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

This week Ryan spoke to Fr Bryan Shortall and Fr Kevin McNamara on the evolution of Confession; Mom Claire on her breast cancer diagnosis and the importance of talking to people when times get tough; School principle Brídann Molony on the challenges for the school year ahead; And Elaine on her ground-breaking analysis of Christmas tubs and tins!

After Ryan mentioned the new TV show 'Emily in Paris' and the concept of "hate watching", Ruth got in touch to share her thoughts on the programme as an Irish woman living in France!

Saoirse and Neassa are sisters aged 13 and 11 from Louth who love reading. They joined Ryan on the line to tell him how an episode of Dragon's Den inspired them to launch their own business called 'The Book Corner'.

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

Together apart is a familiar phrase in 2020 and also the name of a book that a Thurles-based primary school wrote together while scattered throughout the county. Brídann Molony is the school's principal and she spoke to Ryan about the challenges facing teachers and students, and the writing project that helped bring them together during lockdown.

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

As the world headed into lockdown, Dom Kelly was busy setting up an inclusive, creative group on Facebook called 'Music for Mad Times'. Originally from Tallaght, Dom joined Oliver on the line from Denmark to tell him about the community he's fostered and what people can expect to find there!

Mary Moynihan is the artistic director of Smashing Times, the International Centre for The Arts and Equality, and she joined Oliver on the line to tell him all about the Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival.

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