The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

The All-Ireland Hurling final is almost upon us and on this morning’s Gift Grub, the pre-match excitement went into overdrive as Galway and Limerick went head-to-head on the airwaves. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

The World Cup may be dominating the headlines, but the Ireland Men's rugby team are also playing the All Blacks in Auckland this weekend. Donal Lenihan joined Ian on this morning's show to look forward to the game, as well as a grumpy Johnny Sexton. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

England’s World Cup dream is over, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was joined by crestfallen fans (... and football experts who weren't as crestfallen.) Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Eamon Dumphy, Mick McCarthy and Brian Kerr joined Ian to give their thoughts on the World Cup final, which is fast approaching! Eamon had plenty to say. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

With the heatwave in full swing, the members of the Dáil are discussing a very important issue - pasty Irish legs and shorts in the workplace! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Ryanair were in the news last week, after the not-so-minor hiccup on board, where a passenger was allegedly nearly sucked out a window. Michael O'Leary joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to give his thoughts on it all. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

It was a massive weekend in GAA, and on this morning's Gift Grub, some of the crew joined Ian to celebrate (and commiserate!) Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

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 Taylor Swift's wedding to Harry Kane's big Irish head, it's all here.

Frank reports into The Last Word with Matt Cooper from outside the courthouse, where a very unusual case involving a seagull is unfolding. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

''This is the story of Harry Kane''. Bob Dylan has penned a song about Harry Kane and how he along with other English players might be playing for the wrong country. Click play to hear the song in full.

The 2026 Gift Grub Lawn Tennis Championships serve up a star-studded line-up featuring Simon Harris, Mary Lou McDonald, The 2 Johnnies and Dónal Óg Cusack.

Ian is joined by Eamonn Dunphy, Brian Kerr and Mick McCarthy for a World Cup round up. Eamonn is not impressed. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning’s Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to the New York City to hear from Paschal Donohoe to hear all about Taylor Swift's wedding. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Welcome along to Gift Grub - Your Weekly Fix. Mario is on well deserved holidays this week, but fear not! We’ve pulled together all of the big Gift Grub moments from the year, in one place, just to make life easier for you!  Enjoy.

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 Kerry edition of Monopoly to the country basking in heat, it's all here.

Ireland is basking in sunshine, and there's talk of a record-breaking scorcher on the way. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to Miriam O’Callaghan, who was barely holding it together in the heat. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning’s Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to the Kingdom for the launch of the brand-new Kerry edition of Monopoly. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

The World Cup is in full swing, and so is Eamon Dunphy! He is known for his strong opinions, and he certainly wasn't afraid to express them on this morning's Gift Grub. This time, the subject of his attention was the standard of match commentary during this year's tournament. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Metallica took over the Aviva Stadium for two massive nights this weekend, and it turns out Gift Grub's own Daniel O'Donnell was there! He joined Ian this morning to give him the full rundown. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

It was a huge weekend in the GAA Football Championship, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Marty Morrissey was delighted to give Ian a full rundown! Ian then crossed live to a delighted well-known Dub. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

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 horserace dedicated to Daddies to Louis Theroux's takedown of a new male-dominated cult, it's all here.

Will you be supporting England in the World Cup? Well, whatever your thoughts are on it, there’s a chance that football could be ‘coming home’. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was joined by David Beckham and…..James Corden, who were very excited at the prospect. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Given that it’s Father’s Day weekend, this morning's Gift Grub paid tribute to all the Daddys out there! It’s the Things Your Dad Says To You Handicap Hurdle. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Louis Theroux is back on Gift Grub with another hard-hitting documentary, and this time he’s gone undercover to uncover a sinister, male-dominated cult: Leinster Rugby. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

A trio of legendary football experts joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub - Eamon Dunphy, Brian Kerr and Mick McCarthy. The lads were there to talk all things World Cup but between FIFA-mandated hydration breaks, drink orders, and an advert for Donald Trump, they didn't get to say very much at all. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

We've all heard of The Viking Splash Tour but there's a new tourist attraction in town - The Viking 'Splash The Cash' Tour! The idea is simple, this guided tour highlights Ireland's greatest wastes of money and spoiler alert, there's plenty of them! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian caught up with Katie Taylor, who was thrilled with her sold-out gig at Croke Park. However, a call came in from the Croke Park Residents Association that looked to threaten everything! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

The World Cup is up and running, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian caught up with Robbie Keane, who was spotted at the USA V Paraguay game over the weekend. Apparently, he was sitting beside Tom Cruise, who nearly talked the ear off him! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

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 Katie Taylor's BIG SELL for her big Croker fight to Garron Noone's World Cup snack guide, it's all here.

