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

While working as a building contractor in 1991, a split-second decision changed the course of John and his family's life. After this traumatic event, John struggled with PTSD and retrograde amnesia for years afterwards.

All this week we've teamed up with Arnotts for our Advent Calendar Competition with lots of luxury gifts up for grabs! Pat and Joanna joined Ryan on the line for a chance to win some goodies! You can check out Arnotts online at arnotts.ie

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

Sionibha Kelly joined Ryan on the line from Armagh to talk about how an injury sustained in a car accident put a stop to her dream of becoming a beauty therapist, and how she picked herself back up and found her true passion in life.

All this week we've teamed up with Arnotts for our Advent Calendar Competition with lots of luxury gifts up for grabs! Emma and Ruby joined Ryan on the line for a chance to win some goodies! You can check out Arnotts online at arnotts.ie

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

The Toy Show Appeal has already raised €6.5 million for children's charities around the country and Ryan joined Rick on the line to thank people for their incredible kindness and generosity! For more info and to donate visit rte.ie/toy-show-appeal

Claire Watts joined Rick on the line to tell him all about an unusual project she's undertaking as part of her PhD. Claire has set herself the challenge of writing 32 songs, one about each county in Ireland as she travels around the country in her campervan!

Maurice Galway is co-founder and director of the Dingle Film Festival and the Animation Dingle Festival. He spoke to Rick about the changing face of Irish cinema over the years and the A-list stars he's welcomed to Ireland!