This month the RTÉ Concert Orchestra Winter Sessions include a John Lennon tribute, hits from the musicals, a Christmas special with an Irish flavour and a Viennese New Year’s Day celebration. Conductor and choirmaster, David Brophy, joined Ryan for a catch-up and to tell him about the great music the orchestra have in store!

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

This week Ryan spoke to Galway-based Ileana Cunniffe Baiescu on the amazing work she does reuniting families separated by adoption; Mihaela Cooper on how Ileana’s work helped put her back in touch with her birth family back in Romania; And son of Christine Keeler, Seymour Platt, on his mission to clear his mother's name.

Tesco have declared that 2020 is the year when everyone is off the naughty list. Aileen and Sharina joined Ryan on the line to answer some Christmas questions in the hope of winning vouchers for Tesco!

Having found love online some years ago, Jeanne Sullivan Billeci spent lockdown writing a book inspired by her experience and what she learned along the way. She joined Oliver on the line from Cork to share some of her insights!

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

Tesco have declared that 2020 is the year when everyone is off the naughty list. Danielle and James joined Ryan on the line to answer some Christmas questions in the hope of winning vouchers for Tesco!

The theme of this year's Toy Show has been revealed to be 'The Wonderful World of Roald Dahl'. Niamh joined Ryan on the line to share her experience of meeting the famous man himself.

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

Tesco have declared that 2020 is the year when everyone is off the naughty list. Jacinta and Warren joined Ryan on the line to answer some Christmas questions in the hope of winning vouchers for Tesco!