The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

It was announced last week that Rory Gallagher’s legendary Fender Stratocaster guitar was going up for auction, much to the dismay of rock and roll fans across the country. There have been calls to keep the guitar in Ireland and the government have been urged to intervene, to help hold onto this piece of history. On this morning’s Gift Grub, the Liveline was lighting up! Hit play now to hear the full episode. 

Spain were crowned winners of Euros 2024 last night, after an exciting 2-1 victory over England. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was joined by Eamon Dunphy, who was overcome with passion. Who knew Eamon could speak Spanish?! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Rugby fans rejoiced on Saturday as Ireland beat South Africa by one point, after a dramatic and nail-biting game in Durban. Donal Lenihan joined Ian for this morning's Gift Grub and he was full of the joys. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Donal Lenihan joined Ray, live from South Africa, ahead of the second Ireland v South Africa test. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

This week, the big story in Irish sport was the appointment of the new Ireland manager. Icelandic Heimir Hallgrimsson held his first press conference on Thursday and on this morning's Gift Grub, former Ireland managers joined Ray to review his performance. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

They've only gone and done it! England are one game away from glory after defeating the Netherlands with a last minute winner. Nigel Farage, Eamon Dunphy and Ryan Tubridy all give their immediate reaction.

Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this week. On this morning's Gift Grub, we managed to get inside the Aras to see how they are marking this momentous milestone. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

After Sunday’s historic dethroning of four in a row champions Limerick, celebrations are continuing in Cork. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

The All Ireland final we were all expecting was Limerick v Kilkenny. Instead, it's Cork v Clare. Marty Morrissey and Roy Keane nailed their colours to the mast with Ray Foley this morning.

Matt Cooper, host of The Last Word on Today FM, gives a detailed description of being stuck in Malahide Castle waiting for Nicki Minaj to take to the stage.