Pat Courtney, principal of St Vincent's National School, recently spoke out about the continuing national homeless crisis. He joined Ryan in studio to talk about the impact that homelessness is having on children's development.

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

After Ryan read out an item about a cocker spaniel that was killed by a swan in Bushy Park at the weekend, Brian rang in to add his story to the subject - one of a cygnet in his local park that was attacked by a dog.

Writer and social creator Justine Stafford came in to talk to Ryan about the ups and downs she went through as a teenager - before being diagnosed with EUPD (Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder), how having a diagnosis has helped, how she copes, and what she has achieved despite this.

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

This week Ryan spoke to Aoife Kirwan about baby Rory and her book, "Rory's Rainbow," Ian Kiely about the proliferation of drones in our airspace, Nicoletta Mantovani about her husband Luciano Pavarotti, and NC Grey about the dramatic twists&turns on the path to her dream.

Authors Liz Nugent and Olivia Kiernan, both of whom are appearing at the Hinterland festival, shared their tips for absorbing summer reads this year with Ryan.

Nick Hewer of, "The Apprentice," and, "Countdown," fame joined Ryan to talk about his unusual adventures in his career - which all began in Co. Kildare!

Live from Kells for the start of the, "Hinterland," festival, the stories and headlines of the day that grabbed Ryan's attention.

Listener and budding bee-keeper Jess contacted the show to tell Ryan all about her new-found interest in these fascinating creatures; and she's not alone - as Jess told us, many people are beginning to learn just how wondrous the existence of our winged furry friends is.