

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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Apr 27, 2023 • 4min
Meet The Clare Barber Who Has Seen The Boss 75 Times (And Cut His Hair!)
On this morning's show, Ian caught up with Jimi The Barber from Clare, live from Barcelona. Jimi was queuing for the pit for his 75th (Yes 75th!!!) Bruce Springsteen show when he spoke to Ian and he told all about his dedication to The Boss . He even revealed that he was lucky enough to cut Bruce's hair...

Apr 27, 2023 • 4min
Gift Grub: Christy Moore Is The Latest Star To Get The AI Treatment
There's been a lot of talk about the influence AI technology could have on music and in recent weeks,AI versions of Drake, The Weekend and Oasis have been created. However, our own Christy Moore is the latest star to get the AI treatment. He's not too happy about it.

Apr 26, 2023 • 4min
Gift Grub: The Annual Gift Grub Snooker Championship
It's that time of the year again, the annual Gift Grub Snooker Championship is a GO! In this year's tournament, some of your favourite Gift Grub characters showcase their incredible skills...

Apr 25, 2023 • 5min
Gift Grub: Does Paschal Have What It Takes To Be In The Garda Síochána?!
An Garda Síochána is calling on people to apply to become a member of the force and some of the Gift Grub crew have thrown their hats in the ring...

Apr 24, 2023 • 4min
Gift Grub: The Don Is Coming Back
Just weeks after Joe Biden came to stay, Donald Trump is set to visit Ireland next month. But, will he get the 'Cead Mile Failte' from the Irish government and our President? Well, Donald himself appeared on this morning's Gift Grub and it seems there may be a few scheduling issues...

Apr 24, 2023 • 2min
Gift Grub: Morgaaan Freeman Is In His Element
It was a thrilling weekend of GAA, with Dublin V Laois, Waterford v Limerick, Clare v Tipperary, Offaly v Meath to name but a few. Our resident GAA fan, the one and only Morgaaaan Freeman, was in his element...

Apr 20, 2023 • 4min
Gift Grub: Where Have All The Bean An Tí gone?!
The Gaeltacht as we know it could be a thing of the past. Apparently, there is a shortage of host families, and in particular, Bean An Tís! The Gift Grub women decided to throw the hats in the ring...

Apr 20, 2023 • 5min
Shauna's School Run - The Heath NS, Laois
In her latest trip to primary schools across the country, Shauna headed off to meet the students from 1st, 2nd and 3rd class in The Heath National School in Laois.
She spoke to Cian, George, James, John, Lauren, Quinn, Leah, Tadhg, Thomas, Zach,
Ben Charlie, Ellen, Emily, Harry, Seán, Sophie Marie, Zoe, Killian, Leah, Rían, Aisling, Róise, Tara, Emily , Emma, Finn, Mike, Lily Belle and Cormac
Last week, we were talking about the prediction that footballer managers and their assistants could be replaced with robots in as little as 10 years. She asked the kids what they thought of this and if it was a good idea. She also asked about snoring and it seems quite a few Mammies and Daddies snore in The Heath....
Thanks to secretary Mary Catherine Meade who organised the visit, Mr Delaney, Ms Ging, Ms O’Connor and principal Mr O’Brien who gave up his office!

Apr 19, 2023 • 3min
Gift Grub: A Momentous Day - The Return Of The Tea Trolley!
After a long break, the beloved 'Tea Trolley' has made a return to Irish trains. Iarnród Éireann confirmed details for the return of the onboard catering service, meaning that your chicken and stuffing sandwich dreams can once again, become a reality...

Apr 18, 2023 • 5min
Gift Grub: Michael D Turns 82!
Our wonderful President, Michael D Higgins, celebrates his 82nd birthday today. Some of the Gift Grub crew joined Ian this morning to surprise the man himself.


