The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

TV quiz legend and The Chase’s own Darragh 'The Menace' Ennis dropped into the studio this morning to chat about his 'Ultimate Pub Quiz' in Dublin’s Laughter Lounge. Darragh gave Ian all the info about the quiz, as well as all the dirt on The Chase. He then took on our resident Beat The Intro Queen, Shauna O'Reilly. However, neither Shauna nor Darragh covered themselves in glory! Hit play now to hear the chat in full.

Well, it was all about the frights on last night's Dancing With The Stars. On this morning's Gift Grub, some of the famous judging panel joined Ian to give him the full run down. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

The 3Arena is the place to be tonight. Legendary Irish magazine Hot Press kicks off its 50-year celebrations with a massive gig featuring a whole host of Irish stars and a special appearance from Michael D Higgins. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian caught up with our former president. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Former Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to break down Ireland's Six Nations debut last night. He was followed by assistant coach Johnny Sexton, who was frustrated to put it lightly! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Michael Flatley dropped into the Breakfast Show this morning ahead of Lord of the Dance hitting the 3Arena.It’s “a soft day” outside, but Michael’s promising the feet will be raining down on that stage harder than an orange alert.Expect wild granddaddy wisdom, Monaco tales, Princess Grace name-drops, and a diamond Rolex on the strand.

Ireland kick off their Six Nations tonight against France in Paris, but there’s a big name missing from the team sheet - Andrew Porter!Andrew joined Ian this morning on the phone to chat injuries, comeback hopes, and what it’s like watching the lads when you’re stuck on the sideline.Then Gift Grub crashes the call, with Donal Lenihan giving a “rugby insight” only he could deliver, and Johnny Sexton laying into Ian for asking the important questions — like birthdays.

The Six Nations is almost here, and Gift Grub is getting match-ready in the only way it knows how.Ian’s joined in studio by the Fogs… sorry, the “Fogees” — with Paul O’Connell, ROG and Quinny lined up to drop a brand new hype track ahead of Ireland’s clash with France at the Stade de France.Press play and get fired up for kick-off.

In this episode of Gift Grub, Iano dives into the relentless and soggy weather wreaking havoc across Ireland. As spring remains a distant dream, we hear from Daniel O'Donnell who is fed up with the constant downpours and is more fed up with Met Eireann's weather alerts. Martin King and Bertie Ahern give their opinion too.

The bloody rain. Will it ever stop!? The East coast got a battering this week but it hasn't stopped raining in 2026 across the country. We see how the weather is affecting government, media and more in Gift Grub.

Eric Trump, son of American president Donald Trump, has said his father intends to build a Trump Tower in Dublin. The president joined Ian this morning to talk about his plans and his planned renovation work on the Cliffs of Moher.