Constituency Dublin South–East Name Noel Whelan Nationality Irish Role Barrister | Political party Fianna Fail Party Fianna Fail Profession Barrister | |
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Books Fianna Fail: A Biograph, The Tallyman's Campaig, Showtime Or Substanc, A History of Fianna Fail: The, The Tallyman's Guide: Lo Profiles | ||
Noel Whelan is a barrister, former politician and adviser for the Fianna Fáil party in Ireland. Nowadays he is also considered a political analyst, and his opinions on elections, anniversaries and other political events are regularly sought by the mainstream media. He ran for Fianna Fáil in the 1997 general election.
Whelan writes a weekly column in The Irish Times, has a degree and Masters in History and Politics, and has written Fianna Fáil: A Biography of the Party. He has also addressed the McGill Summer School in Glenties, County Donegal.
When Bertie Ahern resigned as Taoiseach in 2008, the views of various personalities were sought by the mainstream media. Whelan said: "The country has celebrated 10 years of peace on the island and more than a decade of strong economic growth. Enoch Powell said all political careers end in failure. This one hasn't; it's ended under pressure."
Whelan is married to Sinead McSweeney, and the son of Wexford Councillor Seamus Whelan.