25, 2010, 11:13 AM EDT
In response to the chap who disparaged the term Irish-American, then what do I call myself? I have passports from the USA and from Ireland. I'd say that makes me an Irish-American. Yes, the term is overused by people whose family came over during the Great Hunger and there has been many intermarriages with other ethnic groups, God love them. But some of us deserve the title.
MaryM232 | Jul 25, 2010, 11:09 AM EDT
I stopped hyphenating several years ago after Bertie Ahern revealed Irish contempt for Americans, so you get no support from me.
donal1951 | Jul 25, 2010, 11:06 AM EDT
It's a relatively small celebrity wedding so some will be disappointed. Have a fine day Chelsea and many happy years.
mrkennedy | Jul 25, 2010, 10:34 AM EDT
It is also the grooms wedding so he should have something to say about who can be invited, but then who is paying for the event? With Hillary & Bill Clinton they will make 90% of the decision!!!!
grande6 | Jul 25, 2010, 10:34 AM EDT
As I understand it was who Chelsea and her husband know and that is how it should be.
YoungPike | Jul 25, 2010, 10:28 AM EDT
What is all this "Irish American" nonsense? You're either an American or you're not! All of us in Ireland and the United Kingdom find this Irish-American label to be ridiculous.
MalcomAC | Jul 25, 2010, 10:27 AM EDT
Caroline K. and Chelsea campaigned with the Kerry girls in 2004.
sherryovermier | Jul 25, 2010, 10:27 AM EDT
Who cares?
killowen | Jul 25, 2010, 10:23 AM EDT
That Anglo thingie and hopes for knighting figures big for the Flynton boyo.
tawnyny | Jul 25, 2010, 10:19 AM EDT
Why is this even being questioned? It's a young lady's wedding and not a meeting of global leaders? Hillary has stated at interviews that the invite list is mainly made up of people the couples know. Besides, so many Americans have a mix of Irish blood, probably more than 50% of the guests can trace part of their heritage to Ireland.
LauraJeam | Jul 25, 2010, 10:10 AM EDT
I think it is Chelsea's wedding not a political convention. She should only invite people who mean something to her,
reinkefj | Jul 25, 2010, 09:27 AM EDT
Who cares? On the cosmic scale, it's much more important that the killing in Afpak stop, that the debt clock stops, that we get back to honest money to begin rebuilding the economy, that we solve the problems of the world so everyone can live in peace, and on and on. Sad to say! Given that 50% or more of all marriages end in divorce, maybe they can get invited to the next wedding.