The well-known political commentator and barrister – Noel Whelan has died.
The 50 year old passed away yesterday (Wednesday) after a short illness.
Mr Whelan, who was from Ballycullane in Co Wexford was heavily involved in recent referendum campaigns to save the Seanad, introduce same-sex marriage and abolish the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution.
He practised as a barrister in Waterford, Wexford and Dublin for 19 years before becoming a senior counsel in 2018.
An Irish Times columnist, author and a former advisor for Fianna Fáil, Mr Whelan also ran for the party as a general election candidate for the Dublin South East constituency in 1997.
He also launched the successful Kennedy Summer School on Irish-American history, culture and politics, held annually in New Ross.
He is survived by his wife Sinead McSweeney and son Seamus.
