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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Feb 18, 2026 • 5min
Gift Grub: Stars Of Irish Music Go Hard Campaigning
Today FM is counting down the 100 greatest Irish songs of all time, and a full-on canvassing war has broken out, with the biggest names in Irish music going door-to-door looking for your number one. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Feb 17, 2026 • 5min
Gift Grub: Simon Harris Appointed Pancake Czar
Pancake Tuesday hits Marconi House, and Ian’s taking Gift Grub upstairs to the shiny new kitchen for a very special “cooking” segment with Matt Cooper. “Pancake Czar” Simon Harris launches a full-blown Pancake Action Plan, Katie Taylor brings a bit of bite to the batter and Garron Noone unveils a truly unhinged creation that definitely isn’t about Cork.
Feb 16, 2026 • 3min
Gift Grub: Donal Lenihan Slams Virgin Rugby Panel
Ireland may have “got out of jail” against Italy, but in Gift Grub, it’s the punditry that really takes the hit.Ian chats to RTÉ’s Donal Lenihan and Virgin Media's Peter O’Mahony to break down the match...and the analysis.
Feb 16, 2026 • 9min
Gift Grub: Dustin The Turkey's Top 5 Irish Songs
Iano is on a mission to get the nation talking ahead of Today FM’s countdown of the Top 100 Irish songs, and he kicked this week off with a very special guest who reckons he might even make the list himself… Dustin the Turkey.Dustin dives head-first into his Top 5, with plenty of chaos, Den nostalgia and a few wild detours along the way.Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Feb 13, 2026 • 3min
Gift Grub: What Is Ireland's Most Romantic County?!
According to a recent survey, Kerry is Ireland's most romantic county, and the data says that Kerry men are not afraid to splash the cash. Well, we know John Mullane LOVES his county and he has something to say about that! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Feb 13, 2026 • 3min
Gift Grub: Is Robbie Keane Heading To Spurs?
It’s been a hectic week in the Premier League, with managers getting the chop left, right, and centre, and Ian Dempsey wants to know if Robbie Keane might be headed to Spurs. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Feb 12, 2026 • 5min
Gift Grub: Radio ROG - Six Nations Talk Derailed by Screaming Women!
Ronan O'Gara and Quinny were back this morning with a brand new episode of Radio ROG. The lads were looking at Ireland's chances against Italy this weekend, but it seems the listeners are more interested in Conor Murray and Rob Kearney. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Feb 11, 2026 • 4min
Gift Grub: The Former Gift Grub Characters Support Group
What happens when your Gift Grub days come to an end? Well, you enter the Former Gift Grub Character Support Group, of course! Joe Duffy, Enda Kenny, Michael D, Ray D'Arcy, Joan Burton, and more former Gift Grub characters open up about the truth about life after Gift Grub. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Feb 10, 2026 • 4min
Gift Grub: Is Ryan Tubridy Set For A Comeback?!
There is no doubt about it - Ryan Tubridy has been in the media quite a bit recently. Is there a comeback on the cards? On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian got a preview of the plan for the big return! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Feb 9, 2026 • 4min
Gift Grub: Christy Campaigns To Be Included In Today FM’s 100 Greatest Irish Songs
On this morning's show, Ian kicked off Today FM’s 100 Greatest Irish Songs and was encouraging listeners to get in touch and vote for their favourites. Gift Grub's Christy Moore dropped in and was absolutely full with suggestions. He felt so inspired that he created a musical tribute of his own! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
