The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

Gift Grub: Man Utd Legends Break Into Song - 'Show Us The Way To Let Amorim-Go!'

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Man Utd's performance hitting a new low, legends of the club's past and present gathered at a mysterious, undisclosed location to air their frus...

Never Mind The President! Who Will Be The New Judge On Dancing With The Stars?!

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While the presidential election heats up, this morning's Gift Grub shifted focus slightly, from the President to the Paso Doble! Who is going to repla...

Gift Grub: The European Ryder Cup Party Is Rocking

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After the most dramatic of days in New York, Europe defeated the US 15-13 to win the Ryder Cup once again. It was Ireland's Shane Lowry who saved the ...

Gift Grub: The NFL Almost Leaves Marty & Donal Speechless

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With over 70,000 packed into Croker on Sunday for the NFL game between the Steelers and the Vikings, it's safe to say it won't be the last time we see...

Gift Grub: Padraig Harrington's Armchair Guide To The Ryder Cup

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Ryder Cup starts tomorrow in New York with USA hoping to claim back the trophy from Team Europe after defeat in Rome two years ago. Rory McIlroy i...

Gift Grub: On The Campaign Trail With Our Presidential Hopefuls

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With three confirmed candidates in the race to replace Michael D Higgins as President of Ireland, the campaign trail has begun. The Gift Grub micropho...

Gift Grub: Can You Say Whatever You Want On RTE?

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Kielty sparked a debate the other night after a public display of support for US television host, Jimmy Kimmel.With Kimmel suspended from his ...

Gift Grub: Dundalk Has Officially Gone Heptathlon Crazy

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kate O Connor secured Ireland's first world track and field medal since Sonia O'Sullivan's gold in 1995 by winning a silver medal on Saturday afternoo...

Gift Grub: Dublin Airport Chaos Ruins Boyzlife Tour Dates

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There has been chaos in Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport over the weekend with many delays, flights cancelled and long check-in queues. Keith Duffy and Mi...

Gift Grub: Happy Birthday Paschal!

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Birthday, Paschal Donohoe! The Minister for Finance celebrated his big birthday by joining Ian on this morning's Gift Grub. Hit play now to hear...

"Back Of The F**kin Net!" Iano Knows The Way To Colin Farrell And Margot Robbie's Hearts

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ian was lucky enough to sit down with Hollywood stars Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell to chat about their movie, 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey'. Hit p...

Gift Grub: Dáithí Ó Sé Is Pumped For Culture Night

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's Culture Night in Ireland, and exciting events are happening all over the country tonight. Dáithí is on the beach, Christy is making butter, and...

Gift Grub: Leo's Autobiography Ruffles A Few Feathers

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, who has recruited some of his peers and former colleagues to help him ...

'That's One Of The Loveliest Radio Interviews I've Ever Done' - Saoirse Monica Jackson Catches Up With Iano

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this morning's show, Ian was lucky enough to welcome the incredibly talented Saoirse Monica Jackson to the studio! Saoirse is currently preparing f...

Meet Our Amazing Ploughing Correspondent - Charlie Alley (14) From Tipperary

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this morning's show, Ian caught up with our Ploughing Correspondent, Charlie O'Dwyer, who is a 14-year-old farmer. Charlie may be a farmer, but if...

Gift Grub: A Ploughing Extravaganza!

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to Marty Morrissey at the Ploughing Championships. From Joanna Donnelly's weather forecast to Michael Fl...

Gift Grub: Team Europe Prepare For Ryder Cup Rowdy Crowds

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed over to Ryder Cup's 'Team Europe', who have been using VR headsets to prepare for the heckling that they may...

Gift Grub: Would You Buy Michael Flatley's Flute?

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a long summer break, The Late Late Show returned on Friday night, and one of the first guests was Irish dancing legend Michael Flatley. On the s...

Gift Grub: Heather Humphreys Hits the Campaign Trail!

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Heather Humphreys prepares to run for President, she joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to talk through her plan for the campaign. Hit play now...

Australian Listener Stumbles Upon Today FM And LOVES IT!

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lucy in Sydney stumbled upon Today FM when looking for Aussie station 2Day FM. However, we were able to win her over, and she's still with us! There's...

Gift Grub: The Late Late Show Is BACK!

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a lovely summer break, The Late Late Show is back tonight. But who will be on? We know Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell will be chatting to Patri...

