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

Wendy Moxley grew up in a violent home with an alcoholic father. These circumstances made her aware of what it might be like for people living in similar circumstances during lockdown. As a result, she did something very positive and so she joined Ryan on the phone to share her story.

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

Lucy Kennedy, Ireland’s favourite ‘nosey house guest’, tv presenter and recently turned author joined Ryan live in studio to chat about her second children’s book "The Friendship Fairies Go to School" which she completed during lockdown.

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

This week Ryan spoke with Hope Bastine about her courageous escape from an abusive cult. Donal Lunny was on the phone to talk about working with the great Kate Bush. Genetecist Dr Lara Cassidy told us a bit about who we are and where we come from and author Anthony Horowits chatted to Ryan about his latest book "Moonflower Murders"

Irish actress Orla Brady has appeared in a number of major TV dramas including Dr Who, Nip/Tuck, Into The Badlands and most recently Star Trek: Picard. She joined Ryan on the line from LA to chat about her latest Irish drama"The South Westerlies".

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

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

Anthony Horowitz has written multiple books for children and young adults, including his 13 bestselling Alex Rider stories (now being dramatised on Amazon Prime), alongside adult fiction. He joined Ryan on the line from Greece to chat about his latest novel "Moonflower Murders"