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.
Episodes
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Oct 7, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: It's Budget Day - Tensions Rise In Leinster House
It's Budget Day, and with all the Presidential Election controversy, there's a bit of unrest in Leinster House. However, one man is positively giddy, and that's Paschal Donohoe! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Oct 6, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Who Knew Gerry Adams Was A Swiftie?!
On this morning's Gift Grub, birthday boy Gerry Adams joined Ian on the line. Who knew he was a secret Swiftie?! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Oct 6, 2025 • 5min
Gift Grub: Jim Gavin Is Gone!
On this morning's Gift Grub, the news of Jim Gavin stepping down had just started to filter down. Ian caught up wth Bertie and Paschal to get their reaction this morning. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Oct 3, 2025 • 14min
Ireland's Smartest Surnames Is Officially BACK!
Ireland's Smartest Surnames is back, Ian had some car issues, there was a Waffle winner, and Taylor released her album! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Oct 3, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Keith and Ro Respond To Boyzone Backlash
Boyzone have certainly ruffled a few feathers with the announcement of their 'One For The Road' reunion gig in London. With no Irish date on the horizon, the home fans are a bit miffed. The lads joined Iano on this morning's Gift Grub to address the backlash! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Oct 3, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: Michael Flatley and Pierce Brosnan Roast The Irish Accents In House of Guinness
The new Netflix drama 'House of Guinness' was released recently, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Michael Flatley had a bone to pick with the accents on the show. Pierce Brosnan had a thing or two to say though. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Oct 2, 2025 • 5min
Gift Grub: Michael D Prepares For A Presidential Goodbye
Michael D. and his wife Sabina are preparing to say goodbye to the Áras, but Heather Humphreys, Jim Gavin, and Catherine Connolly are only dying to get in there. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Oct 1, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Man Utd Legends Break Into Song - 'Show Us The Way To Let Amorim-Go!'
With Man Utd's performance hitting a new low, legends of the club's past and present gathered at a mysterious, undisclosed location to air their frustrations. Hit play now to hear the full Gift Grub episode.
Sep 30, 2025 • 5min
Never Mind The President! Who Will Be The New Judge On Dancing With The Stars?!
While the presidential election heats up, this morning's Gift Grub shifted focus slightly, from the President to the Paso Doble! Who is going to replace Lorraine Barry as a judge on Dancing With The Stars Ireland? Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Sep 29, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: The European Ryder Cup Party Is Rocking
After the most dramatic of days in New York, Europe defeated the US 15-13 to win the Ryder Cup once again. It was Ireland's Shane Lowry who saved the day and he joined us from the afterparty along with a few other familiar faces.
