Eileen Whelan Biography
Eileen Whelan is an Irish media personality. She is a journalist, newsreader, and presenter with Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE), Ireland’s national radio and television station. In addition, the journalist has presented the One O’Clock News and Six One News. She has also presented all other news bulletins on both radio and television. Moreover, she is a former Europe Editor for RTE News and Current Affairs.
Eileen Whelan Age|Birthday
Whelan was born in 1964. Therefore, she is 58 years old as of 2022. However, Eileen has not disclosed her exact date and month of birth thus it is not known when she celebrates her birthday.
Eileen Whelan Heifght|Weight
Whelan’s height is 5 feet 8 inches (approximately 173 centimeters). Moreover, she weighs 71 kilograms.
Eileen Whelan Family
Whelan was born in Wicklow, Ireland to her parents. Her mother’s name is Ellen (died in 2015). However, the journalist’s family details are publicly unavailable. Moreover, she has 13 siblings.
Eileen Whelan Husband
Whelan has been married to Larry Donnelly, a legal research lecturer at the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) since 2009. Moreover, the couple has been blessed with a son, Larry Jr. In addition, Whelan was previously in a relationship with a Brazilian journalist in the US and separated in 2000 after having a son Sean who was conceived through IVF treatment.
Eileen Whelan Education
Whelan graduated from University College Dublin with a degree in History and Politics. Moreover, she obtained a postgraduate in journalism from the National Institute for Higher Education.
Eileen Whelan Career
The journalist began her career as a newsreader for a radio station in her home town Wicklow and Dublin’s Q102. Additionally, in 1989, Whelan joined Raidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE), Ireland’s national radio and television station, and presented RTE2’s News on Two. Moreover, the journalist relocated to London in 1997 where she worked as a newsreader for Sky News, BBC News, and Independent Television News. This was prior to returning home to Ireland to become a news reporter for RTE News in 2000.
Furthermore, she presents the One O’Clock News on weekdays and rotates with Ray Kennedy on weekends as a rotating anchor on the program. In addition, during the early months of 2020, in the midst of a global pandemic in Ireland, she presented the Six One News as a relief presenter.
Eileen Whelan’s Net Worth
Whelan’s net worth is $5 million.
