Barry Whelan
Barry Whelan was a 46-year-old carpenter originally from Dublin, Ireland, who emigrated to the United States in 2002. Tragically, he died on March 20, 2023, after sustaining severe injuries during an altercation on St. Patrick's Day in Boston, where a racial epithet was allegedly used against another individual involved in the incident.
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Barry Whelan was a carpenter who died after being assaulted by Sanusi Sadiq.
Bouncer jailed for involuntary manslaughter of Irishman in Boston – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-03
Barry Whelan was a Dublin carpenter who died after being struck by a bouncer in Boston.
Boston bouncer found guilty of manslaughter of Dublin carpenter on St Patrick’s Day 2023 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-22Barry Whelan was found lying on his back in downtown Boston and died from his injuries three days later.
Dubliner used racial epithets before being struck on St Patrick’s Day, US jury hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-13Barry Whelan was a Dublin carpenter who died after a one-punch attack in Boston.
Jury fails to reach verdict in trial of man accused of killing Dublin man in Boston – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-05Barry Whelan was a Dublin carpenter who died after being struck by Sanusi Sadiq.
Boston bouncer who delivered fatal punch to Dublin carpenter accused of ‘convenient’ racism defence – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-27Barry Whelan died after he was fatally struck during a St Patrick’s Day 2023 altercation.
Dublin man was fatally struck in altercation after racial slur used, Boston court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-20