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 9, 2024 • 5min
Gift Grub: Who Will Be Crowned Dáil Éireann's Darts Champion?
Gift Grub: Who Will Be Dáil Éireann's 2024 Darts Champion?Will it be Micheál The Titanium Tanaiste, Leo The Loose Cannon Varadkar or Paschal Double Top Donohoe?Find out by pressing Play below!
Jan 8, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Dancing With The Stars Is Back For Another Year!
Well, Dancing With The Stars has returned for another season. The show kicked off at the weekend and our regular Gift Grub contributors were back to give the run down on all the action and behind-the-scenes goss. Hit play to hear the full episode.
Jan 8, 2024 • 2min
Gift Grub: Michael D is NOT happy to see Easter Decorations
Christmas is well and truly over but much to Michael D's horror, the Quality Street are gone from supermarkets and they have been replaced by Easter chocolate. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Jan 5, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Roy Keane Defends Himself Against Rory McIlroy's Snub Claim
Rory McIlroy recently relived a very painful childhood experience. When he was 12, he was snubbed by his footballing hero, the one and only Roy Keane, who refused to sign an autograph. On this morning's Gift Grub, Roy joined Ian to give his side of the story. It turns out that Rory wasn't alone. Hit play now to hear the full story.
Jan 4, 2024 • 3min
Gift Grub: The Barry's Tea Ad Gets A January Makeover!
You probably heard the beautiful and sentimental Barry's Tea ad in the run-up to Christmas. In fact, some people say Christmas only begins when they hear it. Well, that famous ad has had a January revamp, and it's a little bit more suited to this cold, miserable month. Hit play to hear the episode in full.
Jan 3, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Stressed Out Parents Turn To Joe!
On this morning's Gift Grub, the parents of Ireland turned to Joe Duffy to air their woes. With the kids off school for another week, they are crawling the walls. Hit play now for the full episode.
Jan 2, 2024 • 3min
Gift Grub: Roy On New Year's Resolutions
It's the 2nd of January and naturally, all conversations lead to New Year's Resolutions. Well, Roy has a few thoughts on them....Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Dec 15, 2023 • 7min
Christmas Time Back Home WINNER! James From Limerick Is Coming Home For Christmas!
As we all know, there are Irish people dotted all over the world, and thousands of them still tune into Today FM every day for a little taste of home. Well, Ian Dempsey announced that he was going to fly one lucky listener and their loved ones home for Christmas this year. The lucky winner was chosen this morning and that was James Frawley from Limerick, living in New York. Click play to hear the gorgeous moment when James found out he was coming home and be warned, you might need your tissues!
Dec 14, 2023 • 4min
Gift Grub: 2023 Summed Up In Song
Well, 2023 is drawing to a close and that means it's time for the annual Gift Grub review of the year. But, how do you sum up one whole year in 3 minutes?! Well, hit play to find out and to hear the full episode.
Dec 13, 2023 • 4min
Gift Grub: Celebs Santa Letters
We catch up with Santa reading his letters from Roy Keane, Katie Taylor and Donald Trump.
