The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

Well, it's official - Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson has been locked into a new contract. All going well, he'll be with the team for the next few years, and Ian reckons that sounds like good news. However, on this morning's Gift Grub, Eamon Dunphy poured cold water on the whole thing. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

It’s Michael O’Leary’s birthday, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian wanted to find out exactly how the Ryanair boss was celebrating the big 6-5. Hit play now to hear this morning’s Gift Grub in full.

Christy Moore is very concerned about the cost of living, with oil flying up and the price of a weekly shop. But there’s hope yet. Christy has embraced the Dunnes vouchers, the Tesco Clubcard, and every other reward scheme out there. Hit play now to hear this morning's Gift Grub episode in full.

Today FM is taking over Copperface Jacks next Thursday night for a massive night of football, as the Republic of Ireland face Czechia in a crucial World Cup qualifier. Before kick-off, Ian and Mario will hit the stage and they'll be joined by some of the Gift Grub gang! Mick McCarthy is already talking cocktails, and Brian Kerr is angling for a DJ set. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian caught up with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, who was still in Washington, trying to manage Donald Trump! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

The lovely Dermot Bannon dropped in this morning to tell Ian all about RIAI Simon Open Door, which he has been involved with for years now. It's a brilliant initiative that offers a one-hour consultation with a registered architect, in return for a donation to the Simon Communities of Ireland. Hit play now to hear the full chat.

Well, Saturday's Six Nations game kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last second. Ian caught up with some of the Gift Grub crew to get their reactions on it all. Hit play for the post-match chaos.

Dancing With The Stars is over for another season, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian caught up with judges Brian, Karen, and Arthur for one last run-down! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

It’s a Six Nations decider on “Radio Rog” as Rog and Donal break down the mad permutations for Ireland, France and Scotland — calculators out, bonus points everywhere, and the nightmare scenario of Irish fans cheering England in the pub.

On this morning’s Gift Grub, Ray goes live to the Cheltenham track where Des Scahill is calling the first race of the day — only it’s not horses thundering up the straight, it’s Ireland’s greatest songs in a full-blown musical steeplechase.Christy Moore, Damien Rice, Bagatelle, U2, Snow Patrol, The Cranberries, Thin Lizzy, Pat Shortt, Ronan Keating and even the Wolf Tones all charge for the line.