The National Museum of Ireland has launched an online exhibition called ‘Reflections on Resilience’ which examines objects and specimens that tell stories of resilience, endurance and hope. Lynn Scarff is the director of the National Museum and she joined Ryan on the line to tell him all about it.

Irish author Jane Casey joined Ryan on the line from London to tell him all about her latest novel 'The Cutting Place'. This police procedural tells an unnerving tale of murder, dismemberment and dark deeds within the privileged confines of an exclusive gentleman's club.

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

This week Ryan spoke to Kiki Nugent on giving fitness classes from her apartment in Dubai; Amanda Coogan on the Abbey Theatre's 'Dear Ireland' project; Ginger Gorman on hunting down internet trolls; Terrie McEvoy Fitzpatrick on life as a nurse on the frontline; And author John Connolly on the power of nostalgia.

Roisin is 11-years-old and from Dublin. She joined Ryan on the line to take part in "I Know Stuff" in the hopes of winning a book token!

Axel Scheffler is the animator and illustrator behind the beautiful artwork of 'The Gruffalo', 'Room on the Broom' and 'Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book'. He spoke to Ryan about a new book called 'Coronavirus: A Book for Children' which aims to help younger children understand what's happening at the moment all around the world.

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

In these days of lockdown we're all yearning for times past. Nostalgia has been shown to counteract loneliness, boredom and anxiety. Author John Connolly has been writing about his own nostalgic thoughts and feelings and he joined Ryan on the line to discuss the psychology of nostalgia and its importance in our lives.

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

Seven days after Doug Leddin opened Ohana Tiki Bar on Harcourt street he was forced to shut up shop because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The next day Doug and his friend started work on a new venture called StuffUNeed.ie and he joined Ryan on the line to tell him all about it.