Gift Grub: Irish Rugby Stars Ready for Battle!

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this morning's Gift Grub, Donal Lenihan looks ahead to the Women’s Rugby World Cup and Ireland's next match! Hit play now to hear the episode in ...

Gift Grub: Sinn Fein Play A Very Special Game Of 'The Traitors'

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this morning's Gift Grub, we headed over to catch up with Sinn Féin FM. However, this is no ordinary episode of Sinn Féin FM, it's a Traitors Spe...

Gift Grub: Grim Times - Eamon Goes On A Rant About Ireland's Loss

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this morning's Gift Grub, there was only one topic up for discussion - Ireland's disappointing loss to Armenia. Eamon, Michael D, and Stan all rowe...

Gift Grub: Radio Roy - A World Cup Qualifier Special

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed over to Radio Roy as the boys in green gear up for a crucial World Cup qualifier against Armenia. Hit play no...

Gift Grub: Bertie Bows Out Of The Presidential Race

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a huge amount of speculation and rumour, Bertie Ahern has backed out of the Irish Presidential Race and has officially taken himself out of the ...

Gift Grub: Irish Golf Stars Are Still Partying After Rory's Win

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The party was still going on in The K Club this morning, as the stars of Irish golf toasted to Rory McIlroy's Irish Open win! Ian was lucky enough to ...

You'll Never Bet The Spirit Of The Mullingar Heifers!

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ian chats to a bus full of girls heading off to support the Irish Ladies in the Rugby World Cup, he clears out his cupboard of treasure and hears a st...

Gift Grub: Robbie Keane Has The Inside Track On Hungary

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Back in January 2025, Irish footballer Robbie Keane became the manager of the Hungarian team, Ferencvaros. So, with Ireland playing Hungary at the wee...

Gift Grub: Bertie Ahern Bows Out. Who Will Be Our Next President?

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bertie has bowed out, Jim Gavin is going for it, and Bob Geldof is still undecided. The Presidential Race is wide open! On this morning's Gift Grub, I...

Gift Grub: Irish Open Pro-Am brings the Stars to Kildare!

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the Irish Open kicking off in Kildare this week, there is plenty of excitement around The K Club. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live a...

Gift Grub: A Radio Roy / Radio ROG / Radio Rors Special!

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's a lot of sport on at the moment, and Roy Keane had a studio booked for a special episode of Radio Roy! However, Roy got booted out by Ronan O'...

Gift Grub: RTÉ Stars Want Their Big Break On Bauer Media!

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Claire Byrne making the move over to Bauer Media, it seems that some of the other RTÉ presenters are interested in jumping ship too! Hit play no...

Gift Grub: It's Transfer Deadline Day!

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's transfer deadline day, and on this morning's Gift Grub, it wasn't just footballers making headlines! Ian crossed live to Sky for the latest shoc...

Gift Grub: The Reviews Are In For The Irish Traitors

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Irish adaptation of The Traitors launched on RTÉ last night, and it’s off to a good start. On this morning's Gift Grub, some familiar faces joi...

Gift Grub: Matt & Frank Hit EP!

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to Electric Picnic. He caught up with Matt Cooper and Frank Greaney, who were nice and cosy in their te...

Gift Grub: Since When Did Ireland Become Obsessed With Saunas?

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The two most popular things in Ireland this summer have probably been the return of Oasis and the increase of saunas across the country. They are ever...

Gift Grub: The 'Back To School' Drama Is Real!

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well, the back-to-school rush is well and truly on, and on this morning's Gift Grub, we heard a trailer from an exciting new drama, which is set to un...

Gift Grub: Will Jim Gavin Be Ireland's Next President?

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former Dublin manager Jim Gavin has been heavily linked to becoming the Fianna Fail candidate for the upcoming race to the Aras. Bertie Ahern, Paschal...

Gift Grub: Robbie Williams Lets Garron Noone Entertain You

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Robbie Williams put in a man of the match performance in Croke Park on Saturday night with an array of hits and surprises. While Marty Morrissey sums ...

Gift Grub: Donal Lenihan Is All Over The Women's Rugby World Cup

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland got off to a great start at the Women's Rugby World Cup with a win over Japan at the weekend. Rugby commentator Donal Lenihan is our man on th...

