

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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Mar 25, 2024 • 3min
Gift Grub: Ian Catches Up With Tubs
It's been a while since we've heard from Tubs, but on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was lucky enough to catch up with him. To find out how London life is treating him, hit play now!

Mar 25, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Keith Duffy Weighs In On The Big Bid
The Big Bid is in full swing and businesses across the country are vying to get Ian Dempsey to broadcast from their premises on Friday 12th of April. It's all to raise funds for Focus Ireland as part of Today FM's Big Busk. On this morning's Gift Grub, Keith Duffy decided he wanted Ian down at Tyreland on the day but unfortunately, he wasn't able to meet the reserve price. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Mar 22, 2024 • 5min
Paul Rudd Loves Ireland So Much, He Built His Very Own Irish Bar!
On this morning's show, Ian was joined by A-List actor and star of the new Ghostbusters movie, Paul Rudd. Paul gave the low down on 'Ghostbusters - Frozen Empire', which opens in cinemas today and revealed his deep-rooted Irish connections. He loves the place so much that he built his very own Irish bar, IN HIS HOUSE! Hit play now to hear the full interview.

Mar 22, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Radio Roy - An Interim Manager Special!
As we know, John O'Shea has stepped in as interim manager for the Boys in Green, to help them through their upcoming games against Belgium and Switzerland. As is customary before any big match, Gift Grub went over to Radio Roy to check in on the mood in camp! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Mar 21, 2024 • 5min
Gift Grub: Varadkar Goes Full Ryan Gosling With Beautiful Rendition Of 'I'm Just Leo'
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar shocked the nation with his resignation yesterday. The announcement was followed by many questions from the public. What drove him to stand down? What will he do next? Ian was lucky enough to get the man himself on the line this morning and was able to quiz him and probe a bit deeper. It turns out, 'He's Just Leo'. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Mar 20, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Irish Politicians Take On 'Goodfellas'
Irish politicians have just returned from their various trips around the world, representing Ireland for St. Patrick's Day and in this morning's Gift Grub, Leo looks back on the adventure with great fondness. If you're a movie buff, you'll enjoy this. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Mar 19, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Daniel Has An Issue With One Particular TV Ad
On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian caught up with our resident television critic, Daniel O'Donnell, who has a real problem with the new Sky Stream ad. Pádraig Harrington, on the other hand, thinks it's great! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Mar 15, 2024 • 3min
Gift Grub: The Annual Paddy's Day Government Ministers World Junket Chase
It's a bit of a mouthful this one!With Leo on Boston Boy and Martin on Hey Toronto, what could go wrong?!Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

Mar 14, 2024 • 5min
Gift Grub: Radio ROG Looks Ahead To Scotland Game
After the disappointment of last week's England game, rugby fans look forward to the Scotland match this weekend with trepidation. The Radio ROG team previewed the Six Nations clash and like everyone else, found themselves getting drawn into the Kate Middleton drama. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Mar 14, 2024 • 5min
Shauna's School Run - CBS Dundalk
Shauna’s School Run is back!Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from Senior Infants, 1st and 2nd class at CBS Primary School in Dundalk. She spoke to Farah, Kyran, Luna, Chloe, Liam, Iarlaith, Jaxon, Leon, Kyla-Rose and Ouijdan and quizzed them about the dawn of air taxis and with St. Patrick's Day coming up, she also asked them what they loved about Ireland, what they are most proud of, and what it’s famous for as a country.Click play now to hear what they had to say!


