The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show
Today FM
300 episodes
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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Gift Grub: Ryan Tubridy To Dip His Toe In Politics
Is Ryan Tubridy heading for the Dáil?! That's what the papers are saying anyway! On this morning's Gift Grub, he joined Ray on the line to outline his ideas. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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Gift Grub: Your Weekly Fix
Welcome along to Gift Grub - Your Weekly Fix. We’ve pulled together all of the big Gift Grub moments from the week in one place, just to make life easier for you! From a Crimecall special to Johnny Sexton's new gig,…
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Gift Grub: Miriam & Liam Gallagher Clash Over Fontaines DC
Miriam O’Callaghan came out this week in defence of Irish band Fontaines DC who have been getting some criticism from Liam Gallagher of Oasis fame. Miriam, Liam, Dave Fanning and Pat Kenny all come together for this…
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Gift Grub: Johnny Sexton Is Bringing His Expertise To A Hotel Near You
Johnny Sexton has landed a new gig… not on a pitch, but in the Johnstown Collection Hotel Group, brought in as “strategic advisor” on team behaviour and culture. As forensic as he was on the pitch, Johnny is checking…
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Gift Grub: Crimecall Reveals The Latest Scrotes At Large In Ireland
Crimecall was on RTE last night. A show that has been running for years and is apparently pulling in huge ratings for RTE. Last night's episode featured some "scrotes" still roaming the streets of the country... Gift…
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Gift Grub: Can You Handle Marty Morrissey's 2027 Calendar?
Marty Morrissey is back, and this time he’s gone full glossy… with a calendar for 2027 that’s “flying off the shelves” all over Ireland. Marty joins Ray to talk about the “12 Marty’s” and he’s already out shooting the…
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Gift Grub: Munster, Leinster & Connacht All Victorious In Europe
It was a huge weekend of Champions Cup rugby, with Leinster, Munster and even Connacht all getting in on the action. Leinster legend Rob Kearney, Munster cheerleader Donal Lenihan and Connacht's gorgeous representative…
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Gift Grub: Your Weekly Fix
Welcome along to Gift Grub - Your Weekly Fix. We’ve pulled together all of the big Gift Grub moments from the week in one place, just to make life easier for you! From the public sector strikes to spider season, it's…
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Gift Grub: Spider Season Has Miriam Trapped!
Have you noticed an influx of spiders in your home? You’re not imagining it, and yes, they are bigger! Apparently, it’s spider season! Poor Miriam O’Callaghan joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub, and she was in a…
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Gift Grub: Munster Take On Racing 92
Munster take on Racing 92 in Cork this weekend at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, but it seems the ticket sales have been a bit slow. Donal Lenihan joined Ian on the line to investigate what is happening! Hit play now to hear the…
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Gift Grub: How Can GAA Players Get More Kip?!
According to a new report released this week, 73% of GAA players are 'poor sleepers'. Why is that, and what can they do to improve on that stat?! Well, on this morning’s Gift Grub, Davy Fitz had an exciting idea to…
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Gift Grub: Michael D Fights Back!
