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 6, 2025 • 5min
Gift Grub - How Many Comedians Does It Take To Change A Grant Application Process?
The Arts Council should consider revising how they assess grant applications and has warned that comedians have been "frozen out". This is according to Minister for Culture and Arts Patrick O'Donovan. So, if it was brought in, just how would the application process work and who could qualify? Gift Grub investigates!
Nov 5, 2025 • 6min
Gift Grub: Exclusive Extracts From Miriam's New Audiobook
Miriam O'Callaghan has released her new memoir and it's flying off the shelves. Life, Work, Everything gives us a look inside the life of one of Ireland's most popular broadcasters. This morning, we heard some extracts from the audiobook with Bertie, Leo and even Tony Blair joining in.
Nov 4, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Will Matt Survive Without Ivan?
The Ivan Yates controversy continues to rumble after he failed to disclose that he coached presidential candidate Jim Gavin before some media interviews. One person who was blindsided was Matt Cooper who co-hosted the Path to Power podcast with Yates. Will Matt and the pod survive without Ivan?
Nov 3, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: ROG Knows What Went Wrong Against New Zealand
New Zealand got revenge on Ireland in Chicago on Saturday evening with a convincing win. Michael Flatley and Ronan O Gara joined Ian this morning to discuss what went wrong on the night.
Nov 3, 2025 • 11min
'In Ireland, they know the verse. In America, they know the chorus' - Jon Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi are coming back to Dublin's Croke Park on August 30th 2026. Ian sat down with Jon Bon Jovi this morning to hear what makes Irish audiences the best in the world as well as surprising Ireland's biggest Bon Jovi fan! Make sure you check out the videos on Today FM socials too. Enjoy!
Nov 2, 2025 • 12min
O'Sullivans Emerge Victorious in Ireland's Smartest Surname '25
The O'Sullivans went the whole way and were crowned Ireland's Smartest Surname 2025, Mary and her family were heading on an exciting trip, and Ian quizzed everyone on the things that we should throw out but can't / don't! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Oct 24, 2025 • 12min
Could You Waffle About Westlife?!
Would you be confident enough to Waffle about Westlife? Will the Spice Girls ever reunite as a five-piece? How will Ireland's Smartest Surname pan out? Answer all those questions by listening now. Hit play to hear the episode in full.
Oct 24, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: Goodbye Michael D....
Well, the time has come. We must say goodbye to our wonderful President, Michael D Higgins. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Oct 24, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: Daniel Just Doesn't Get The Dublin Marathon Thing
With thousands of people gearing up to run the Dublin Marathon this weekend, Daniel O'Donnell joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub. He just doesn't get it! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Oct 22, 2025 • 8min
Gift Grub: The Presidential Debate You've Been Waiting For....
It's Presidential Election Week, and excitement is in the air! On this morning's Gift Grub, candidates Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly joined Ian (and a few other familiar voices) for a lively debate. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
