On today's show, Irene Gahan covered the topics of menopause, Ukrainian children's books and how to save for a house deposit in less than a year!

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The Queen of Clean Lynsey Crombie sorted out our towel troubles! From adversity to excellence at a sport he's only recently taken up - Oran Dunne has a great story to tell. Fiona Malony marked the International Day of the Midwife with us, Sinead Crowley's new book came out yesterday and David Sheehan previewed the weekend's sporting action. Throw in some comedy, a TV theme to be identified and that song from Waitress...

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It's expensive and there's still no financial support for IVF treatment in Ireland - Jennifer Cimerman, who is nearing the birth of her second child thanks to IVF, made some telling points. The Gastro Gays joined us on the day their new book Hot Fat is published! Caitriona Lambe told us about the new UCD Scholarship in memory of her wonderful son James. Forensic Psychologist Kerry Danes ran the rule over the Staircase which streams on NOW TV this evening. Abby Wynne explained how we all can make that Spiritual connection as we heard more from Gerry about his featured musical Waitress..

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Natalie Kelly cautioned women about safety and revealed she plans to open a Dolls House! Sandra Chubb has taken years and a substantial sum off her mortgage. Dr Kate McCann covered off lots of do's and don'ts around getting a good night's sleep. We enjoyed more of Burke's Banter, a chat with Mick Foster and a dainty little ditty from Waitress!

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Aoife Bradley needs a premises to continue in business, Peter Whelan is looking to Save the Boyne, Nicky Kyle knows how to grow, Rita Brogan's in her shed, our 2 on Toosday and music from the Waitress..

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Learning to drive and taking the test - Fred Reilly from ASM School of Motoring put us on the right road! Irene Gahan from Academy Books offered her recommendations in April's Book Club. Water craft and safety, an appeal for Ukraine, sport, comedy and a final hurrah from the Bodyguard sent us into the Bank Holiday weekend in style..

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Professor Brendan Kelly has penned a fantastic new book about mental health through the ages. Horse trainer Dermot McLoughlin is rightly enjoying his second successive Irish Grand National win. Gerry Carroll is returning a favour to Ardee Hospice, Donna Vidal has lost her sheep, there's something sketchy about Alan O'Rourke and our week of the Bodyguard rolled on...

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Athboy resident and Fertility Coach Helena Tubridy has opened her heart and home to a displaced Ukrainian family and all is really good! Martin Duffy told of the indiscriminate dumping at the Drogheda & District Athletic Club grounds. Dunderry Fair is back, Fred Cooke returns to Kells and memories galore come flooding for Gerry with his favourite song from the Bodyguard!

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Sharon Keogh recalled the loss of her twin daughter Emily who died at birth. Saved the day did Jason Ruane who chased down a thief in the early hours of this morning. Pharmacist Kathy Maher threw the kitchen sink at Hay Fever! Fergal Tobin impressed Gerry immensely with his new book about why we Irish differ so much from our neighbours. The invaluable assistance proffered by the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, our 2 on Toosday and another belter from the Bodyguard...

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Switching banks is anything but straightforward if Sarah Carey's experience is anything to go by! It's all happening at Tayto Park as Ray Coyle explained. Victoria Lacey is looking for another horse, Maria Flynn took a tea break from farming duties for a chat and Gerry's soundtrack this week is from the Bodyguard...

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