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

Ailin Rogers is a surgeon specialising in colorectal surgery. In 2020 she was awarded the first Fellowship for women surgeons by the Royal College of Surgeons which gave her the opportunity to train in the UK for a year in robotic surgery among other things.

Faoileann Cunningham is a London based Irish Actor from Cork who plays the role of Kormlöth in Robert Eggers’ feature, The Northman and whose wonderful voice can be heard during the movie.

Patrick Martins joins Ryan in studio. He is currently starring in An Octoroon at the Abbey Theatre until May 14th. Further details are available on www.abbeytheatre.ie

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

Alexandra Shackleton is the granddaughter of Ernest Shackleton. She joins Ryan in studio to talk about the documentary Shackleton's Cabin, airing on RTÉ One, May 2nd at 6.30pm.

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

Curator of Waterford's Museum of Time Eamon McNeaney chats to Ryan. Waterford International Festival of Time will attract artisan watchmakers to Waterford from the 19-22 of May.

Margaret Cox is director at the ICE group in Galway, a recruitment and HR services firm. She talks to Ryan about the3dayweekend.ie initiative and the popularity of the working practice since the pandemic.

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