The term 'Men of Action' is not to be used lightly. It means to face adversity head on, and battle whatever circumstance comes your way, emerging triumphant.

Former Speaker of the House of Representative Tip O’Neill was honored this weekend when a large number of O’Neill’s family, led by his daughter Susan and Rosemary and sons Tommy and Kip, traveled from the U.S. to Buncrana, County Donegal, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth.

Buncrana Town Council and Donegal County Council are delighted to announce that the first annual Tip O’Neill Donegal Diaspora Award will be given to Mr Niall O’Dowd, one of the most prominent members of the present day Irish Diaspora .

Speaking at the Friends of Ireland luncheon in Washington President Barack Obama called on the Republicans and Democrats to remember how President Ronald Regan and Tip O'Neill worked so well together.