The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

Gift Grub: Dermot Bannon Leaves Michael D Higgins Flabbergasted

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael D Higgins was on the line for Gift Grub this morning, but it wasn't to talk about the chaos going on in the British Government. The President...

Gift Grub: Speculation Begins On Who Will Replace Liz Truss As Prime Minister

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's all over the papers - Liz Truss is out after 44 days making her the shortest serving Prime Minister in British history. On Gift Grub, Leo Varadk...

People Are Sharing Their Break-Up Stories With Colin Farrell And Brendan Gleeson

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Banshees of Inisherin has been getting rave reviews and generating lots of Oscars buzz, and Ian got to sit down with the two leads - Colin Farrell...

Gift Grub: More Outbursts From James Corden Caught On Camera

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier in the week we brought you the news of a restaurant owner in New York banning James Corden for poor treatment of staff. On this morning's Gif...

Gift Grub Gets A Sneak Peak At The Auditions For The New Host Of The Sunday Game

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It was announced this week that Des Cahill will be leaving the Sunday Game after 15 years presenting the show. Gift Grub managed to get access to the...

Gift Grub Gets A Look In The Dressing Rooms After Man City's Defeat To Liverpool

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a great win for Liverpool over Man City on Sunday, the Gift Grub microphones were there to catch all the action. In the Man City dressing room,...

Gift Grub Live 2023 Is Coming To A Venue Near You

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This morning we announced that Mario will bring Gift Grub Live on tour to venues all over Ireland in 2023. Some Gift favourites stopped by to give th...

Gift Grub: The GAA Football Draw Gives MorGAAn Freeman His First Taste Of What Freedom Might Look Like

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We don't usually hear from him in October, but MorGAAn Freeman made an appearance on Gift Grub this morning after the draw for the 2023 football champ...

Gift Grub: Paul O'Connell And ROG Give Their Thoughts On Munster In Crisis

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Munster will be back in Thomond Park tomorrow, and some questions have been raised around their recent performances and what is happening with the tea...

Gift Grub: Michael Flatley's Blackbird Is Back To Tackle The Irish Dancing Cheating Scandal

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just when he thought he was out, they pull him back in - Michael Flatley is back as Agent Blackbird for one more mission. Gift Grub brings you the tr...

"It's One Of Those Dreams That Came True", Amber Barrett On Scoring The World Cup Qualifying Goal

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ian was thrilled to speak to the hero of the hour, Amber Barrett, this morning after she scored the goal that sent Ireland to the World Cup. Amber to...

Gift Grub: Ireland Reacts To Qualifying For The World Cup

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After Amber Barrett scored the historical goal that sends us to the World Cup next year, Gift Grub got some of the reaction to the good news. Michael...

Gift Grub: The Girls In Green Give Radio Roy A Revamp

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Girls in Green are getting ready to take on Scotland tonight, and on Gift Grub it was a women's special on Radio Roy. Roy was caught unawares whe...

Some Gift Grub Favourites Line Up To Congratulate Mario On His Latest Award

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The IMRO Radio Awards took place in Kilkenny last Friday and Gift Grub took home the Gold award for Entertainment Inserts on the night. On this morni...

Gift Grub: Mick McCarthy And Eamonn Dunphy Weigh In On Ireland's Chances For Euros 2024

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over the weekend we found out what group Ireland would be in the the Euro 2024 qualifiers, and it wasn't exactly what we would have hoped for. On Gif...

Gift Grub: Football Managers Pitch Their Phrases For Inclusion In The Dictionary

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It was reported earlier this week that "squeaky bum time" and "park the bus" have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary. On Gift Grub, some foo...

Gift Grub Gets Involved In The Debate Over Ireland's Greatest Accent

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the last few weeks, the Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show has been on the hunt for Ireland's Greatest Accent and have heard from people the length and br...

Gift Grub: From Twink In Weetabix, To Chris DeBurgh In Snooker Balls - The Apparitions Keep Coming In On Liveline

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There was a big reaction when a woman called in to Liveline after seeing an apparition of Padre Pio in her bannister. It turns out she's not alone - ...

Gift Grub: An Ireland's Fittest Family Special For Davy Fitz And His New Baby

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week Davy Fitzgerald announced that he and his wife Sharon welcomed a baby boy in May this year. This was irresistible to Gift Grub, so ...

Gift Grub: The Last Word Covers The Case Of A Man Terrorising People In Their Own Homes

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Gift Grub brough us to The Last Word and their Courts' Correspondent Frank Greaney. Frank gave Matt the details on a disturbing case before t...

