The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

Michael Flatley's spy film Blackbird premiered in Dublin last night and the Gift Grub microphones were there! Everyone from Michael D Higgins to Ronan Keating lined up on the red carpet for the spectacle. Judging by their reactions, it's a must-see!

Thousands of students are on tenterhooks this week as the Leaving Cert results come out on Friday. To calm their nerves, Christy Moore joined The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning with his brand new song. Trust Christy to put things into perspective!

The government have been under pressure to introduce regulations for e-scooters as they become increasingly popular. On Gift Grub this morning, politicians tested them out for themselves! Leo, Micheál, Paschal and co. caused havoc on the streets of Dublin.

Ian is back from his holidays, Daniel O'Donnell is back on Gift Grub and all is well in the world. This morning, RTÉ was in the firing line again as Daniel criticized their Michael Collins coverage marking the centenary of his death. He hadn't a good word to say about it!

It's back to school for many kids today. On The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, some famous mammies and daddies phoned in displaying a mix of emotions. Glenda Gilson was blow-dried and ready for the school gates, Miriam O'Callaghan had the lunches ready and Ray D'Arcy was optimistic as ever.

American football is coming to Dublin this weekend as Nebraska take on Northwestern in The Aviva. On Ray Foley's last day filling in for Ian, he got his most high profile voicemails yet, Al Pacino and Michael Flatley! The pair were buzzing for the weekend's big game.

Fianna Fáil's Robert Troy has stepped down from his ministerial position after it emerged that he failed to declare ownership of 11 properties. Prior to his resignation, members of the Dáil discussed what they would do in Troy's case. It wasn't long before they broke into song!

Ray Foley is filling in on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this week, and it's a big day in Today FM as Dermot and Dave celebrate 20 years of working together. On Gift Grub this morning, Liveline Listeners had some strong opinions on Dermot and Dave Day. Joe had its hands full with representatives from various 'Day Naming' associations getting in touch.

The summer isn't even over yet and Davy Fitz is training the Waterford hurlers as if it's the week before next year's All-Ireland Hurling Final. This morning, Gift Grub went behind the scenes to one of Davy's grueling training sessions. He had players puking, crying and fearing for their lives!

After 3 years of drought, The Rose of Tralee finally returns to our screens tonight. Marty Morrissey joined Ray Foley on The Breakfast Show this morning live from Tralee and described the atmosphere in the town. It was all go!