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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Oct 15, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Tinker Tailor Senator Spy
Many of our politicians have been denying having any connections with the Kremlin after reports of a Russian asset in Leinster House. It feels like this story deserves the movie treatment…
Oct 14, 2024 • 3min
Gift Grub: Donal Lenihan Compares RG Snyman To King Kong
80,000 Leinster and Munster supporters packed into Croke Park on Saturday evening for the URC clash between the two provinces. While Leinster took the bonus point win, it was the appearance of RG Snyman in a Leinster jersey that irked commentator Donal Lenihan most.
Oct 14, 2024 • 3min
Gift Grub: Ireland Suffer Greek Tragedy In Athens
Well it was good while it lasted! Despite a spirited performance, Ireland got back to losing ways in Athens last night with a 2-0 defeat to Greece. Eamon Dunphy and Robbie Keane joined Ray for a post match review.
Oct 11, 2024 • 3min
Gift Grub: Leinster & Munster Respect & Hate Each Other
Leinster take on Munster in Croke Park this weekend and all the talk leading up to the game is one of mutual respect and mutual hatred. Johnny Sexton and Ronan O Gara joined Ray to preview the game this morning.
Oct 11, 2024 • 3min
Gift Grub: Ireland Have Officially Won A Football Match
Ireland beat Finland in Helsinki last night with a last minute Robbie Brady goal. Eamon Dunphy and Mick McCarthy joined Ray to celebrate victory at last.
Oct 10, 2024 • 3min
Gift Grub: Roy Keane Looks Ahead To Ireland v Finland Live From A Sauna
Ireland take on Finland tonight in the Nations League and are hoping for the first win of Heimir Hallgrimsson's reign. Roy Keane embraces Finnish culture by looking ahead to the big game while broadcasting live from a sauna.
Oct 9, 2024 • 3min
Gift Grub: Harris Heads For The White House
Taoiseach Simon Harris is on the move yet again with a visit to The White House to meet President Biden today. They are holding an event to mark the centenary of bilateral relations between Ireland and the US.Not everything goes as planned for our Simon!
Oct 7, 2024 • 11min
Nostalgia Warning: Bullseye is back!
The return of Bullseye, Reece Witherspoon's new project and the Carter family take on Bluey in Waffle. Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.
Oct 4, 2024 • 5min
Gift Grub: Cork Mourns The Loss of Lennox's
On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian went live to the queue outside legendary chippers Lennox's, as Corkonians desperately waited for their last bag of chips. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Oct 3, 2024 • 6min
Shauna's School Run - St Patrick's NS, Baconstown, Co. Meath
Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from 1st and 2nd class at St Patrick’s NS, Baconstown, Co. Meath. She spoke to George, Lilah, Teddy, Amber, Michael, Emma, Molly, Conor, Oisin and Lexie and asked them about the cost of concert tickets and the subjects they’d introduce to schools if they had the power. Thanks to Ms Bush, secretary Marian, and principal Mr. Cathal Fenton for facilitating the visit. If you'd like Shauna to visit your school, email breakfast@todayfm.com! Hit play now to hear the full episode.
