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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Nov 15, 2023 • 6min
Gift Grub: Who Will Be Today FM's New Lunchtime Presenter?
Pamela Joyce left her lunchtime show on Today FM last week and talk has turned to her replacement. Auditions have begun behind the scenes with Johnny Sexton and Ryan Tubridy all in with a shout.
Nov 14, 2023 • 4min
Gift Grub: Frank Greaney Reports On Repeat Robbery Offender
On this morning's Gift Grub, Matt Cooper was joined by Frank Greaney, who revealed details of a notorious figure at large carrying out large scale robberies of British football clubs.
Nov 13, 2023 • 3min
Gift Grub: Mary Lou Is Ready To Become Taoiseach
Sinn Fein Mary Lou McDonald caught up with Ian to tell him about a green storm warning for the whole of Ireland as they prepare to become the next party in government.
Nov 9, 2023 • 3min
Gift Grub: How Much Would You Pay To See Bruce Springsteen?
Bruce Springsteen tickets for Croke Park are still available after going on sale on Monday. Tickets to see ‘The Boss’ in Croke Park on Wednesday, November 8 range from €146.25 to €161.25.Miriam O Callaghan and her Prime Time team are on the case to find out more.
Nov 8, 2023 • 5min
Gift Grub: U2 Sample The Sights & Sounds of Sin City
U2 are currently wowing fans in Las Vegas at Sphere since kicking off the show in late September. They have a few weeks off due to Formula 1 coming to Vegas so no better time to let the hair down and enjoy the sights and sounds of Sin City.
Nov 7, 2023 • 4min
Gift Grub: Just What Is Going On At Man United
Man United are in crisis-mode at the minute. Hanging on by their fingernails in the Champions League and beaten easily at home by Man City, it hasn't been an easy time for all at the club this season. Some fans vented their frustrations during a recent MUTV phone-in show.
Nov 6, 2023 • 3min
Gift Grub: Eamon Dunphy Celebrates The One, The Only, John Giles.
Footballing legend John Giles turns 83 today and on this morning's Gift Grub, his long-time friend Eamon Dunphy joined Ian to celebrate his pal. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Nov 6, 2023 • 4min
Gift Grub: Micheál Martin Is Still On A High After The Ard Fheis
Fianna Fáil's Ard Fheis was on over the weekend and party leader Micheál Martin is still on a high after it. Although, it seems the presence of Bertie Ahern is slightly overshadowing things. Hit play to hear the full episode.
Nov 3, 2023 • 4min
Gift Grub: Dáithí Doles Out Advice To The Follicly Challenged
Earlier this week, Dáithí Ó Sé revealed that he'd had a hair transplant and joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub, to give some insight into the procedure and to offer advice to some other men in a similar situation.
Nov 3, 2023 • 4min
Gift Grub: Dave Fanning Reviews The New Beatles Track And Cancels Himself
The long-awaited last-ever Beatles track 'Now and Then' was released yesterday and music fans around the world rejoiced. Except for Dave Fanning, who joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub - he had nothing good to say about the archive track! However, he quickly backpedaled when Michael D challenged him. Hit play to hear the full episode.
