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On today's show, chef and restaurateur Dylan McGrath, Katie Heneghan on the book 'My Sibling...Then Me' and an audio diary from Billy Keane.

Come Monday morning the first phase of opening up the country will begin.

So, how do we make sure staff and customers are safe as we reopen?

We’re joined by Helena Ryan of Cooga Safety in Limerick, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland and Gerry McCormack, Deputy general secretary of SIPTU

News correspondent with Independent News, Ellen Coyne, joined us on Saturday morning to talk about the stories that propped up the week! Ellen talks to us about the COVID wage subsidy scheme and pregnant women, Chinas COVID testing, and new lockdown rules in Ireland!

Damien visisted Dawn Meats factory outside of Waterford city & spoke to Paul Nolan, Group Development Manager.

A widespread resident along fast flowing streams and rivers throughout Ireland.  A very striking bird, with the dark grey head and back offfset by extensive yellow on the breast, belly and vent.

We hear from Vera Quinlan on board her family's yacht, Danu, in the Caribbean. She & her partner Peter Owens and their children, set sail from Galway last June & have spent nearly the last year cruising the Atlantic & the Caribbean. Joanna McNicholas reports on the origins of the name of the Bills Rocks at the entrance to Clew Bay.

Former President Mary Robinson talks to Colm Ó Mongáin about life in lockdown & her new Covid-19 podcast in which she examines challenges facing the world and changes needed in the current crisis Also:Correspondent Órla O'Donnell rounds up the latest briefing & Foreign Reporter Juliette Gash talks to UNICEF about the virus among Rohingya refugees.

In our guided meditation today we envision a pink bubble of pure light and love and breathe in its wonderful energy

Des is joined by Galway man Pat McDonagh, founder and owner of fast food group, Supermacs. Pat speaks about the challenges facing businesses amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, the growth of Supermacs from its start in Ballinasloe and taking on global giants McDonald's.

Ray spoke to 6 Irish winners of Eurovision about their competition memories, re-unions, what they are up to now and which winning Irish Eurovision entry is their favourite; apart from their own song.