The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show
Today FM
Welcome to today, this is your captain speaking. With Iano at the helm, the Breakfast Show brings you up to speed on everything. News, sport, guests, giveaways, listener interaction and music - not to mention the legendary Gift Grub - all add to the mix of this 2-hour radio rollercoaster. Buckle up and come and have your breakfast.
Episodes
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Apr 2, 2026 • 4min
Gift Grub: Micheál & Simon Steam Up Leinster House
A cheeky sketch about a new Leinster House sauna and its eyebrow-raising price. Politicians sweat, livestream and trade playful barbs while debating health perks and cold plunge bravado. Towel etiquette mishaps and confidential steam-room gossip spark hilarious reactions. Irish language jokes and supplier namechecks close out the comic chaos.
Apr 1, 2026 • 4min
Gift Grub: Darcy, Kenny & Tubs Go Full Curmudgeon
Gift Grub rolls out a reboot of a beloved BBC classic — but this time it’s set in the Irish countryside, with three familiar broadcast “curmudgeons” doing what they do best: giving out about everything.Introducing “Last of the Summer Whine”!
Mar 31, 2026 • 4min
Gift Grub: Tommy Tiernan on Ireland’s Dodgy Box Craze
Primetime goes full investigative mode as the nation’s latest scourge comes under the spotlight: dodgy boxes. With “over 400,000 homes” at it, can anything be done!?
Mar 31, 2026 • 3min
Gift Grub: “House Private, Flowers Only” for the Match
After the heartbreak of last Thursday, Ireland are back in action in a “friendly” against North Macedonia — but is anyone actually in the mood?Ian chats to Eamon Dunphy & Robbie Keane ahead of the match in the Aviva.
Mar 31, 2026 • 2min
Gift Grub: Daniel O’Donnell Joins the Donegal Party
Donegal have done it — a stunning National League final win over Kerry, and Gift Grub goes live to the scene of the carnage in Croke Park.Marty Morrissey, Pat Spillane and Daniel O’Donnell all chime in. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Mar 27, 2026 • 3min
Gift Grub: Post-Prague Penalty Pain and Political Chaos
Well, it’s the morning after the night before, and the nation is nursing a broken heart. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was joined by the self-appointed Minister for Football, Simon Harris, who had some ideas on how we could improve. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Mar 26, 2026 • 6min
Gift Grub: Radio Roy LIVE from Prague
It’s match day in Prague, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to Czechia for a very special episode of Radio Roy. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Mar 25, 2026 • 4min
Gift Grub: The Boys in Green Get a Holy Send-Off
The big match is almost here, and on this morning’s Gift Grub, Ian Dempsey crossed live to a very special 'World Cup Qualifier Mass' that was about to begin. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Mar 24, 2026 • 5min
Gift Grub: Louis Theroux Steps Inside The 'Taoiseach-Sphere'
Louis Theroux is back… and this time, he’s going inside an Irish 'male-dominated leadership group' - the Taoiseach-sphere. Is it leadership… or a full-blown scam? Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Mar 23, 2026 • 4min
Gift Grub: Government Tips to Survive Skyrocketing Bills
Fuel prices are going through the roof, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian had one question -what exactly is the Government going to do about it? Micheál Martin and Simon Harris joined him to roll out their 'measures' for soaring petrol and heating bills. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
