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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Sep 18, 2025 • 6min
'That's One Of The Loveliest Radio Interviews I've Ever Done' - Saoirse Monica Jackson Catches Up With Iano
On this morning's show, Ian was lucky enough to welcome the incredibly talented Saoirse Monica Jackson to the studio! Saoirse is currently preparing for a run of 'Three Sisters' at Dublin's Gaiety Theatre, and she reflected on her journey from selling Hello Fresh door to door, to Derry Girls, to the stage. Ian also had a little surprise for her, which almost had her in tears! Hit play now to listen back to the lovely chat.
Sep 18, 2025 • 5min
Gift Grub: Leo's Autobiography Ruffles A Few Feathers
On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, who has recruited some of his peers and former colleagues to help him with his autobiography. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Sep 17, 2025 • 5min
Meet Our Amazing Ploughing Correspondent - Charlie Alley (14) From Tipperary
On this morning's show, Ian caught up with our Ploughing Correspondent, Charlie O'Dwyer, who is a 14-year-old farmer. Charlie may be a farmer, but if he wanted a career in broadcasting, he could go straight to the top. If you missed him this morning, please take this opportunity to listen to an absolute legend in action.
Sep 17, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: A Ploughing Extravaganza!
On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to Marty Morrissey at the Ploughing Championships. From Joanna Donnelly's weather forecast to Michael Flatley showcasing his famous flute, it's all happening! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Sep 16, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: Team Europe Prepare For Ryder Cup Rowdy Crowds
On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed over to Ryder Cup's 'Team Europe', who have been using VR headsets to prepare for the heckling that they may get from the New York crowd! Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Sep 15, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Would You Buy Michael Flatley's Flute?
After a long summer break, The Late Late Show returned on Friday night, and one of the first guests was Irish dancing legend Michael Flatley. On the show, Michael revealed to Patrick that he had plans to auction off his famous flute. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to tell him all about the sale of the precious instrument. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Sep 15, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Heather Humphreys Hits the Campaign Trail!
As Heather Humphreys prepares to run for President, she joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to talk through her plan for the campaign. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Sep 12, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: Irish Rugby Stars Ready for Battle!
On this morning's Gift Grub, Donal Lenihan looks ahead to the Women’s Rugby World Cup and Ireland's next match! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Sep 12, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: The Late Late Show Is BACK!
After a lovely summer break, The Late Late Show is back tonight. But who will be on? We know Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell will be chatting to Patrick Kielty, but what else can we expect? Ian caught up with some potential guests on this morning's Gift Grub. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Sep 12, 2025 • 14min
Australian Listener Stumbles Upon Today FM And LOVES IT!
Lucy in Sydney stumbled upon Today FM when looking for Aussie station 2Day FM. However, we were able to win her over, and she's still with us! There's also Ian's scheduling issues, a cool new micro-gifting idea, and an unsuccessful Waffle attempt. Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts
