Former U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Dan Rooney has revealed that his boss Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sometimes clashed with the Irish government on issues she wanted them to agree with her on but they did not.

In recognition of Dan Rooney’s three years of service as Ambassador for the United States in Ireland, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton presented the Irish American with the Chief of Mission flag, and the flag of the United States honoring his successful tenure in Ireland.

Outgoing US Ambassador Dan Rooney has claimed relations between America and Ireland have never been better – and he has urged both countries to continue their united efforts to beat the recession.

The American ambassador to Ireland Dan Rooney has returned to the United States following the tragic death of his daughter, Rita Rooney Conway, aged 54.

Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley is among the frontrunners for Ambassador to Ireland, according to Democratic Party sources.

A rule introduced in 2003 by US Ambassador to Ireland Dan Rooney will be instrumental in helping the Players Football Association (PFA) stamp out the growing problem of racism in English football, it was announced today.

Those lobbying for a Pittsburgh Steelers game to be held in Croke Park were dealt a killer blow  on Wednesday, as it was confirmed that the Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Minnesota Vikings in Wembley Stadium next September. This will be the second game to be held in the famous soccer arena as they will also host the Jacksonville Jaguars when they take on the San Francisco 49ers next October, according to the Journal.ie.

Croke Park stadium manager Peter McKenna believes that Ireland is in with a good chance of hosting a National Football League (NFL) away fixture next year.

Equally enthusiastic for all things Ireland and all things Pittsburgh, US Ambassador to Ireland Dan Rooney is looking to have some American NFL football games played back home on the auld sod.

A memorial dedicated to those who perished in the 9/11 terrorist attacks has been unveiled in Roscommon by U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, Dan Rooney.

The US Ambassador to Ireland is set to unveil a memorial in Roscommon, which will pay tribute to the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Dan Rooney made a return to the NFL owners meeting on Monday morning after missing the last two annual meetings due to his commitments as U.S. ambassador to Ireland.

US Ambassador to Ireland Dan Rooney has a message for the Irish: it's Super Bowl Sunday, celebrate it. Although football fever has gripped the US in advance of Sunday’s showdown in Indianapolis Rooney wants the Irish to share in the excitement.

Dan Rooney, US Ambassador to Ireland, has said that there is “no specific date” for his departure from his role in Dublin. His announcement comes after his son Art Rooney II said that his father would return to Pennsylvania to rejoin the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he used to be chairman, a story first reported by IrishCentral.

Ambassador Dan Rooney, (79), will step down from his position in Ireland and will return to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2012, his son Art Rooney told the Pittsburgh media in an interview today.

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney has expressed his confidence that a regular NFL game will be played in Dublin’s Croke Park within the next two years.

Listen to Niall O'Dowd speak about "Threats of attacks on 9/11 anniversary" on RTE's "Morning Ireland"

America’s Ambassador to Ireland has warned the Dublin government against any increase in the corporation tax rate as it may force US companies out of Ireland.

The 9/11 anniversary may also be the swan song for U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Dan Rooney, who hinted again recently that he will shortly be saying goodbye to Dublin.