This week Ryan spoke to Jane Ryan about how a devastating job loss turned into an unexpectedly fortuituous turn of events, Rachael Keogh about overcoming her heroin addiction, and John Byrne about leaving the gardaí and becoming a wildlife conservationist!

Pete has a message for dog-owners; do not give your dog chocolate, or leave it out somewhere they can steal it! The chemicals that make us love chocolate are what make it toxic for our canine companions, so keep an eye on your dog this Easter.

Conor Spacey from Foodspace spoke to Maggie about how what we choose to put on our plate can have a detrimental or beneficial effect on the environment. https://food-space.com/

Actor and theatre-maker Emma spoke to Maggie about her grandfather's life, which largely remained a mystery until she found tapes that he had recorded. She has now written a play based on those recordings.

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

Former Garda John A. Byrne is used to dealing with rule-breakers - but it's very hard to control baboons and elephants! He came in to talk to Ryan about his career change. If you want to volunteer with either of John's organisations (http://www.galanaconservancy.com/ or https://www.friendsfromireland.ie/), email [email protected].

Kate Mulhern has a brown belt in karate, and competed in the world championships in Tenerife; but she never thought she'd have to use her skills to protect herself and her puppy while out walking in the middle of the day. She told Ryan her story.

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

Rachael Keogh is a survivor - and she has the physical, psychological and emotional scars to prove it. Addicted to heroin by the age of 13, she went through many horrific years, causing huge turmoil and distress to her and those around her, before she managed to turn things around - and is a healthy, contented woman today. She told Ryan her story.

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