The winning entry to the RTÉ Short Story Competition 2020: Flower Wild - the story of the Irish woman, Violet Gibson, who shot Mussolini - was written by Shane Tivenan and is read by Ingrid Craigie

The winning entry to the RTÉ Short Story Competition 2020: Flower Wild - the story of the Irish woman, Violet Gibson, who shot Mussolini - was written by Shane Tivenan and is read by Ingrid Craigie

The stories and headlines of the day that grabbed Ryan's attention.

Clár Iomlán.

An Arena special with Seán Rocks on the RTÉ Short Story Competition announcing the 2020 winner. Seán's guests are judges, Vincent Woods, Madeline Keane and writers Danielle McLaughlin, Nuala O'Connor and Thomas Morris. The RTÉ Short Story Competition is held in honour of Francis MacManus.

An Arena special with Seán Rocks on the RTÉ Short Story Competition announcing the 2020 winner. Seán's guests are judges, Vincent Woods, Madeleine Keane and writers Danielle McLaughlin, Nuala O'Connor and Thomas Morris. The RTÉ Short Story Competition is held in honour of Francis MacManus.

In this edition of Morning Ireland Extra, Cian McCormack speaks to Mary McCarthy, whose husband Jimmy suffered a devastating stroke in February. She feels she could have helped with his recovery if she'd been allowed to visit him in hospital

With Ruby, Donncha & Marie.

Simon Zebo and Donnacha Ryan chat about their game against Sarries; Stephen Kelly picks through the Premier League weekend; and Damien Lawlor updates us on the GAA! Game On.

Ar an gclár inniu: Aonghus Ó Lochlainn (saor Láithreoir/Léiritheoir), John Carr (iar Ard Rúnaí INTO), Máire Uí Chonluain (Iarchathaoirleach FF i Leitir Ceanainn), Clíona Ó Gallchóir (Léachtóir le Béarla, Coláiste na hOllscoile i gCorcaigh), Dr Niall Ó Cléirigh (Dochtúir teaghlaigh), an Seanadóir Seán Kyne (Fine Gael) agus Willie Howard.

Stephen Kent, Chief Executive Officer of Bus Éireann, and Dermot O'Leary, National Bus and Rail Union, discuss the news that Bus Éireann will cut City-to-City Expressway services.