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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Sep 18, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: The Dáil Is Back But It's The Same Old, Same Old!
After a lovely, long summer break, the Dáil is back. Has anything changed? Well, if this morning's Gift Grub is anything to go by - no! Well, except for the fact that we're 14 billion euro richer!
Sep 17, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: All Roads Lead to Ratheniska For The 2024 Ploughing Championships
Well, today marks the start of the National Ploughing Championships. It will run until Thursday and over 200,000 people will make their way to Laois for the fun! There’s plenty going on - ploughing, cookery, crafts, sheep shearing and even a search of a new boyband! Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Sep 16, 2024 • 5min
Gift Grub: How Will We Spend This €14 Billion?!
Well, it's official. The Irish government has been told that it needs to collect €14 billion in taxes from Apple. But, what on earth will the government do with a windfall of this magnitude?! On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was joined by lots of familiar voices, who had a few ideas. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Sep 13, 2024 • 15min
Is Harry Potter Your Dream Waffle Topic?
The Lazenby's take on Harry Potter in Waffle, the Dunnes try their hand at Ireland's Smartest Surnames and all the MTV VMA goss from Shauna. Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.
Sep 13, 2024 • 3min
Gift Grub: Michael Flatley Gives All The Goss From The Irish Open
The Irish Open is underway and on this morning's Gift Grub, Michael Flatley and Graeme McDowell joined Ian to give him an update on the event, live from Royal County Down. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Sep 13, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: The Late Late Show Is Back!
Friday the 13th of September is unlucky for some but hopefully not for Patrick Kielty because after a long break, The Late Late Show returns to our screens tonight. Gift Grub's resident TV critic, Daniel O'Donnell, joined Ian on the line this morning to look ahead. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Sep 12, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Paschal's €13 Billion Cash Machine Windfall
On this morning's Gift Grub, Minister for Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe won a MASSIVE €13 billion with Ray Foley on the Cash Machine. How do you even think about spending a windfall like that?! Well, Paschal was so excited, he broke into song. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Sep 11, 2024 • 5min
Gift Grub: Irish Soccer Experts DESPAIR After Ireland's Loss
After Ireland's loss againt Greece last night, it's hard to know what's next. On this morning's Gift Grub, some of Ireland's footballing greats joined Ian on the line to discuss the state of Irish football and the future. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Sep 10, 2024 • 12min
A Tribute To One Of The Greatest Voices In Cinema
Iano pays tribute to cinema legend James Earl Jones, chats with Graham Norton and introduces the Clarkes to Ireland's Smartest Surname. Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.
Sep 10, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Oasis Are Hauled Up In Front Of The Public Accounts Committee
The Oasis ticket controversy continues to rumble on and on this morning's Gift Grub, the Gallagher brothers get hauled up in front of the Public Accounts Committee to answer some tricky questions. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
