

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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Feb 9, 2024 • 3min
Gift Grub: Ro and Keith Clear Up Those Chorley Rumours
Ronan Keating, Shane Lynch, Keith Duffy, and Brian McFadden are hoping to follow in Ryan Reynold's footsteps and emulate what he has done with Wrexham. The lads have reportedly been in talks to invest in Chorley Football Club. It might seem like a slightly random choice but they joined Ian on the line during this morning's Gift Grub to clear it all up. Hit play now to listen to the full episode.

Feb 8, 2024 • 6min
Gift Grub: Six Nations Fever Sparks Surge In Rugby Inspired Baby Names
Wham! Bam! Here comes a Grand Slam it's Radio ROGAll eyes are on Ireland as they prepare to take on Italy this weekend.The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show crossed over live to Radio ROG for a very special Six Nations show.Catch all the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button on this page.

Feb 7, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Sinn Fein FM Is Back!
It has been a big week for Sinn Fein. There's been lots of press coverage and plenty of speculation around their call for a United Ireland, which means it's the perfect time to check in and get a new episode of Sinn Fein FM. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Feb 6, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Eamon & John's Take On The Deposit Return Scheme
The Deposit Return Scheme, which went live last Thursday, aims to improve the amount of recycling of soft drinks & bottles in Ireland. On this morning's Gift Grub, some of the older members of the cast looked back to days gone by and glass bottles with great nostalgia. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Feb 2, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: The Big Lead Up To The Six Nations Opener
Rugby fans are eagerly awaiting tonight's Six Nations opener against France and some of the Gift Grub crew joined Ian on the line to give a real sense of the pre-match excitement. As Donal Lenihan would say himself, this could change EVERYTHING! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Feb 2, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: RTÉ Presenters Defend Their Wages
There has been a lot of conversation around the RTÉ presenter wages and their top earners. A selection of the highest-paid staff joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub, to crunch the numbers and defend their pay. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Feb 1, 2024 • 5min
Shauna's School Run - Scoil Naomh Feichín, Termonfeckin
After a break for Christmas, Shauna’s School Run is back!Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from 1st and 2nd classes at Scoil Naomh Feichín in Termonfeckin. She spoke to Millie, Darcie, AJ, Kai, Jacob, Mila, Lucy, Hugo, Sebastian & Sarah. She quizzed them about youngest siblings and getting bored in your job. Click play now to hear what they had to say!

Feb 1, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Have You Ever Wondered What Michael O'Leary Is Like As A Landlord?
Michael O'Leary has been in the news a lot this week after it emerged that he purchased 25 new houses in a north Dublin estate for staff. What would the Ryanair boss be like as a landlord? Well, this morning's Gift Grub gave us a sneak peek. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Jan 31, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: The FOGS Get Patriotic Ahead Of Six Nations
Ireland's favourite boyband, The FOGS, are back. The supergroup, made up of Irish legends Ronan O'Gara, Alan Quinlan and Paul O'Connell, are gearing up for the Six Nations and they joined Ian in the studio this morning to pay tribute to our 'Boys in Green' ahead of the opener in Marseille this weekend.

Jan 30, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Klopp's Departure Leaves Fans In Tatters!
Jurgen Klopp's shock departure sent shockwaves through the football community last week. In Liverpool fans are still struggling to come to terms with the news. Joe Duffy's Liveline was hopping on this morning's Gift Grub. Hit play now to hear the full episode.


