

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.
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Nov 14, 2025 • 12min
Fiona In Offaly Wins Some Dingo Dollars With Waffle
Fiona waffled her way to 1k, Shauna found herself in an awkward situation in Center Parcs, and Catherine Connolly already has her own teacosy! Hit play now to hear the episode in full. Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.

Nov 14, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Michael O'Leary Doubles Down On Paperless Boarding
Earlier this week, Ryanair made a big move to ditch the boarding passes and shift to digital boarding passes. Michael O'Leary joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub and was his usual candid self. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Nov 14, 2025 • 5min
Gift Grub: Troy Parrott Leaves The Nation Speechless
Football fans across the country have been left speechless after Ireland's amazing win against Portugal last night. Some of the Gift Grub crew joined Ian this morning to recount the highlights. Hit play to hear the episode in full.

Nov 13, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Dave Moore's 'Bad Jokes - THE MOVIE'
Dave Moore released his second 'Bad Jokes' last week, and would you believe, it has already been adapted into a movie! On this morning's Gift Grub, we were treated to an exclusive look. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Nov 12, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: Radio Robbie Continues!
On this morning's Gift Grub, it was all about the build-up for the World Cup qualifier between Ireland and Portugal. However, there's no sign of Roy Keane or Radio Roy! It seems Radio Robbie really is here to stay. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Nov 11, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: Michael D Goes Out With A Bang
On this morning's Gift Grub, chaos unfolded at Áras an Uachtaráin when President Michael D. Higgins refused to vacate the premises. There was only one man that could coax him out. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Nov 11, 2025 • 4min
Catherine Connolly Already Has Her Own Tea Cosy
The very talented Susan Banks from Tallaght, who was behind the massively popular Michael Tea Higgins tea cosy, has been hard at work. She has created something for our brand new President - 'Catherine Connell-Tea'. Susan joined Ian on the phone this morning to tell him all about it. She even offered to create the Ian Demps-tea for him! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Nov 10, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: I'm Vogue Williams, Get Me Out Of Here!
'I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here' is kicking off later this week, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian caught up with presenters Ant and Dec. He was also joined by podcaster Vogue Williams, who is rumoured to be heading down under. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Nov 10, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: The Mullet That’s Changing the Game
On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian and Donal Lenihan caught up on Saturday's Ireland v Japan game. But it wasn't just the score that had everyone talking- the eye-catching haircuts of players caught people's eye too. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Nov 7, 2025 • 18min
Could You Waffle About Ronan O Gara For €1000?
There was plenty going on The Breakfast Show this week for you to catch up on. Ray Christie tries a game of Waffle, Ian hears all about the new Mummy movie, the retiring Baldy Barber calls in and Dave Moore sells us the benefits of a whole book of Bad Jokes! Enjoy whenever and wherever you listen.