Peter Queally departed the Waterford hurling management job during the week. Derek Lyng quit the Kilkenny job last week. Two vacancies are now available and there's one manager on the look out for a new gig. Ian spoke to Davy Fitz on the side of a road in his native Clare for find out more.

The World Cup is back, the fixtures are piling up, and the big question is: how do you survive 104 games without falling apart on the couch?On this morning’s Gift Grub, media sensation Garron Noone lays down the all-important snack protocol and if you’re worried about seizing up, Keith Duffy has you covered with Sofa Tai Chi, Pringles-dumbbell workouts, and a very questionable sofa-toilet solution. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Katie Taylor was hellbent on pushing her September 5th bout in Croke Park. Nothing could stop her! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

With the World Cup kicking off tomorrow, offices and households all over the country are getting involved and running sweepstakes, and the Gift Grub crew wanted to get in on the action too. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Katie Taylor is everywhere at the moment, and on this morning's Gift Grub, she pulled up outside Marconi House on her branded bus for a full media blitz. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Well, Limerick were crowned the Munster Hurling Champions at the weekend, but it wasn't without controversy. Proud Cork man Matt Cooper joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub, and he was NOT happy. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

The Boyzone lads are still giddy after their reunion gigs at the Emirates Stadium over the weekend. They joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub for a full debrief, and they're still buzzing. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

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 Boyzone's big reunion to the feuding Healy-Rae brothers, it's all here.

With all roads leading to a Croke Park announcement today, Katie Taylor joined Ian on the show this morning. One thing is certain: she is primed and ready to batter anything and everything! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Brothers Michael and Danny Healy-Rae have gone full Liam and Noel Gallagher! They joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub, where Ian tried his best to help them work through their issues and put the feud to bed. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

One of snooker's biggest legends, Ken Doherty, announced his retirement this morning. Ian was lucky enough to catch up with the man himself, who is looking forward to some downtime. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Boyzone are busy preparing for their big reunion shows this weekend, and as it turns out, there is a third documentary in the works. Gift Grub has the exclusive! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

The Leaving Cert kicks off tomorrow, and on this morning's Gift Grub, a whole host of crew joined Alison to wish every student (and every stressed-out parent) the very best of luck. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

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 Today FM's Mayhem to Davy Fitz's possible new gig, it's all here.

Ireland got the win in a 'friendly' against Qatar… but try telling that to Eamon Dunphy. He joined Ian this morning for a rant. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Mayhem has certainly disrupted regular Today FM programming this week with presenters gatecrashing other shows, left, right and centre. I caught up with the Gift Grub crew to see what they made of it all….Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Louis Theroux is back in Ireland, and this time he’s going deep undercover in Dublin 4 to investigate a mysterious cult-like organisation draining huge sums of money. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Well, over the years, Ian Dempsey's Today FM Ski Trip became famous for its matchmaking properties and the sheer amount of couples that ended up hitched after it! Ian was joined on the line by Mary Walsh this morning, who is marrying the love of her life today - the lovely Cormac, who she met on the slopes, with Iano! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

The sun is splitting the stones across the country, and of course, Gift Grub is all over it. From Daíthí and Maura to the gang in the Dáíl, we checked in to see how they were enjoying the weather. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Well, it's official. After lots of speculation, Davy Fitzgerald has stepped down from his role with Antrim, but where is he off to next? Well, in typical Davy fashion, he's not giving much away. Waterford? Cork? Kilkenny? Who knows! He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Well, the by-election is all over, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian delved into the results, from Gerry Hutch's loss to the poor performance for Fianna Fáíl. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.