

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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Oct 24, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Johnny Sexton Loses His Temper With Ian (Again!)
Johnny Sexton looks set to make a return to the Irish Rugby team after reportedly being offered a coaching role. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to clear up a few things and in classic Johnny fashion, he got a bit frustrated. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Oct 23, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Ballymun Paschal Takes On The Monk
Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch is a familiar name to many but according to recent reports, he is considering running for election in the Dublin Central constituency. On this morning's Gift Grub, Dublin Central TD Paschal Donohoe reacted to the news that he has some competition. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Oct 22, 2024 • 9min
The Airport That Restricts How Long You Hug Your Loved Ones
The international airport that is restricting how long you hug your friends and family plus the pet pig craze has hit Ireland! Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.

Oct 22, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Irish Broadcasters Undergo Rigorous Training Ahead Of Election
Ireland's current affairs broadcasters have a busy time ahead. Matt Cooper, Pat Kenny, and Miriam O'Callaghan have been working hard to make sure they are ready for the General Election. To hear the full episode, click play now.

Oct 22, 2024 • 3min
Gift Grub: Simon Harris Dodges Ian's Questions On The General Election
Rumours are rife that there’s another general election on the way. But, when? Taoiseach Simon Harris joined Ian on the line for this morning’s Gift Grub and refused to commit to anything. Heather Humphries also answered questions about her future. Hit play now to hear the full episode

Oct 21, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Simon Harris Dodges Ian's Questions On The General Election
Rumours are rife that there’s another general election on the way. But, when? Taoiseach Simon Harris joined Ian on the line for this morning’s Gift Grub and refused to commit to anything. Heather Humphries also answered questions about her future. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Oct 21, 2024 • 3min
Gift Grub: Keith Duffy Explains The New GAA Rules
The GAA have been pushing for the introduction of a new scoring system and some of these new rules got an airing at the weekend. It seemed that some people were struggling to get their heads around the proposed changes. Keith Duffy joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub and attempted to break it down. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Oct 18, 2024 • 5min
Gift Grub - Roy Keane Roasts Barry 'Cash Machine' Dunne
The amounts of money given away on the Today FM Cash Machine are in the six figures these days and there's one man giving it away - Barry Dunne! Roy Keane has noticed how popular Barry has become and has had enough. It's his job after all!

Oct 17, 2024 • 5min
Gift Grub: Who'll Be The Biggest Traitor In Ireland?
Last week, RTÉ announced that Traitors Ireland, the Irish adaptation of the global hit reality competition series, The Traitors, will be coming to our screens in 2025. Who’ll present it? Who will the contestants be? It's all up for debate on Liveline with Joe Duffy.

Oct 16, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Sinn Fein FM Battle To Stay On Air
It’s been a tough few weeks for Sinn Fein. Resignations and embarrassing controversies have littered the party over the past number of weeks. We went live to Sinn Fein FM to hear how Mary Lou and gang were holding up.


