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

Martin O'Meara is Australia's only Irish-born recipient of the Victoria Cross. That cross is coming to the National Museum of Ireland. Ian Loftus, author of a book about Martin, told Ryan about this tragic and heroic figure.

Hassan and Hussen Benhaffaf were born conjoined in 2009, before being successfully separated the following year. They still have regular hospital visits and procedures and to cheer them along, their ice-cream man Míceál O'Hurley asked a certain Tom Hanks to record them a message - which he did! You can watch the video here.

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

Diagnosed with Parkinson's at 24 years of age, Clare Connolly was in complete shock at first, but has since learned how to live with, manage and even control the symptoms. She discussed her condition with Maggie, and how it has affected her life. www.ypi.ie www.sunriseupcroaghpatrick.com

Hot on the heels of the Clooneys, Michael Caines is coming to Ballyfin Demesne in Laois this week - for an evening of, "Exceptional gastronomy and hospitality." He spoke to Maggie about his life, his career - and the fact that he only has one arm, which clearly doesn't hold him back.

Billy has donated blood. He has saved lives. He's great company. He's very affectionate. If Billy sounds like a great catch, he is - as long as you like dogs! Billy is a greyhound, but a particularly remarkable one. His owner Caitríona ní Dhuill told Maggie all about her canine companion, and others like him. www.irgt.ie

"99 Problems," is a new film about - of all things, but fortuituously, considering the weather - ice-cream vans and their drivers! "Pinky," is one such driver who has managed to make a decent living despite the fierce competition in this industry. Maggie chatted to Pinky and Ross Killeen, who directed it. www.99problemsfilm.com

Sri Lanka has been rocked by eight explosions in various churches and hotels. Hundreds of people have died and many more injured. Tom Wall, Irish ex-pat living in Sri Lanka and friend of the show, spoke to Maggie about the atmosphere over there at the moment.

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