Graham Norton's Epic Year So Far: A New Book, Getting Married And Battling With The Dishwasher

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Graham Norton's fourth novel 'Forever Home' is out now and he stopped by Today FM to catch up with Ian. Graham spoke about his amazing year that incl...

Gift Grub: Ronan Keating Is Fresh Off The Course Of The Alfred Dunhill Links

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Alfred Dunhill Links Championships are over for another year, and among the amateur and professional players was Ronan Keating. On Gift Grub Rona...

Gift Grub: Roy Keane Has Some Harsh Advice For Man United Fans

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Manchester United fans have been left shell shocked after their 6-3 loss at the Manchester Derby over the weekend. For Gift Grub Roy Keane was at han...

Gift Grub: Davy Fitz on His New Backroom Staff

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Davy Fitz returning to manage the Waterford footballers, rumours are rife that he’s bringing in Donnacha O’Callaghan to help the squad. Joh...

Mario Rosenstock Joined Ian To Talk About Accents Across Ireland

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Dempsey’s on the mission to find Ireland’s Best Accent. This got Mario thinking, where do some of these accents actually come from?

Gift Grub: Sinn Féin FM

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This morning we were given a taste of all Sinn Féin Fm have to offer, with host Mary Lou McDonald and Pearse Doherty. Including Sinn Féin Gold, Spi...

Gift Grub: Christy Moore Has WiFi Woes

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Department of Communications was inundated with over 50 complaints about EIR between January 2021 and August 2022 - more than Virgin Media, Sky Ir...

Gift Grub: This Budget Day It's A Battle For The Ages - Paschal Vs Pearse

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's Budget Day 2023, also known as Paschal Day, when the Minister for Finance will deliver the Budget for the year ahead. On Gift Grub, Paschal in o...

Gift Grub: Irish Celebs Weigh In On The Search For Ireland's Greatest Accent

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show is on a quest to find Ireland's Greatest Accent. On Gift Grub this morning, some well-known Irish names showed county ...

Gift Grub: Dáithí Ó'Sé Tries His Hand At Interpreting Dreams

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Autumn telly season is here, and that includes the 11st season of Today with Maura and Dáithí. On this morning's Gift Grub Dáithí himself sto...

Gift Grub: Michael Flatley Has A Novel Use For His Flute For Culture Night

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's Culture Night today with events taking place all over Ireland and lots of people getting involved. On Gift Grub, Michael Flatley told us about h...

Gift Grub: It Took 50 Years But Eamon Dunphy And John Giles Disagree On Something

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

International football is back this weekend and it's Ireland v Scotland in the Nations League. In Gift Grub, we needed an expert to explain the impor...

Gift Grub: Roy Keane Is Reunited With A Familiar Face On Radio Roy

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's Gift Grub it was time for Radio Roy ahead of Ireland v Scotland on Saturday. Roy found out too late that an unfortunate outtake from somet...

Gift Grub: Marty Morrissey Goes Behind The Scenes At The Ploughing Championships

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Ploughing Championships got underway yesterday and Gift Grub was there to see all the action. Marty Morrissey was reporting from behind the scene...

Gift Grub: Who Will Be Crowned The Winner Of The World Queueing Championships?

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last 10 days, the British people have been queueing in their droves to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth and the queues ended up stretchi...

Gift Grub: Bertie Ahern's Garth Brooks Experience Reminds Him Of His Glory Days

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The final of the five Garth Brooks gigs was on Saturday, and Bertie Ahern was in the audience for it. On Gift Grub, Bertie told Ian how it reminded h...

Gift Grub: A Birthday Surprise For Paschal Donohoe Goes Awry

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this morning's Gift Grub, we invited Paschal Donohoe on to talk about the upcoming budget, but instead surprised him for his birthday. Leo Varadke...

Gift Grub: Dancing With The Stars Judges On Those Cancellation Rumours

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier in the week it was reported that RTÉ bosses were scrapping Dancing With the Stars and the 2023 season would be its last. RTÉ have since sai...

Gift Grub: Garth Brooks Is Showing Up In The Most Unexpected Places

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Garth Brooks has been keeping busy during his stay in Ireland, popping up all over the island. On Gift Grub, we heard of even more sightings - Keith ...

Gift Grub: Manage Your Household Bills With These Energy Saving Tips

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're hearing a lot about how to save money with the cost of living getting higher and higher, and there were some good tips on this morning's Gift Gr...

