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Dyane Connor

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Dyane Connor
BornJune 1979 (age 45)
EducationUniversity College Cork
Dublin City University
OccupationRTÉ News multi-media journalist
Years active2001–present
Notable credit(s)CKR FM
Newstalk
TV3 News
RTÉ News
SpouseMark Hilliard

Dyane Connor (born June 1979) is an Irish journalist who currently works as a reporter with RTÉ News.[1]

Career

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Connor began her broadcasting career with Cork Campus Radio during her studies at University College Cork. Her first position after graduating was as a reporter and newsreader with CKR FM. Dyane joined Newstalk in 2002, before moving to TV3 in 2004. Initially working as a news anchor and general reporter, she was the TV3 courts correspondent for three years. During her tenure with TV3, Connor also presented the 24 Hours to Kill crime series.[2]

In 2013, Connor joined RTÉ News as a multi-media journalist on RTÉ television and radio.[3]

Personal life

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Born in Killeagh, County Cork, Connor was educated at St. Aloysius' College in Carrigtwohill. She completed a Bachelor of Arts in University College Cork, before graduating with an MA in journalism from Dublin City University in 2001.[4][5]

In September 2013, Connor married Mark Hilliard, journalist with The Irish Times. They have two children.[6][7]

References

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  1. ^ Connor, Dyane (12 February 2018). "Dyane Connor". RTE.ie.
  2. ^ "Dyane Connor – LinkedIn". Retrieved 6 February 2024 – via LinkedIn.
  3. ^ Dyane Connor [@Dyaneconnor] (11 November 2013). "This is my last week as TV3 court correspondent....I finish on Friday to move to RTE after over 8 years with TV3!" (Tweet). Retrieved 6 February 2024 – via Twitter.
  4. ^ "Dyane Connor (21), from Killeagh, Co Cork". Irish Times. 11 May 2001. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  5. ^ "Launch of UCC Alumni Chapter in Dublin". alumni.ucc.ie.
  6. ^ "At home with... RTÉ's Dyane Connor". 8 September 2020 – via www.rte.ie.
  7. ^ Dunne, Hannah-Louise (26 September 2013). "The verdict's unanimous…TV3 star Dyane is a beautiful bride". Retrieved 6 February 2024 – via PressReader.