​Designer/Metalsmith/Sculptor

Hand forged sterling silver candlesticks

​Presented to President Bill Clinton

Presentation gift to President Bill Clinton from Irish Government

President Bill Clinton


Presentation to President Bill Clinton by the Irish Government for his role in the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.



​Bill Clinton played a crucial role in the Northern Ireland peace process, becoming the first U.S. president to actively engage in efforts to end the conflict. By granting Gerry Adams a visa in 1994, he helped bring Sinn Féin into political dialogue, and his appointment of Senator George Mitchell as U.S. envoy provided the steady leadership that guided negotiations. Clinton’s consistent diplomatic pressure and encouragement were instrumental in securing the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, widely seen as a historic breakthrough. In recognition of his contribution, the Irish government commissioned silversmith Kevin O’Dwyer to create a special presentation piece as a thank-you for Clinton’s pivotal role in delivering peace.