Gift Grub: Liveline Discusses Garth Brook's Continued Stay In Ireland

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Garth Brooks in really enjoying his holiday in Ireland - he even unexpectedly showed up to the Munster rugby team's training. Liveline's Garth Brooks...

Gift Grub: The Government Takes Inspiration From The GAA For Their Party Think-Ins

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It was reported this week that Fianna Fáil had invited Brian Cody to speak at their party think-in, so Gift Grub set the scene for how that might sou...

Gift Grub: Former Taoisigh Are Among The Famous Faces At Garth Brooks

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Three of Garth Brooks' five nights at Croke Park are done, and among the hundreds of thousands to have attended were some former Taoisigh. Enda Kenny...

Gift Grub: Football Pundits Are Struggling After All Premier League Games Postponed

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The big issue on Gift Grub this morning is the Premier League - or lack thereof. With all of the weekend's games postponed following the death of Que...

Gift Grub: Daniel O'Donnell And Marty Morrissey Report From The Road To Croke Park

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's finally here - Garth Brooks' first of five nights in Croke Park is tonight! On Gift Grub, Daniel O'Donnell was in Donegal where the county had o...

Gift Grub: Some Well-Known Irish Names Put The CAO Offers In Perspective

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The first round of CAO offers came out yesterday and there was great excitement and nerves around the country from those hoping to get their places in...

Robbie Williams On The Undefinable Magic Of An Irish Audience

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the release of his latest album 'XXV' and his date in Dublin's 3Arena, Robbie Williams caught up with Ian for a chat. Robbie spoke about the...

Gift Grub: Garth Brooks Exclusively Previews A New Song Ahead Of His Croke Park Gigs

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The man of the moment has landed in Dublin and Garth Brooks fever has taken hold! On Gift Grub today, Micheál O'Muircheartaigh was there to set the ...

Gift Grub: The Government's Energy Conservation Plan Wreaks Havoc For Michael D Higgins

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The energy crisis is causing concern as winter approaches, and there are reports of temperature caps and lights being switched off in State buildings....

Gift Grub: The Last Word Covers The Trial Of An Atrocity Known As 'Blackbird'

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On Gift Grub this morning, The Last Word's court's correspondent Frank Greaney brought Matt Cooper the latest on a court case detailing an the perpetr...

Rob Kearney Fills Us In On How He's Keeping Busy On The Retirement Circuit

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend there's a celebration of the career of Irish Rugby legend Rob Kearney, and the man himself stopped by for a chat with Ian. The event is ...

Gift Grub: Keith Duffy Explains The Play Off Permutations For The Irish Football Team

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the Irish Ladies Football Team taking on Slovakia tomorrow, there's a lot of head scratching around the permutations of the play-offs for next ye...

Michael Flatley Hopes 'Blackbird' Will Encourage Young People To Go After Their Dreams

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ian was joined by the writer, director, producer and star of the much-talked about film 'Blackbird', Michael Flatley. The Lord of the Dance told Ian ...

Gift Grub: Paschal Donohoe And Miriam O'Callaghan Are Still Recovering After Electric Picnic

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lots of people are making their way home from Electric Picnic today, and that includes a very tender Paschal Donohoe. Miriam O'Callaghan also gave he...

Gift Grub: Eamon Dunphy Analyses The Electric Picnic Line-Up

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It seems everyone and their mother is heading to Electric Picnic this weekend. Eamon Dunphy joined The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning with s...

Gift Grub: Dave Fanning Is Live From Electric Picnic

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All eyes will be on Stradbally this weekend as Electric Picnic gets underway for the first time in 3 years! Music guru Dave Fanning joined The Ian Dem...

Gift Grub: Stars Hit The Red Carpet At Michael Flatley's Blackbird Premiere

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Flatley's spy film Blackbird premiered in Dublin last night and the Gift Grub microphones were there! Everyone from Michael D Higgins to Ronan...

Gift Grub: Christy Moore Pens A Tune Ahead Of The Leaving Cert Results

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands of students are on tenterhooks this week as the Leaving Cert results come out on Friday. To calm their nerves, Christy Moore joined The Ian...

Gift Grub: Irish Politicians Give E-Scooters A Test-Drive

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The government have been under pressure to introduce regulations for e-scooters as they become increasingly popular. On Gift Grub this morning, polit...

