Sean Whelan

Washington Correspondent

Brian Donnelly speaking to RTÉ News in January 1989

Death announced of former US Congressman Brian Donnelly

The death has occurred of former United States Congressman Brian Donnelly, who passed away at his home in Cape Cod in Massachusetts on Tuesday night.

US • 02 Mar 23

Irish and American flags pictured in New York City during a St Patrick's Day parade

Strong attraction for Irish-Americans to Irish heritage

A new survey of Irish-American attitudes to a range of issues finds a strong attraction to their Irish heritage, despite the fact that the vast majority of their ancestors emigrated from Ireland more than three generations ago.

US • 01 Mar 23

Ukrainian serviceman of the State Border Guard Service fire a mortar toward the Russian position in Bakhmut

How does the war in Ukraine end?

Washington Correspondent Sean Whelan says is impossible to say with any certainty when the war in Ukraine will end.

Ukraine • 22 Feb 23

Bishop O'Connell had moved to the US from Ireland 45 years ago

Housekeeper's husband held over murder of Irish bishop

Police in Los Angeles have arrested a 65-year-old man in connection with the murder of Bishop David O'Connell.

Ireland • 21 Feb 23

Lawyers for Thomas Martens and Molly Martens-Corbett argued they could not get a fair trial in the original venue

Martens-Corbett and father succeed in moving retrial

The retrial of Molly Martens-Corbett and her father Thomas Martens for the murder of Limerick businessman Jason Corbett in the US state of North Carolina is to be moved from the venue of the original trial to the city of Winston-Salem.

World • 18 Feb 23

Nikki Haley is in the running for the White House

Haley a strong and credible challenger for Trump

So Nikki Haley becomes, as expected, a contender for the Republican Presidential nomination. She is the second into the field, the first to challenge Donald Trump.

US • 15 Feb 23

Micheál Martin said the bill risked breaking trust with the principles on which peace was built (File image)

Tánaiste criticises UK legacy bill during US visit

Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has spoken out against the British government's Troubles Legacy bill, which is making its way through the UK parliament.

US • 09 Feb 23

This isn't the first time prosecutors have come close to charging Donald Trump in relation to the payout to Stormy Daniels

There may be some Stormy days ahead for Donald Trump

In New York City in the US, the District Attorney has convened a Grand Jury to hear a case that the former President should be indicted on charges relating to the hush money payout to the adult film actress Stormy Daniels in 2016.

Analysis and Comment • 05 Feb 23

US-Ireland Partnership for Growth's executive director Ben English

New US-Ireland business group launched

A new US-Ireland business organisation is to bring a delegation of Congressional staff to Ireland in the autumn as part of a sustained effort to improve understanding of the business environment on both sides of the Atlantic.

Business • 02 Feb 23

The Ford F150 Lightning comes with eight power points and a price tag of $65,000

America moves from gas guzzlers to green electric cars

America is famous for its gas-guzzlers – big cars with big engines.

Analysis and Comment • 31 Jan 23