Ireland and America can build on shared strengths to ensure a new era of success
President Obama and the new US ambassador share an interest in Ireland
Kevin F O'Malley
Ninety years ago this week, the United States became the very first country to open diplomatic relations with Ireland when Timothy Smiddy presented his credentials in Washington and ushered in a new era in US-Irish relations.
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