

The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show
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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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Aug 8, 2022 • 3min
Gift Grub: Roy Keane And Eamon Dunphy Rip Man United To Shreds
Manchester United were off to a disappointing start in the Premier League at the weekend after losing 2-1 to Brighton.
Roy Keane and Eamon Dunphy weighed in on the game on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning.
Eamon was already calling for Erik ten Hag's resignation.

Aug 8, 2022 • 3min
Gift Grub: Paschal Donohoe Is Fuming Over Dáil ATM Removal
The ATM at Dáil Éireann has been removed due to lack of use, and the lads inside have something to say about it.
On The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning, Ian was joined by Leo Varadkar and Paschal Donohoe.
They had very different opinions on the situation!

Aug 5, 2022 • 3min
Gift Grub: Robbie Keane Will Be Cheering On Half The Premier League
The Premier League is back tonight and no one's more excited than Robbie Keane!
Robbie joined The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning to chat about his many favourite clubs.
He was a bit indecisive!

Aug 5, 2022 • 3min
Gift Grub: Famous Faces Wish Louis Walsh A Happy 70th Birthday
Louis Walsh celebrates his 70th birthday today!
On The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning, Ian rounded up some famous faces to pay tribute to Louis on his big day.
However, Louis seemed a bit disappointed with the line-up...
For all the Gift Grub fun, press the 'Listen' button above.

Aug 4, 2022 • 5min
Gift Grub: Sky's Soccer Saturday Crew Practice For Premier League Return
The Premier League makes its return this weekend and Sky's Soccer Saturday crew have been rehearsing for the big day.
With no football to watch, the lads practiced their commentating on some of the big TV moments of the past week.
The Neighbours finale, Rebekah Vardy's TalkTV interview and Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan were all up for debate.

Aug 3, 2022 • 4min
How Did Gift Grub End Up Being Played At A Kilkenny Mass?
Gift Grub has been played everywhere from buses to the changing room of the Irish soccer team, but never during a mass... until now.
Paddy from Kilkenny joined The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning and told Ian that a Gift Grub sketch about the search for Brian Cody's replacement was played at mass in Mooncoin on Sunday morning!
Paddy was listening to the mass from home and couldn't believe his ears when he heard Mario Rosenstock's voice booming through the speakers.
Hear Paddy tell the story for himself by pressing the 'Listen' button above.

Aug 3, 2022 • 4min
Gift Grub: Michael D Apologises For Sabina Letter Through Song
Calls are still being made for Sabina Higgins to apologise for a letter she posted on the President's official website.
On this morning's Gift Grub, Paschal Donohoe and Leo Varadkar visited Áras an Uachtaráin to have words with the President's wife.
Michael D was so overcome with emotion he burst into song.

Aug 2, 2022 • 3min
Gift Grub: Davy Fitz Blows Out Birthday Candles On Air With Ian
Davy Fitz celebrated his birthday on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning.
He went hell for leather blowing out his candles but refused to reveal his age or what he wished for.
He was a bit more loose-lipped about GAA rumours, however!

Jul 29, 2022 • 4min
Gift Grub Classic: Michael D Is Silenced By Government After Housing Outburst
This morning on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, we looked back at some of the best Gift Grubs of 2022.
Back in June, Michael D Higgins was in the bad books with the government after he spoke out about the housing crisis.
On Gift Grub, the Cabinet enacted a plan to silence the President.

Jul 28, 2022 • 4min
Gift Grub Classic: Michael Flatley Describes Visiting Ireland In 2022
This morning on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, we looked back at one of the best Gift Grub's of 2022.
Back in June, Michael Flatley delivered a tourism pitch for Ireland in 2022.
It featured baggage delays, crazy car-hire prices and stag parties. You know, all the good stuff!