Ever wonder how former President Michael D Higgins is adjusting to life after Áras an Uachtaráin? Well, on this morning's Gift Grub, we caught up with Michael D and Sabina, and it turns out they are experiencing a few…
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Gift Grub: Mary Lou Lets Rip At Micheál Martin Over Strike
With the country on the cusp of going on strike tomorrow, Mary Lou McDonald had a number of concerns, criticisms and accusations to level at Taoiseach Michéal Martin and Tanaiste Simon Harris. However, they didn't seem…
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Gift Grub: Staff Are Feeling The Heat At RTÉ
Well, RTÉ are back in the news again! The government has cut its funding to the national broadcaster by €20 million and apparently staff have expressed worry about the cutbacks. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian caught…
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Gift Grub: Brian Kerr and Robbie Keane React To Man City Win
Manchester City delivered a big 3-0 victory over Liverpool yesterday; City's first after being found guilty of financial rule breaches. Naturally, there was a lot of tension in the crowd and on this morning's Gift…
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Gift Grub: Rob Kearney Gets Excited About Leinster’s New Home
The RDS stadium, now renamed the Laya Arena, is set to be officially unveiled this weekend, as Leinster takes on Cardiff.Rugby legends Rob Kearney and Johnny Sexton joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to express…
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Gift Grub: Your Weekly Fix
Welcome along to Gift Grub - Your Weekly Fix. We’ve pulled together all of the big Gift Grub moments from the week in one place, just to make life easier for you! From the budget to Christy Moore's new exhibition, it's…
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Gift Grub: Christy Moore Marks Major Milestone
Irish legend Christy Moore launched a new exhibition this week, which features a collection of memorabilia spanning his career. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to tell him more. Hit play now to hear the…
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Gift Grub: Simon Harris Juggles Babies and Budgets
On this morning's Gift Grub, Simon Harris attempted to explain the details of the new tax-free investment accounts announced with the budget, whilst juggling baby duties. Bertie Ahern chimed in with his say, as did…
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Gift Grub: Radio ROG Dedicate A Special To Peter O’Mahony
On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to the Radio ROG studio for a very special episode of the show. However, there's no rugby on, so what are they doing?! Well, they are hosting a one-off, dedicated to Peter…
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Gift Grub: Budget Day Chaos For Simon Harris
It’s Budget Day, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Simon Harris was under serious pressure to get the numbers sorted, despite being baffled by spreadsheets! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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Gift Grub: Matt Cooper Investigates Late Late Show Song Slaughter
On this morning's Gift Grub, Matt Cooper and Frank Greaney joined Ian to investigate an incident at RTÉ’s Late Late Show Country Music Special, where two Dolly Parton classics were brutally murdered! Hit play now to…
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Gift Grub: Pierce Brosnan Has A New Fan
On this morning's Gift Grub, Michael Flatley called in to declare his love for his new favourite show - Mobland. He was actually joined on the line by the star of the series...Pierce Brosnan! Hit play now to hear the…
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Gift Grub: Your Weekly Fix
Welcome along to Gift Grub - Your Weekly Fix. We’ve pulled together all of the big Gift Grub moments from the week in one place, just to make life easier for you! From Man City's charges to the Late Late Country Music…
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Gift Grub: Davy & Mullane Debate Zuckerberg's GAA Donation
Gift Grub tackles the biggest “windfall” in the sunny southeast as Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan donate €150,000 to three GAA clubs in Waterford — and not everyone is delighted. Waterford hurling legend John…
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Gift Grub: Taoiseach & Tánaiste Pay Homage To Dolly Parton
The Late Late Show goes full country this week with the annual special celebrating the music of Dolly, Daniel and more. Micheál Martin and Simon Harris join Patrick Kielty for a special tribute to Dolly ahead of Budget…
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Gift Grub: Ronan Keating Wants Some Of U2's Viral Magic
Ronan Keating is on tour at the moment and coming to a city near you soon! With U2's publicity stunts going viral last week in Dublin, Ro is on the hunt to recreate some of that magic.
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Gift Grub: Are Man City Still The Champions?
Manchester City are finally found guilty of 114 charges of financial doping — and Gift Grub imagines the one protest the Premier League never saw coming. From Steven Gerrard and Sir Alex Ferguson to José Mourinho,…
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Gift Grub: Daniel Reviews RTE's New Drama
On this morning’s Gift Grub, Ian crosses to Daniel for a review of RTÉ’s brand new drama, Tall Tales and Murder — and Daniel is absolutely...raving about it! Part Fair City on magic mushrooms, part Love/Hate, there's…
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Gift Grub: I'm Freeeeeeeeeee To Go To Slane
Oasis tickets are officially gone — all 27 shows sold out — but who from Gift Grub got them?? Miriam, Willie O Dea and Keith Duffy all reveal varying degrees of success with codes and the now golden tickets!
