Her father was from Athlone.
President Elect Joe Biden has nominated the former US Ambassador to the United Nations, Dublin-born Samantha Power, to lead the US Agency for International Development.
He describes her as a 'world renowned voice of conscience and moral clarity'.
It's also expected the position will be elevated to membership of the National Security Council in the United States.
The appointment will have to be confirmed by the US Senate.
Midlands Event For National Women's Enterprise Day Taking Place Tomorrow
The Village Barn in Tyrellspass is the venue for the event.
Offaly Councillors Call for 10% Increase in GMA Budget
Councillors in the Tullamore MD are seeking a 10% increase in their general allocation for 2027.
Strike Action: Sinn Fein Leader Calls On Taoiseach To Intervene
There will be widespread disruption across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath today.
Australian Woman Travels To Midlands In Search Of Irish Family Roots
79 year-old Dianne Newcombe'S great-great grandfather William Delahunt was born in Offaly.
County Councils Closed Nationwide Amid Major Strike Action
Public sector workers took strike action across the country over the course of the day.
Offaly TD Says Alex Dunne Deserves €30k State Funding
Alex Dunne is currently competing in Formula 2.
€600m Farm Payment Delays A "Bombshell For Farm Families" - IFA
Advanced BISS and CRISS payments are being pushed back from Friday to October 27th.
Emergency Services Attend Offaly Fire
No injuries were reported.
