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

David Shorthall is a garden designer and horticultural consultant and he joined Ryan on the line to impart some words of wisdom on the important matter of the power hose.

Peter Ryan was just 12-years-old when he wowed with his stunning violin performance on the Late Late Show in January of last year. He joined Ryan on the line this morning to talk about his love of music and how he'll be taking part in this year's Feis Ceoil which is marking its 125th anniversary this year.

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

This week Ryan spoke to Josephine O'Neill about the historic women of Cahir; Brían F. O'Byrne on his new film 'My New York Year'; Author Ashley Audrain on her thriller 'The Push'; And documentary-maker Ken Wardrop and James Sheerin from the Clones Film Festival about the joy of the cinema experience.

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

Access Cinema is a group that supports community film groups and arts centres around the country. Documentary-maker Ken Wardrop and James Sheerin from the Clones Film Festival spoke to Ryan about the joy of the cinema experience and why they want everyone to have access to it.

After Ryan spoke about his experience with a power hose, Aisling the Window Woman joined him on the line with a little professional advice!

Ashley Audrain spoke to Ryan from Canada about her new novel 'The Push' which is a tense thriller that explores the darker side of motherhood.

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