Rooney resigns as US Ambassador

The US Ambassador to Ireland Daniel Rooney has resigned.

Fri, 14 Dec, 2012 - 13:51

The US Ambassador to Ireland Daniel Rooney has resigned.

He was sworn in back in July 2009, and is well-known here as one of the founders of the American Ireland Funds - which is dedicated to building bridges of peace and culture both here and in the North.

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