Bringing it all back home: The new US ambassador to Ireland

Edward Crawford is known for his philanthropy, but he nailed his political colours to the Republican Party mast long ago and has been a donor to various candidates throughout his life

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Name: Edward Crawford

Age:81

Appearance: wealthy, ruddy-cheeked Irish-American

Newsworthiness: the multimillionaire businessman has just been appointed US ambassador to Ireland

Edward Crawford, the incoming US ambassador to Ireland, is clear about one thing so far: “I am not a diplomat.” It should be seen as a strange admission for a prestigious role in world diplomatic circles, but as an appointee of US president Donald Trump, maybe it was to be expected. Diplomacy ...