The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

With a Trump meeting looming next week, Micheál is in bits — so who better to coach him than Willie O'Dea? Willie puts the Taoiseach through a crash course in talking nonstop without saying anything with a trip to Duffy’s Circus thrown in for good measure. Going forward, it’s pure Gift Grub chaos.

The Today FM countdown of the 100 Greatest Irish Songs is heating up.On this morning’s Gift Grub, Louis Walsh drops in with classic chaos while former bookie Ivan Yates joins with the latest “odds” as the Cranberries surge, U2 hover… and the bookies panic over a massive Wolf Tones bet that stops everything.

It’s the second-last Dancing with the Stars and Ray is absolutely glued to it.Arthur Gourounlian has a wildly steamy vision of Ray and JP on the dancefloor next year, before Karen Byrne happily piles on with even more awkward detail.A simple DWTS chat turns into pure, unfiltered Gift Grub chaos.

The Late Late Show is off this Friday, and on this morning’s Gift Grub, that news sends Ian and Daniel into a proper spin.Daniel is absolutely flipping furious — not because he loves it… but because he needs it. How are people meant to “hate watch” it on socials if it’s not even on? And all because there’s a rugby match on another channel, hours earlier.

Remote work means you barely see your colleagues anymore… so when everyone finally rocks back into the office, it’s all “Howya! You’re looking well!” On this morning’s Gift Grub, the compliments are flying as Gerry, Alan, Sheila, Marcus and the gang reveal their “secrets” — giving up biscuits, “extreme Lent”, paddle (three times a day!) and even Tai Chi. But when the weight loss stories start getting a bit too perfect, the truth comes out in classic Gift Grub style… and it ends with a full-blown musical confession. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to Radio Rog, ahead of Friday night’s clash with Wales. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Ireland is (apparently) waking up to a miracle: the first day of 2026 with no rain. On this morning’s Gift Grub, Ian took a whistle-stop tour around the country to see how the country is reacting to the sunshine. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to the voice of horse-racing, Des Scahill, for 'The 'Some Weather We've Been Havin' Wha?' Handicap Hurdle'. Click play now to hear the full episode!

Dancing With The Stars is flying towards the semi-final, and on this morning’s Gift Grub, Ian got the low down on Orchestra Week from all judges Brian, Arthur, and Karen. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Earlier this week, Katie Taylor announced that she would be retiring soon, after one final match. The question is, can we make the big Croke Park bout happen? On this morning's Gift Grub, Alison Curtis got the details! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.