
Sean Donlon
Sean Donlon is a distinguished former Irish diplomat and one of the key architects behind the Anglo-Irish Agreement of 1985. His diplomatic efforts included strategic engagement with U.S. officials to garner support for the peace process in Ireland, showcasing his expertise in international relations and conflict resolution.
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Former Irish ambassador Seán Donlon has written that the resources committed to the fund amounted to almost $1 billion.
Donald Trump is less interested in Ireland than in creating mayhem – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2026-09-19
Seán Donlon was one of the Foreign Affairs colleagues involved in the negotiation of the Anglo-Irish Agreement.
‘To understand the Troubles, you must go back much further’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-11-16
Sean Donlon told of how he secretly briefed three people in Washington about US support for Ireland.
Island of Ireland is ‘not ready’ for a unification referendum, says former tánaiste – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-11-11

























