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

Maura Laverty was a famous broadcaster, agony aunt, playwright and a writer of banned novels and iconic cookery books. Bairbre Ní Chaoimh has written a play with Yvonne Quinn that celebrates her life and she joined Ryan in studio to tell him all about this fascinating woman.

The Ireland-Italy Six Nations game looks set to be called off in light of the coronavirus outbreak in Italy. Irishman Ian McKinley has played rugby for the Italian national rugby team and currently plays for Benetton Treviso. He spoke to Ryan from Treviso, which is in the affected Veneto region, about what is happening there.

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

Vicki O'Toole has been at the helm of Ireland’s oldest packing company JJ O’Toole since 2010 after the tragic death of her husband Fergus. She joined Ryan in studio to tell her inspirational story of resilience which saw her nominated as an 'Ernst & Young Businesswoman of the Year' in 2018.

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

Last night Sinéad became the latest celebrity to exit 'Dancing with the Stars'. She joined Ryan in studio, alongside her professional dance partner Ryan McShane, to look back at her time in the competition.

Lucy Foley's new book 'The Guest List' sees a wedding on a remote Irish island turn into a riot of murder, mystery and motives. Lucy joined Ryan in studio to tell him all about the book and her own connection to Ireland.

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

This week Ryan spoke to Brian Dowling after his exit from ‘Dancing with the Stars’; Fiona Fagan on the need for more kindness on social media after the tragic death of Caroline Flack; Ann Napolitano on her book 'Dear Edward'; Alan Craughwell and James Healy on the Mixed Ability Rugby World Cup; And Terence Monahan, Chief of Department at the NYPD.