Gift Grub: Daniel O'Donnell Has More Criticism For RTÉ

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ian is back from his holidays, Daniel O'Donnell is back on Gift Grub and all is well in the world. This morning, RTÉ was in the firing line again as...

Gift Grub: Famous Mammies And Daddies Mark The Return Of Schools

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's back to school for many kids today. On The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, some famous mammies and daddies phoned in displaying a mix of emotions. ...

Gift Grub: Al Pacino And Michael Flatley Celebrate American Football In Ireland

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

American football is coming to Dublin this weekend as Nebraska take on Northwestern in The Aviva. On Ray Foley's last day filling in for Ian, he got ...

Gift Grub: Dáil Debates Robert Troy Issue Through Song

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fianna Fáil's Robert Troy has stepped down from his ministerial position after it emerged that he failed to declare ownership of 11 properties. Prio...

Gift Grub: Dermot And Dave Day Causes Ructions On Liveline

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ray Foley is filling in on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this week, and it's a big day in Today FM as Dermot and Dave celebrate 20 years of working t...

Gift Grub: Davy Fitz Is Already Cracking The Whip In Waterford

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The summer isn't even over yet and Davy Fitz is training the Waterford hurlers as if it's the week before next year's All-Ireland Hurling Final. This...

Gift Grub: Marty Morrissey Is Ready To Party At The Rose Of Tralee

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After 3 years of drought, The Rose of Tralee finally returns to our screens tonight. Marty Morrissey joined Ray Foley on The Breakfast Show this morn...

Gift Grub: Leo Varadkar Welcomes First Irish LEGO Store

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland's first LEGO store opened on Dublin's Grafton St this week. Leo Varadkar was sure to take credit for the opening when he joined Ray Foley on ...

Gift Grub: Primetime Special - The Real Reason Donald Trump Cancelled Ireland Visit

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump has scrapped his plans to visit Ireland next week. On Primetime, Miriam O'Callaghan grilled Taoiseach Micheál Martin to understand why....

Gift Grub: Liveline Listeners Suffering From Mysterious New Syndrome

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Liveline, Joe Duffy has been inundated with calls from listeners suffering from a mysterious syndrome. Mood swings, uncontrollable rage ...

Gift Grub: The Last Word Covers The Trial Of 'The Sun'

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On Gift Grub this morning, Frank Greaney returned to The Last Word with Matt Cooper with a report from a frightening new court case. The defendant, k...

Gift Grub: Ray Foley Enjoys Well Wishes From Celebs As He Covers The Breakfast Show

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ray Foley is covering The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning while Ian is on holidays. Ray's phone was hopping as soon as the show began, with c...

Gift Grub: Daniel O'Donnell Can't Stand The Heat

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The heatwave rumbles on and on Gift Grub this morning, Ian checked in with some famous faces around the country to see how their coping. Francis Bren...

Gift Grub: Davy Fitz Gives First Interview Since Securing Waterford Job

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Davy Fitz has been appointed Waterford senior hurling manager and on this morning's Gift Grub, he gave his first official interview since the news bro...

Gift Grub Presents... Manchester United The Sitcom

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a rough start to the Premier League for Man United fans after losing 2-1 to Brighton at home. People are saying the club is like a sitcom t...

Gift Grub: Banks Closing In Ireland Get Agro In Radio Ads

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A number of banks are closing in Ireland and ads on the radio have been gently urging customers to move their accounts elsewhere. This morning, Gift ...

Gift Grub: Irish Celebs Share Their Wisdom In The Sunscreen Song 2022

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can't sleep with the heat? You know what that means! It's time for Gift Grub's rendition of The Sunscreen Song 2022. A whole host of famous faces joi...

Gift Grub: Roy Keane And Eamon Dunphy Rip Man United To Shreds

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Manchester United were off to a disappointing start in the Premier League at the weekend after losing 2-1 to Brighton. Roy Keane and Eamon Dunphy wei...

Gift Grub: Paschal Donohoe Is Fuming Over Dáil ATM Removal

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ATM at Dáil Éireann has been removed due to lack of use, and the lads inside have something to say about it. On The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show ...

Gift Grub: Robbie Keane Will Be Cheering On Half The Premier League

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Premier League is back tonight and no one's more excited than Robbie Keane! Robbie joined The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning to chat abou...

Gift Grub: Famous Faces Wish Louis Walsh A Happy 70th Birthday

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Louis Walsh celebrates his 70th birthday today! On The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning, Ian rounded up some famous faces to pay tribute to Lou...

