Bishop Dónal McKeown, is a Roman Catholic bishop who has served as Bishop of the Derry Diocese since 2014. In this episode, we chat about everything, from his upbringing in Randalstown and theological studies in Rome, to his years shaping young minds as Principal of St Malachy’s College, Belfast and his leadership roles within the Church. This is his story.

Bishop Dónal McKeown, is a Roman Catholic bishop who has served as Bishop of the Derry Diocese since 2014. In this episode, we chat about everything, from his upbringing in Randalstown and theological studies in Rome, to his years shaping young minds as Principal of St Malachy’s College, Belfast and his leadership roles within the Church. This is his story.

At just 14 years old, Damian McGinty began an incredible journey - touring the U.S. with the Irish music sensation Celtic Thunder. Not long after, he landed a breakout role on the hit TV series Glee, quickly becoming a household name in America. Now, with nearly two decades in the music industry behind him, Damian has built a successful career as a singer, songwriter, and actor. At 32, he's also a husband, a father, and of course, a proud Derry man. This is Damian’s story.

At just 14 years old, Damian McGinty began an incredible journey - touring the U.S. with the Irish music sensation Celtic Thunder. Not long after, he landed a breakout role on the hit TV series Glee, quickly becoming a household name in America. Now, with nearly two decades in the music industry behind him, Damian has built a successful career as a singer, songwriter, and actor. At 32, he's also a husband, a father, and of course, a proud Derry man. This is Damian’s story.

At just 14 years old, Damian McGinty began an incredible journey - touring the U.S. with the Irish music sensation Celtic Thunder. Not long after, he landed a breakout role on the hit TV series Glee, quickly becoming a household name in America. Now, with nearly two decades in the music industry behind him, Damian has built a successful career as a singer, songwriter, and actor. At 32, he's also a husband, a father, and of course, a proud Derry man. This is Damian’s story.

In this episode, we hear from Maria. Maria’s father spent six years of a 12-year sentence in prison. However, that verdict, that conviction was eventually overturned by the courts and deemed to be unsafe. But the impact of that wrongful conviction extended far beyond him—it reshaped Maria’s life. This episode explores the profound ripple effects of miscarriages of justice—not just on the accused but on their families This is Maria’s story. A huge thanks to the team at APPEA...

In this episode, we hear from Maria. Maria’s father spent six years of a 12-year sentence in prison. However, that verdict, that conviction was eventually overturned by the courts and deemed to be unsafe. But the impact of that wrongful conviction extended far beyond him—it reshaped Maria’s life. This episode explores the profound ripple effects of miscarriages of justice—not just on the accused but on their families This is Maria’s story. A huge thanks to the team at APPEA...

In this episode, we hear from Maria. Maria’s father spent six years of a 12-year sentence in prison. However, that verdict, that conviction was eventually overturned by the courts and deemed to be unsafe. But the impact of that wrongful conviction extended far beyond him—it reshaped Maria’s life. This episode explores the profound ripple effects of miscarriages of justice—not just on the accused but on their families This is Maria’s story. A huge thanks to the team at APPEA...

At 28 years old, Ala was living with his family in Aden, Yemen, when he was forced to flee—for his safety and for the chance to build a new life. Yemen, located at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, is bordered by Saudi Arabia, Oman, and has been described as a breathtaking coastline along the Arabian and Red Seas. Yet, since 2014, Yemen has been devastated by conflict. Nine years of war has resulted in a major humanitarian crisis. Over 4 million Yemenis are internally displaced, 17 m...

At 28 years old, Ala was living with his family in Aden, Yemen, when he was forced to flee—for his safety and for the chance to build a new life. Yemen, located at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, is bordered by Saudi Arabia, Oman, and has been described as a breathtaking coastline along the Arabian and Red Seas. Yet, since 2014, Yemen has been devastated by conflict. Nine years of war has resulted in a major humanitarian crisis. Over 4 million Yemenis are internally displaced, 17 m...

