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From Cahersiveen to CNN: Who is Donie O’Sullivan, the Irish reporter in Washington DC?
The Kerry man gained legions of new fans in his home country after reporting from Washington DC yesterday.
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Denise O’Donoghue
Amid the turmoil in Washington DC yesterday caused by rioting supporters of outgoing US President Donald Trump, one name began to trend on social media above others: Donie.
It came after Kerry man and CNN reporter Donie O’Sullivan took to the air to cover the unfolding events. O’Sullivan was a calm presence among the chaos, cooly speaking to the camera as Trump supporters overwhelmed the US Capitol.