Gift Grub: Sky's Soccer Saturday Crew Practice For Premier League Return

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Premier League makes its return this weekend and Sky's Soccer Saturday crew have been rehearsing for the big day. With no football to watch, the ...

How Did Gift Grub End Up Being Played At A Kilkenny Mass?

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gift Grub has been played everywhere from buses to the changing room of the Irish soccer team, but never during a mass... until now. Paddy from Kilke...

Gift Grub: Michael D Apologises For Sabina Letter Through Song

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Calls are still being made for Sabina Higgins to apologise for a letter she posted on the President's official website. On this morning's Gift Grub, ...

Gift Grub: Davy Fitz Blows Out Birthday Candles On Air With Ian

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Davy Fitz celebrated his birthday on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning. He went hell for leather blowing out his candles but refused to rev...

Gift Grub Classic: Michael D Is Silenced By Government After Housing Outburst

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This morning on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, we looked back at some of the best Gift Grubs of 2022. Back in June, Michael D Higgins was in the bad...

Gift Grub Classic: Michael Flatley Describes Visiting Ireland In 2022

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This morning on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, we looked back at one of the best Gift Grub's of 2022. Back in June, Michael Flatley delivered a tour...

Gift Grub: Liveline Listeners Weigh In On Compassionate Leave For Pets Dying

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dogs Trust have appealed for employers to offer compassionate leave for employees on the death of a pet. The Liveline phonelines lit up over this on ...

Gift Grub: Brian Cody Grills New Potential Kilkenny Managers

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the end of an era as Brian Cody calls it a day on his management of the Kilkenny hurlers. On Gift Grub this morning, Brian assisted the Kilkenny...

Gift Grub: Morgan Freeman Delivers His Last GAA Report Of 2022

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kerry did it against Galway in the All-Ireland Football Final at Croke Park yesterday and Morgan Freeman was there. This morning on The Ian Dempsey B...

Gift Grub: Cash-Fan Bertie Ahern Celebrates As AIB Retains ATMs

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

AIB has backtracked on their decision to remove 70 ATMs from branches in rural Ireland following public and political backlash. On The Ian Dempsey Br...

Gift Grub: Paschal Donohoe Bids Boris Johnson Hasta La Vista

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Boris Johnson did his last Prime Minister's Questions this week and signed off with a 'hasta la vista, baby'. On Gift Grub this morning, the soon-to-...

Gift Grub: Dáithí Ó Sé Is Torn In Two Ahead Of The All-Ireland Final

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Galway take on Kerry in the All-Ireland Football Final this weekend and Dáithí Ó Sé is torn. As a Kerry man living in Galway, he is a lover of bo...

Gift Grub: GAA Legends Pay Tribute To Pat Spillane

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pat Spillane will make his last ever appearance on The Sunday Game this weekend, as his beloved Kerry take on Galway in the All-Ireland Football Final...

Gift Grub: Liveline Special - Ireland's Greatest Sporting Achievement

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this morning's Gift Grub, Joe Duffy's Liveline phonelines lit up with punters debating Ireland's greatest sporting achievement. Italia 90, Ireland...

Gift Grub: Presenting The Irish People In The Sunshine Stakes

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday was reportedly the hottest day in Ireland in over 100 years and we all felt it! On Gift Grub this morning, we went live as horseracing comme...

Gift Grub: Johnny Sexton Parties Hard In New Zealand

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

History was made in New Zealand on Saturday as Ireland secured a second win over the All-Blacks in Wellington. The celebrations continue in New Zeala...

Gift Grub: Morgan Freeman Recalls A Steamy All-Ireland Hurling Final

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Limerick did the triple yesterday, beating Kilkenny in a 66-point All-Ireland Hurling Final. Among the famous faces at the game was hurling super fan...

Gift Grub: Brian Cody And Paul O'Connell Face-Off Ahead Of All-Ireland

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Limerick take on Kilkenny in this Sunday's All-Ireland Hurling Final at Croke Park. This morning on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, Kilkenny's Brian ...

Gift Grub: Paschal Donohoe Has His Mullet Ready For Forever Young Festival

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Forever Young Festival takes place this weekend at Palmerstown House. The Dáil's biggest headbanger, Paschal Donohoe has been growing a mullet for t...

Gift Grub: The Last Word Special - HawkEye Stands Trial After Galway Robbery

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The fate of HawkEye in this weekend's All-Ireland Hurling Final remains uncertain after a system error cost Galway a point in last Saturday's Football...