In August 2020, Geraldine, her husband John, and their two children—14-year-old Tomás and 6-year-old Amelia—were making their way back home to Moville, Donegal, after a family trip to Derry.Due to adverse weather conditions, their car careered off the road and ended up in the River Foyle. Geraldine was the only survivor.This story is not only incredibly heartbreaking but also hugely inspirational.This is Geraldine’s story.

In August 2020, Geraldine, her husband John, and their two children—14-year-old Tomás and 6-year-old Amelia—were making their way back home to Moville, Donegal, after a family trip to Derry.Due to adverse weather conditions, their car careered off the road and ended up in the River Foyle. Geraldine was the only survivor.This story is not only incredibly heartbreaking but also hugely inspirational.This is Geraldine’s story.

In August 2020, Geraldine, her husband John, and their two children—14-year-old Tomás and 6-year-old Amelia—were making their way back home to Moville, Donegal, after a family trip to Derry.Due to adverse weather conditions, their car careered off the road and ended up in the River Foyle. Geraldine was the only survivor.This story is not only incredibly heartbreaking but also hugely inspirational.This is Geraldine’s story.

In August 2020, Geraldine, her husband John, and their two children—14-year-old Tomás and 6-year-old Amelia—were making their way back home to Moville, Donegal, after a family trip to Derry.Due to adverse weather conditions, their car careered off the road and ended up in the River Foyle. Geraldine was the only survivor.This story is not only incredibly heartbreaking but also hugely inspirational.This is Geraldine’s story.

Jan spent almost 11 years in prison for a crime she did not commit. As a mother of two, she continues to fight for her innocence. In this episode, Jan opens up about her remarkable journey of survival in prison, the challenges she faced, and how she battled a serious illness while incarcerated. Join us as she shares her story of resilience, hope, and the ongoing quest for justice.Learn more about APPEAL at https://appeal.org.uk/

Jan spent almost 11 years in prison for a crime she did not commit. As a mother of two, she continues to fight for her innocence. In this episode, Jan opens up about her remarkable journey of survival in prison, the challenges she faced, and how she battled a serious illness while incarcerated. Join us as she shares her story of resilience, hope, and the ongoing quest for justice.Learn more about APPEAL at https://appeal.org.uk/

Jan spent almost 11 years in prison for a crime she did not commit. As a mother of two, she continues to fight for her innocence. In this episode, Jan opens up about her remarkable journey of survival in prison, the challenges she faced, and how she battled a serious illness while incarcerated. Join us as she shares her story of resilience, hope, and the ongoing quest for justice.Learn more about APPEAL at https://appeal.org.uk/

Between 1999 and 2015, over 900 sub postmasters and mistresses across the UK and Ireland were wrongly accused by the Post Office of theft, false accounting and fraud due to an error in the Post Office Horizon software.Maureen McKelvey was a sub postmistress in Clanabogan and was among those affected and was forced to close her business after the false allegations.Here, Maureen shares her story of the detrimental effect this accusation had on her health physically and mentally and on her...

Between 1999 and 2015, over 900 sub postmasters and mistresses across the UK and Ireland were wrongly accused by the Post Office of theft, false accounting and fraud due to an error in the Post Office Horizon software.Maureen McKelvey was a sub postmistress in Clanabogan and was among those affected and was forced to close her business after the false allegations.Here, Maureen shares her story of the detrimental effect this accusation had on her health physically and mentally and on her...

Between 1999 and 2015, over 900 sub postmasters and mistresses across the UK and Ireland were wrongly accused by the Post Office of theft, false accounting and fraud due to an error in the Post Office Horizon software.Maureen McKelvey was a sub postmistress in Clanabogan and was among those affected and was forced to close her business after the false allegations.Here, Maureen shares her story of the detrimental effect this accusation had on her health physically and mentally and on her...