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Gift Grub: Your Weekly Fix
Welcome along to Gift Grub - Your Weekly Fix. We’ve pulled together all of the big Gift Grub moments from the week in one place, just to make life easier for you! From Ed Sheeran to the latest sporting autobiography,…
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Gift Grub: Mario Rosenstock's Big Book Launch
Our very own Mario Rosenstock has released his first book, Gift Grub & Me, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian caught up with the man of the moment, published author, Mr Mario Rosenstock. Hit play now to hear the…
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Gift Grub: Radio Roy Looks Ahead To Kosovo Game
On this morning's Gift Grub, ahead of the Ireland match in Kosovo, Ian crossed live to Radio Roy for a special preview of the game. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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Gift Grub: Ed Sheeran Plays It Safe
Well, it's safe to say Ed Sheeran has been in the limelight quite a bit recently. On this morning's Gift Grub, he was desperate to move on from the drama and talk about his music, but it didn't quite work out that way.…
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Gift Grub: Peter O’Mahony's New Book Hits Bookshelves
Yet another rugby autobiography is landing on the shelves, and this time it’s Munster legend Peter O’Mahony. On this morning's Gift Grub, Donal Lenihan, Johnny Sexton and Ronan O’Gara joined Ian to have their say on…
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Gift Grub: Simon Harris Is The New Minister For Emergencies
The Government’s 'Be Emergency Ready' initiative is kicking off today, with millions of booklets landing on doorsteps across the country, warning us to stock up on water, torches, blankets and tinned food. On this…
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Gift Grub: Your Weekly Fix
Welcome along to Gift Grub - Your Weekly Fix. We’ve pulled together all of the big Gift Grub moments from the week in one place, just to make life easier for you! From Troy Parrott Mania to The Ploughing Championships,…
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Gift Grub: The Bookies Favourites To Appear On Tonight's Late Late Show
The Late Late Show is back tonight, and Gift Grub is already in full swing trying to predict who’ll be walking out first. Ivan Yates is on the line to reveal what the bookies are saying, where the money’s going, and…
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Gift Grub: Spain Goes Wild For Troy Parrott
Spanish football has a new hero, and it just so happens to be a lad from Dublin! On this morning’s Gift Grub, it was all about Troy Parrott's brilliant start at Real Betis. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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Neven Maguire Wows With His One Pan Wins!
On this morning's show, Ian was joined in studio by the one and only Neven Maguire to chat about his brand new cookbook, One Pan Wins. It's all about flavour with less mess, less washing-up, and proper convenient…
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Gift Grub: Michael D Is Delighted With The New 'Pets On The Train ' Policy
With news of the National Transport Authority relaxing the rules and allowing pets on public transport, Taoiseach Micheál Martin joined Ian on the line to explain how it’s all going to work in practice. Lots of people…
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Gift Grub: Ploughing 26 Is Underway
Today is the day! The National Ploughing Championship kicks off in Screggan, Co. Offaly today and the madness is well and truly underway! On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to our man on the ground, Marty…
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Gift Grub: Shane Lowry Is Still Partying!
Well, it was a great weekend for Irish sport, as the Irish Open drew to a close. Offaly man Shane Lowry took home the trophy too and he's still partying! No better man. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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Gift Grub: Trump, Tariffs & The Tinker’s Drip
Well, Donald Trump was in Ireland for the weekend and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was lucky enough to catch up with the American President himself! Michael Flatley and the new Minister For Golf (?!!) Simon Harris…
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Gift Grub: Your Weekly Fix
Welcome along to Gift Grub - Your Weekly Fix. We’ve pulled together all of the big Gift Grub moments from the week in one place, just to make life easier for you! From Westlife's 3 Arena Residency to annoying ads, it's…
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Gift Grub: *That* Ad That Has Everyone Talking!
There's a certain ad running on Today FM at the moment that is causing quite the stir. On this morning's Gift Grub, Daniel called in to have a moan about it to Ian and turns out he's not on his own - quite a few people…
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Gift Grub: Catherine Connolly Gears Up For A Face Off With Trump
With Donald Trump's visit to Ireland fast approaching, Micheál Martin is getting a bit nervous about a potential run-in between the American President and our own Catherine Connolly. He decided to try to give her a few…
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Gift Grub: Westlife Are Cropping Up Everywhere
Westlife are gearing up for their record-breaking residency at Dublin's 3Arena, and between that and an appearance at Katie Taylor's Croke Park, the lads are flat out. They are EVERYWHERE. Hit play now to hear the…
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Gift Grub: Katie Has A Few More People To Thank
Katie Taylor lit up Croke Park on Saturday night, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was happy to relive all the magic! He was lucky enough to catch up with the woman of the moment, and even though she covered a good…
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Gift Grub: Daniels Has Strong Views On Celebrity Gogglebox
Last week, Ian revealed the brilliant news that he would be appearing on this year's Celebrity Gogglebox, alongside Mario Rosenstock and a whole host of Irish stars. Lots of people are excited to watch it, but as…
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