Published Thursday, July 2, 2009, 9:57 AM Updated Thursday, July 2, 2009, 10:16 AM Show your support - Buzz this story up! yesterday. In a speech at Rooney’s induction ceremony, Clinton praised him, telling the Irish charge d’affaires: “We are sending you one of our very best. There is no greater champion of Irish-American relations than Dan Rooney.” Ireland has welcomed the appointment of the Irish-American. Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Brian Cowen said: "Dan has been a great personal friend of mine down the years, too, and I really very much welcome his appointment." Rooney, who traces his roots to Newry, County Down, co-founded the American Ireland Fund, which has raised more than $300 million for programs that support the Northern Ireland peace process. The 76-year-old was recently was honored with the Lifetime... [read full story]
