Obama hails Ireland on St Patrick's Day
WASHINGTON (AP): President Barack Obama, touting his own Irish ancestry, hailed Ireland on Monday for having as much influence on United States culture and tradition "as any country on earth". As fountains on the White House lawns ran green ...

Rooney named US envoy to Emerald Isle
WASHINGTON (AP: President Barack Obama on Tuesday selected Pittsburgh Steelers football team owner Dan Rooney to be United States ambassador to Ireland, turning to a lifelong Republican who provided the Democrat critical campaign support during the White...

Designers to honour Obama - and those who dress her
NEW YORK (AP): Michelle Obama keeps feeling the love from the fashion world. The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced Monday that Mrs Obama will be honoured with a special tribute from the group's board of directors ...