Arizona 23-27 Pittsburgh - Well what a game! Experts say it was the best Super Bowl ever. Well done to both teams.
Now, whilst there will be Arizona supporters amongst you, we must celebrate with the great Dan Rooney, owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and one of the most influential Irish Americans. Dan is a co-founder The Ireland Funds.
In recent times he has hit the headlines for his significant support and endorsement of Barack Obama for President. He is quoted as saying "When I think of Barack Obama’s America I have great hope. I support his candidacy and look forward to his Presidency."
In the days before Super Bowl XLII President Obama endorsed Dan Rooney.
In 2008, Rooney became an honorary Commander of the British Empire for his quiet work behind the scenes helping to establish peace, stability and reconciliation in Northern Ireland.
Now speculation is mounting that President Obama (or is it O'Bama) will appoint Rooney as his Ambassador to Dublin.
I am sure if that happens the increasingly cooperative relationship between the US Embassy in Dublin and the Consulate in Belfast (an offshoot of the London Embassy) will grow as Dan genuinely cares for the entire island.
Setting aside his enormous philanthropic influence, it is his business acumen that will characterise his Ambassadorship (if that is what transpires). We all know, in these challenging times, the special relationship (as the 51st State) between the US and Ireland is going to evolve. The relationship in the years ahead MUST be about reciprocity NOT remittance!
Now back to Mr Rooney...well done Sir and we hope and pray you will be granted great wisdom for the decisions that have to be taken in coming days and years. We wish you well for your future (which may intertwine with ours!)
Monday 2 February 2009
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I was wondering why the Pittsburgh guys mentioned Barack when picking up the Lombardi trophy. Maybe it's because I'm a huge Steelers fan, but it's definitely the best Superbowl I can remember. Would be great to see Dan as Dublin Ambassador.
ReplyDeleteHow come no pic with O'Bama for our delegation? Blogger asleep at the wheel?
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