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# Dan Rooney

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# RIP
Former US ambassador to Ireland, and owner of Pittsburgh Steelers, Dan Rooney dies aged 84
Rooney was ambassador to Ireland between 2009 and 2012.
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Apr 13th 2017, 10:45 PM
# Mr Ambassador
The US has finally approved a new ambassador to Ireland
But who is he?
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Sep 19th 2014, 8:03 AM
# the new guy
After 18 month gap, US expected to nominate new ambassador to Ireland today
A St. Louis-based lawyer is expected to take over, a year-and-a-half after Dan Rooney stepped down from the role.
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Jun 5th 2014, 8:05 AM
# Rooneybomb
Mila Kunis & Ashton Kutcher photobomb Steelers owner Dan Rooney
With added Brian Cowen.
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Sep 24th 2013, 3:02 PM
# cup of joe
21 signs you're an Irish NFL fan
From an addiction to coffee and learning the rules thorough Madden.
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Sep 22nd 2013, 12:49 PM
# NFL
GAA remain hopeful of bringing an NFL game to Croke Park
Plans remain in place to bring elite American football to Jones Road.
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Sep 16th 2013, 8:30 AM
# Croke Park Classic
Dan Rooney helps launch the 2014 Croke Park Classic in the U.S.
The trophy for next year’s game is named after the former US ambassador to Ireland.
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Sep 15th 2013, 1:32 PM
# Independence Day
The Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger and Dan Rooney are in Ireland for July 4
The pair are hanging out with some Dublin footballers at the US Embassy this morning.
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Jul 4th 2013, 12:14 PM
# Appointments
Could Bill Clinton be the next US ambassador to Ireland?
One of the United States’ leading newspapers certainly thinks so…
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Dec 1st 2012, 12:23 PM
# American Dream
Croke Park blow as Rooney's Steelers confirmed for London NFL game
Stadium director Peter McKenna says that the NFL’s decision to stage a second Wembley game in 2013 does not weaken Ireland’s future chances.
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Oct 17th 2012, 12:44 PM
# Dan Rooney
In pics: Adorable on the Fourth of July
President Higgins may have competition for the most loveable elderly statesman in the Phoenix Park…
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Jul 4th 2012, 5:29 PM
# Super Bowl XLVI
WATCH: US Ambassador launches YouTube guide to American football
Dan Rooney has released a Super Bowl preview guide to get Ireland in the mood for Sunday’s American football spectacular.
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Jan 31st 2012, 11:14 AM
# American Dream
Croke Park still ‘optimistic’ on 2013 NFL date
American Football bosses are still considering a game on Jones Road next year, worth in the region of €50m to the Irish economy.
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Jan 21st 2012, 8:00 AM
# American Dream
Bad news: No NFL game for Dublin in 2012
The NFL has confirmed that the game between the St Louis Rams and the New England Patriots will be the only game played in Europe next season.
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Jan 20th 2012, 2:28 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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Jan 18th 2012, 4:47 PM
# Mr Ambassador
US ambassador Dan Rooney says "no specific date for departure"
Washington’s ambassador to Ireland has responded to comments from his son that he is to resign this year.
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Jan 18th 2012, 11:29 AM
# Dan Rooney
US ambassador to Ireland Dan Rooney to step down, says son
The United States’ ambassador to Ireland will step down from his position this year, his son told reporters in Pennsylvania today.
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Jan 17th 2012, 10:09 PM
# American Dream
Top NFL delegate gives Croker the thumbs-up
American football bosses reveal that they were “very impressed” on their visit to Jones Road last week.
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Dec 7th 2011, 9:55 PM
# scrimmage
NFL chiefs impressed by Croker, says Steelers owner Dan Rooney
“They thought that the stadium itself was excellent and the professional manner in which is run impresses them,” said US ambassador to Ireland.
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Dec 6th 2011, 10:07 PM
# Fourth of July
Fourth of July: Celebrations in Dublin, Limerick... and Moneygall
Fireworks and barbeques are traditional Fourth of July celebrations in the US but what are we doing in Ireland?
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Jul 4th 2011, 2:31 PM
# High Society
Brogan and Kelly set for Patrick's Day date with Obama
The two GAA stars have been invited to Washington for the White House’s annual celebrations.
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Mar 11th 2011, 3:35 PM
# Dan Rooney
US ambassador to Ireland kicked out of press box at NFL game
Dan Rooney was asked to leave the press box – because he didn’t have the credentials to watch his own team play.
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Aug 24th 2010, 8:11 PM
# Cribs
Beyond the hall door
Ever wondered what life would be like as an Ambassador?
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Jul 14th 2010, 3:06 PM