The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

Dogs Trust have appealed for employers to offer compassionate leave for employees on the death of a pet. The Liveline phonelines lit up over this on Gift Grub this morning and Joe Duffy heard from dog-lover Michael D Higgins and other listeners. Budgies, bees and plants were all up for discussion!

It's the end of an era as Brian Cody calls it a day on his management of the Kilkenny hurlers. On Gift Grub this morning, Brian assisted the Kilkenny County Board with choosing his replacement. Davy Fitz, John Mullane and Henry Shefflin were among the applicants and Cody made sure to give them a grilling!

Kerry did it against Galway in the All-Ireland Football Final at Croke Park yesterday and Morgan Freeman was there. This morning on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, the Hollywood actor gave his report on the game, his last one of 2022. Until next year, Morgan!

AIB has backtracked on their decision to remove 70 ATMs from branches in rural Ireland following public and political backlash. On The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning, Michael D Higgins was still furious that the bank had proposed the idea in the first place. Meanwhile, Bertie Ahern was delighted to still be able to access cash.

Boris Johnson did his last Prime Minister's Questions this week and signed off with a 'hasta la vista, baby'. On Gift Grub this morning, the soon-to-be former Prime Minister was slinging more movie catchphrases in his goodbye to the Irish people. Paschal Donohoe joined on the phone and told him where to go.

Galway take on Kerry in the All-Ireland Football Final this weekend and Dáithí Ó Sé is torn. As a Kerry man living in Galway, he is a lover of both sides. On Gift Grub this morning, Dáithí sung the praises of both Kerry and Galway.

Pat Spillane will make his last ever appearance on The Sunday Game this weekend, as his beloved Kerry take on Galway in the All-Ireland Football Final. This morning Gift Grub paid tribute to Pat, who was extremely excited for the game. There were contributions from Michael D Higgins, Míchael Ó Muircheartaigh and Davy Fitz.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Joe Duffy's Liveline phonelines lit up with punters debating Ireland's greatest sporting achievement. Italia 90, Ireland's All Blacks win, Rachael Blackmore - everything was thrown into the ring.

Yesterday was reportedly the hottest day in Ireland in over 100 years and we all felt it! On Gift Grub this morning, we went live as horseracing commentator Des Scahill reported on the Irish People In The Sunshine Stakes. 'Where's Me Sandals', 'Mr Whippy' and 'Nice To Sit Out' were all in contention.

History was made in New Zealand on Saturday as Ireland secured a second win over the All-Blacks in Wellington. The celebrations continue in New Zealand and Johnny Sexton joined The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show live from the party. There was something different about him this time!