Sean Whelan

Washington Correspondent

The White House estimated that 27,000 people turned up to hear President Biden speak outside St. Muredach's Cathedral in Ballina, County Mayo

Biden departs after 4-day visit to Ireland

US President Joe Biden departed Ireland West Airport at midnight last night following a four day trip to Ireland.

Air Force One • 15 Apr 23

US President Joe Biden and President of Ireland Michael D Higgins

What have we learned from the Biden visit?

So, what have we learned from the visit of US President Joe Biden? He likes Ireland? Well, we kind of knew that well before he got here. He is a strong supporter of the Good Friday Agreement? Ditto. He is very proud of his heritage? See answer one, above.

Analysis and Comment • 16 Apr 23

US President Joe Biden with Tánaiste Micheál Martin during his visit to Dundalk yesterday

No escape from leak questions for Biden on Ireland trip

The US media corps following President Biden on his trip to Ireland this week are on the hunt for a Presidential reaction to the leaking of hundreds of pages of apparently highly classified intelligence material on a chat platform for video game enthusiasts.

Analysis and Comment • 13 Apr 23

Bill Clinton with Gerry Adams, John Hume and David Trimble at St Patrick's Day celebrations in the White House in 2000

Good Friday Agreement at 25 - the US view

The US did not make the Good Friday Agreement, but it is difficult to think of agreement being reached without the United States, then or now, writes Washington Correspondent Sean Whelan.

Good Friday Agreement • 12 Apr 23

Former US President Donald Trump arrives at the courtroom in Manhattan Criminal Court

The new reality for Donald Trump

Will months of legal wrangling boost Donald Trump's bid for Republican candidacy or just wear down the interest of the voters.

Analysis and Comment • 05 Apr 23

Donald Trump indictment: The storm begins

Since 1789, 45 people have held the office of President of the United States. None of them have faced criminal prosecution. Until now.

Analysis and Comment • 02 Apr 23

Leo Varadkar presented Joe Biden with the bowl of Shamrock at the White House

A gathering to celebrate unique US-Irish relationship

A total of 300 guests were seated in The East Room of the White House to celebrate St Patrick's Day and the unique US-Irish relationship with the President of the United States and the Taoiseach.

Analysis and Comment • 18 Mar 23

Sean Whelan in LA: 'A great return for a small country'

RTÉ's Sean Whelan looks back on a remarkable Oscars race that saw Irish talent gain a massive Hollywood profile and give local film production an unprecedented boost.

oscars • 13 Mar 23