

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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Jan 29, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Dáithí Ó Sé Becomes An Honorary Cork Man
Proud Kerry man Dáithí Ó Sé may have caused some unrest in the Kingdom. The RTÉ presenter was recently crowned an honorary Cork man and even received a Cork 'passport'. The bould Dáithí joined Ian on the show this morning, as well as some other famous faces, who had a thing or two to say about it. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Jan 29, 2024 • 3min
Gift Grub: Dancing With The Stars - Movie Week
It was all about the movies on last night's Dancing With The Stars, but the credits rolled for Cork TikToker Miriam Mullins, who was sent home. On this morning's Gift Grub, judges Brian and Arthur joined Ian to give him all the juicy gossip. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Jan 26, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: It's Pay Day Baby!
January has been a long month, but for lots of people around the country, this week brought some joy, in the form of PAYDAY! Even the Gift Grub crew had been counting down the days. They joined Ian on the line this morning to rejoice! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Jan 25, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: What's Another Year Waiting For Eurovision Glory
"No win to cheer, what's another year?"Louis Walsh has commandeered a group of concerned artists who are beside themselves with worry over Ireland's chances at future Eurovision Song Contest.As their song goes:🎶 What's another year of sending someone without any plan What's another year of coming in last behind Azerbaijan 🎶Catch all of the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button.

Jan 24, 2024 • 3min
Gift Grub: The Campaign To Get Dermot Bannon Back On The Late Late Show Rages On!
Fans of Dermot Bannon have been left wondering why their favourite TV architect has been excluded from this season of The Late Late Show. A regular on the couch with Ryan Tubridy, Dermo is yet to make an appearance opposite Patrick Kielty. But why? This morning's Gift Grub highlighted the campaign for change. Hit play now to hear the full episode!

Jan 23, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Who CAN Manage The Irish Football Team?
The hunt for the new Irish football manager is on. But, who can manage the boys in green? Who is the right person for the job? The FAI are on the case and have been making a few calls. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Jan 22, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: There's A Rat In RTÉ!
Reports of a rat infestation on the RTÉ campus have been circling for a while but apparently, a staff member had to kill a rodent in the newsroom last week. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was joined by some RTÉ staff, who gave their thoughts on the whole debacle. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Jan 19, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Donal Lenihan Rejoices As Peter O'Mahony Is Named As Captain!
The big news from the Irish Rugby camp this week was, of course, that Peter O'Mahony has been appointed the new team captain. He was named skipper as part of Andy Farrell's unveiling of the squad for the Six Nations and there has been a very positive reaction to the choice. Some of the Gift Grub crew joined Ian this morning to give their thoughts on it. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Jan 19, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Is Michael D A Good Tipper?!
President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, has a few things to get off his chest. His major issue today is around tipping and how American tipping culture has found its way here too. He's not a happy camper. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Jan 18, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Leo Varakdar Turns 45!
Our Taoiseach, Leo Varakar, turns 45 today. His colleagues in the Dáil decided to go above and beyond this year. They went one step further than the traditional 'Happy Birthday' song, they made it a full production! Hit play now to hear the full episode.


