Emer McLysaght, co-author of the hugely popular 'Aisling' series, joined Ryan in studio to tell her personal story of struggling with her mental health.

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

'Landslide' is the final book in the trilogy of titles by journalist and author, Michael Wolff, chronicling Donald Trump’s time in office. Michael joined Ryan on the line from America to talk about this astonishing account of the final months and aftermath of Trump's turbulent time as US President.

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

After Ryan mentioned a terrible scene that unfolded in front of him in town, Denise Dunne from Adapt Domestic Abuse Services joined him on the line with some insight on what can be done as a bystander when domestic abuse is witnessed in public.

Domhnall Gleeson is currently on stage in Edinburgh in 'Medicine' which will be making its way to Ireland later this year. He joined Ryan on the line from Scotland to talk about the Enda Walsh play, as well as working on 'Peter Rabbit 2' and 'Frank of Ireland'.

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

Jack Curry is ten years old and recently wrote Ryan a very important letter. He joined Ryan on the line from France to share his message with all the teachers, parents and children in Ireland - "world peace begins in the playground".

Irish Tenor, Killian Donnelly, took to the stage in London’s West End on Wednesday night starring as the Phantom of the Opera. He joined Ryan on the line from the UK to talk about the return of musical theatre to The West End.

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