Donna Traynor
@DonnaTraynorTV
Broadcast journalist, presenter & event host. Partner in Kellyvision which offers public speaking & media performance coaching. 📧[email protected]
One week on thanks again to @QUBelfast for asking me to MC such a positive & enlightening event. The gathering of entrepreneurs, academics and policymakers highlighted the potential on our doorstep to become global leaders & to reap the benefits of #AI. #Innovation
Could the #AI revolution turn #NorthernIreland into a global #Economic powerhouse? That was the question being discussed at yesterday’s Economic Forum, when some of the world’s most influential business minds came to Queen’s to discuss how AI can supercharge #Belfast’s…
Grateful if you would share with anyone in your networks in all stages of menopause from peri-post as we would love some data to help these fab people from QUB inform their research. All you have to do is complete the questionnaire via the link below: forms.office.com/e/7ujwZsyy3r
.@mcaleese_anne putting this year’s Open Championship into perspective. A fabulous colour piece well worth a read. #TheOpen
Writer John McGahern once described Blakes of The Hollow in Co Fermanagh as “one of the happiest and most beautiful bars in the whole of Ireland”. ➡️belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/features/…
GP partners in Northern Ireland have voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking collective action as part of their fight for increased funding for general practice. Read the full statement from @OHaganFrances here - bma.org.uk/bma-media-cent…
Coming to a DAB radio near you on the 4th of July. A welcome return to broadcasting for Jerry Lang and other popular and well-known presenters. Wishing @AlanMcAteer7 and his team every success with the new venture.
Another gem of a story from @RonanGKelly for his ‘Ronan On The Road’ series on #UTV and it wasn’t even Saint Patrick’s Day. @ITV
🧙♂️ Real-life Leprechauns in Carlingford? 🍀 PJ O’Hare claimed he found a Leprechaun’s clothes on the mountain—Magic or just a clever bit of tourism? Leprechaun Hunt (1989) Courtesy of BFI and UTV © ITV Explore the Digital Film Archive website: ow.ly/Phsh50W49jh
💓Having attempted to order three defibrillators for installation locally, we’ve just learned that the UK supplier can’t facilitate customers in Northern Ireland. Any suggestions?
Looking forward to speaking to @lukeharding1968 about his latest book at the #belfastbookfestival tomorrow. ‘Invasion: Russia's Bloody War and Ukraine's Fight for Survival’ is a great read. Tickets via the Crescent Arts Centre. @FaberBooks

Well done to my dear friend @paula_mcintyre on receiving her Associateship @CarasNIPanel award today along with @MeatPeter @rooneyfish Huge congratulations to you all for your contributions @balmoralshow
I’ve just remembered that on this date, May 4th, I began my broadcasting career back in 1980. 45years ago! I got £17 a day - considerably less than I was earning in my real job - but the fun and excitement made up for the early starts. Thank you @JRRadioNI for the opportunity.📻
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.
The front pages of tomorrow’s Impartial Reporter for both Fermanagh and South Tyrone. Exclusive stories and striking photography from Enniskillen to Dungannon. In shops and online tomorrow.
In tomorrow’s @impartialrep , Laura Gallagher speaks about her experience of stalking at the hands of her estranged husband. A court heard last week how he tracked her movements using an AirTag device. Full story tomorrow in print and digital. 📸 @JohnMcVittyPix
The scene is set for HSENI’s two-day Workplace Health Conference & Exhibition. @Hsenigov
This is set to be a very productive conference with inspirational speakers and an opportunity to learn about the support on offer from @InvestNI. I am delighted to be working with the team as conference host.
Read the full article here: Innovate for success: how can we solve Northern Ireland’s productivity problem? | Invest Northern Ireland (investni.com) @economy_ni | @NIChamber | @CBI_NI | @mhclg
The chef meets the critic. A relaxed and very entertaining evening @SHHomePlace featuring Paula McIntyre in conversation with the award-winning writer, journalist and broadcaster Jay Rayner. Great craic and lots of interesting food facts and stories. @paula_mcintyre @jayrayner1
Four female news presenters settle age and sex discrimination tribunal claims with BBC Read more🔗 trib.al/e64zmff
Belfast man sentenced to 23 years over rape of boys via @RTENews rte.ie/news/2025/0307…
TV chef @paula_mcintyre names her favourite NI restaurants: ‘Our food scene is second to none’ belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunday-life/fe…