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This week Ryan spoke to actor Eric Lalor on keeping going when times get tough; Cellist Gráinne Hope on adapting the 'Kids Classics' initiative in the face of Covid; Husband and wife, Mike and Sinead O'Reilly, on coping with Mike's diagnosis of dementia at the age of 45; And Damien O'Connor from Brown Bags Films about 'Angela's Christmas Wish'.

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

After Ryan read a text from a delighted listener who has just discovered that she's pregnant, he dipped into Arnotts Santa's Sack to celebrate the good news!

Monica spoke to Ryan about her son Patrick who she hasn't seen since October. Patrick has autism and is in care and this weekend will be the first time in ten weeks since they have seen each other face-to-face. Monica told Ryan about what a special person Patrick is and how they will spent their day together.

Petfix Club is a new Irish online subscription-based community of pet lovers, for pet lovers. Emer and Billy joined Ryan on the line in the hope of winning a year's membership, a stay in Muckross Park Hotel and Spa in Killarney, and more!

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

'Angela’s Christmas Wish' is the new animation from Brown Bag Films. Based in the world of Frank McCourt, and a sequel to the Emmy nominated 'Angela’s Christmas', it will air on RTÉ TV on Christmas Day at 5.15pm. Writer and director Damien O’Connor joined Ryan on the line to tell him all about it!

Petfix Club is a new Irish online subscription-based community of pet lovers, for pet lovers. Shauna and Audrey joined Ryan on the line in the hope of winning a year's membership, a stay in Muckross Park Hotel and Spa in Killarney, and more!

Ryan read a lovely email from Muriel Haire about her niece Gemma who is celebrating a special birthday despite not being able to to have the party she'd always dreamed of due to Covid. And Ryan dipped into Arnotts Santa's Sack for a special gift for Gemma!

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

Husband and wife, Mike and Sinead O'Reilly, talked to Ryan about falling in love as teenage sweethearts and the challenges they've faced since tying the knot nineteen years ago. In 2017 Mike was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 45 and they told Ryan about noticing the changes in Mike's behaviour and what life is like for them now.

Petfix Club is a new Irish online subscription-based community of pet lovers, for pet lovers. Luke joined Ryan on the line in the hope of winning a year's membership, a stay in Muckross Park Hotel and Spa in Killarney, and more!

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

Gráinne spoke to Ryan two years ago about her great work bringing music to children in hospital by filling the corridors and wards with classical musicians. She joined Ryan on the line this morning to tell him how she's kept 'Kids Classics' going in spite of Covid.

Petfix Club is a new Irish online subscription-based community of pet lovers, for pet lovers. Valerie and Sarah joined Ryan on the line in the hope of winning a year's membership, a stay in Muckross Park Hotel and Spa in Killarney, and more!

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

Actor and comedian Eric Lalor joined Ryan on the line to talk about what has been a difficult year. Like so many others, Eric found work coming to a standstill when Covid hit and he told Ryan about keeping going when the times get tough.

After Ryan mentioned that he was trying to track down the single of 'Do They Know Its Christmas' from 1984 on vinyl, Aideen got in touch to save the day!

Petfix Club is a new Irish online subscription-based community of pet lovers, for pet lovers. Edwina and Maurice joined Ryan on the line in the hope of winning a year's membership, a stay in Muckross Park Hotel and Spa in Killarney, and more!

This week Ryan spoke to conductor David Brophy about the great music the orchestra have in store for the RTÉ Concert Orchestra Winter Sessions; Dawn French on her new novel 'Because of You'; And Husband-and-wife duo Arthur and Deborah Carr about their incredible efforts to prevent deaths by accident and suicide on the waterways of Galway City.

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

After Ryan spoke about wanting to hear a version of Dolly Parton's 'I Will Always Love You' in the style of Elvis Presley, Mark Leen (aka the Emerald Elvis) came to the rescue and treated us all to his special cover!

Jane got in touch to say a huge thank you to her parents Joe and Veronica. Jane was adopted in 1973 and says that when it comes to parents she won the lottery!

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

Claddagh Watch is a voluntary group who strive to protect and support people and to prevent deaths by accident and suicide on the waterways of Galway City. Arthur and Deborah Carr are the husband-and-wife duo who founded the group in 2019 and they joined Ryan from Galway to talk about their work.

Friend of the show Shannen Joyce joined Ryan on the line from Cork having just finished her chemotherapy treatment and beaten cancer for the third time!

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

'Because of You' is the fourth novel by Dawn French. It tells the story of a baby being abducted by a distraught woman from a maternity hospital and how that act goes on to change many lives. Dawn joined Ryan on the line from London to talk about the book and for a catch-up on Dawn's busy 2020!

After Ryan mentioned the Ireland's Own Christmas annual, Jean got in touch to tell Ryan about the important role the magazine played in her life!

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

With shops re-opening for business today and news of Golden Discs launching a brand new store, Ryan spoke to Don Harris about his love of vinyl records.

Sharon Lynch got in touch with a special message of thanks to the McKiernan family who live close by her parents and have been so kind to them throughout the Covid crisis.

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

This month the RTÉ Concert Orchestra Winter Sessions include a John Lennon tribute, hits from the musicals, a Christmas special with an Irish flavour and a Viennese New Year’s Day celebration. Conductor and choirmaster, David Brophy, joined Ryan for a catch-up and to tell him about the great music the orchestra have in store!

This week Ryan spoke to Galway-based Ileana Cunniffe Baiescu on the amazing work she does reuniting families separated by adoption; Mihaela Cooper on how Ileana’s work helped put her back in touch with her birth family back in Romania; And son of Christine Keeler, Seymour Platt, on his mission to clear his mother's name.

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

Having found love online some years ago, Jeanne Sullivan Billeci spent lockdown writing a book inspired by her experience and what she learned along the way. She joined Oliver on the line from Cork to share some of her insights!

Tesco have declared that 2020 is the year when everyone is off the naughty list. Aileen and Sharina joined Ryan on the line to answer some Christmas questions in the hope of winning vouchers for Tesco!

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

The theme of this year's Toy Show has been revealed to be 'The Wonderful World of Roald Dahl'. Niamh joined Ryan on the line to share her experience of meeting the famous man himself.

Tesco have declared that 2020 is the year when everyone is off the naughty list. Danielle and James joined Ryan on the line to answer some Christmas questions in the hope of winning vouchers for Tesco!

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

Tesco have declared that 2020 is the year when everyone is off the naughty list. Jacinta and Warren joined Ryan on the line to answer some Christmas questions in the hope of winning vouchers for Tesco!

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

Seymour Platt is the son of Christine Keeler who passed away in 2017. He joined Ryan on the line to talk about his mission to clear her name and to have her pardoned.

Tesco have declared that 2020 is the year when everyone is off the naughty list. Tracy and Annette joined Ryan on the line to answer some Christmas questions in the hope of winning vouchers for Tesco!

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

Ryan Tubridy spoke to Galway based Ileana Cunniffe Baiescu about the amazing work she does reuniting families separated by adoption through her Facebook page - 'The Never Forgotten Children of Romania’.

This week Ryan spoke to Iceland's best-selling author Ragnar Jónasson on his Hidden Iceland series of thrillers; Rachel Scanlon on her experience of IVF; Paddy Burke on the importance of reaching out and helping each other; And 2fm presenter Ciara King on her personal connection to Children in Hospital Ireland.

With the shops closed, this year Penneys have teamed up with Barnardos to donate the pyjamas made for this year's Toy Show to sick and vulnerable children around Ireland. This morning listeners joined Ryan on the line to share their stories and maybe grab a pair of the coveted PJs!

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