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

In 2013 Rachel Drury moved from Ireland to Australia to start a new life. It was here that she met Des from Roscommon and fell head over heels. Rachel talked to Ryan how about how an unexpected illness altered the course of her life and put her relationship to the test.

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

American actor Paul Oakley Stovall plays George Washington in the first national tour of ‘Hamilton’ and he joined Ryan on the line from Cork to talk about following in the footsteps of historical figure Frederick Douglass as part of plans for a new musical.

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

Oisín and Kevin joined Ryan on the line to prove that kids really do know stuff!

One of the stars of last year's Toy Show was Adam King with his virtual hug. Adam and his dad David told Ryan all about Adam's 'Virtual Hug' cards and what they've been up to since that magical night.

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

This week Ryan spoke to Ruth Coker Burks on caring for men with Aids in America's Deep South; Thea from Kildare about drama and Sylvanian Families; Chupi Sweetman on her international jewellery business; Aine Hendrick on the important work of Clown Doctors in Children's Hospitals; And Rachel Edwards on her un-ending search for her brother Richey.

After Ryan mentioned the joy of small town shops that can sell you anything from a fishing net to a fruitcake, Meree got in touch to tell him all about her wonderful mother-in-law Maureen and the shop she runs in Tuosist, Co. Kerry.