Gift Grub: RTE's Schedule Launch Ain't Clashing With Miriam's Hols

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

RTÉ has announced its 2025-26 schedule, with three brand-new Irish dramas, a revamped Ireland's Fittest Family and the return of The 2 Johnnies' Late...

Gift Grub: An Idiot's Guide To NFL

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kansas State University and Iowa State University touchdown in Dublin on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium for the 2025 Aer Lingus College Football Classi...

Gift Grub: Can You Smelllllll What Heather Humphreys Is Cooking

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WWE Smackdown is coming to Dublin on Friday with John Cena among others set to make an appearance in the capital. The line up also includes famous fig...

Gift Grub - Oasis Fans Not Feeling Supersonic Anymore

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oasis fans say it was the best gig of all time and many are finding it difficult to get on with normal life after such a thrilling event! This is a st...

Gift Grub: 'Presidency - The Board Game'

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Michael D. Higgins prepares to step down, the race to become President is heating up! On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian introduced a brand new board...

Gift Grub: Could Heather Humphreys Be Our Next President?

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Michael D. Higgins stepping down later this year, the Presidential Race is wide open! Heather Humphries is not ruling anything out....

Gift Grub: Oasis Rock Croke Park

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over 160,000 people packed into Croke Park this weekend for the Oasis gigs. It was a weekend of singing, laughing, and nostalgia. On this morning's ...

Has A loved One Ever Betrayed You?

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ian asks the nation; has a loved one ever betrayed you? All your little (but unforgivable) betrayals have been brought to light.Plus the nation is kic...

Taylor Swift Is Breaking The Internet!

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor Swift has announced the release of her twelfth album and has broken the internet in the process.With hints being dropped in the lead up to the ...

Gift Grub: Radio Roy Takes On the Premier League!

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Premier League has kicked off and Radio Roy is ready with all the match highlights you need! Plus many recognisable voices are joining him on the ...

Gift Grub: The Scramble For Oasis Tickets Is On!

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oasis will be in Croker in only a matter of days, and everyone including some familiar names are scrambling for tickets!Who will be able to bag a tick...

Gift Grub: An Angry Johnny Sexton Interrupts The Show!

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Johnny Sexton isn't happy about the state of the RDS after the Dublin Horse Show.Apparently their training session has been interrupted by a lot of ho...

Gift Grub: Ryan Tubridy Pays €150,000 Back To RTE

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What will RTE do with the money they've received from Ryan Tubridy?Everyone in the RTE office are spitballing ideas. We'll see what they land on...

Gift Grub: Michael Flatley Reflects Upon His Fleadh Performance!

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Flatley joins Ian on the show to chat all about his amazing flute performance at the Fleadh in Wexford! He even gets chatting about his father...

Gift Grub: Brendan Gleeson On Pub Life

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brendan Gleeson joins Ian on Gift Grub this morning. With posters up and about for the Weir, Gleeson admits why he hasn't stepped foot in a pub in 5 y...

Ian Talks Freakier Friday With Jamie Lee Curtis

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie Lee Curtis joins Ian to chat all things Freakier Friday! With the sequel to the 2003 smash hit Freaky Friday out in cinemas this week, Jamie Lee...

Gift Grub: Horse Show Nostalgia!

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gift Grub today looks back at the nostalgia of the Dublin Horse Show at the RDS.Of course Ian is joined by a whole host of special guests to reminisce...

Gift Grub: The Ring Doorbell Comes To Ireland!

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ding Dong!A whole host of famous voices are joining the Ring Doorbell campaign on Gift Grub today!

Gift Grub: Breaking Butter Sneak Peak!

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new TV is coming to Ireland. Breaking Butter follows the trials and tribulations of a Waterford teacher, trying his best to keep on churning.

Gift Grub: Is Bertie Ahern Ahead In The Race For Presidency?

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bertie Ahern has emerged as a potential Fianna Fáil candidate for the upcoming presidential election. He joins Ian on Gift Grub to talk strategy!

Gift Grub: All Together Now Kicks Off!

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All Together Now kicks off in Waterford.Local legend John Mullanne joins us from the festival.

Gift Grub: Happy Birthday Micheál Martin

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On Gift Grub today Ian is celebrating a special milestone with Taoiseach Micheál Martin on his 65th birthday! Plus he shares the secret to his glowi...

Gift Grub: The Struggles of Parenting

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of Gift Grub, we dive into the chaotic world of parentingSome familiar voices share their struggles!

Gift Grub: What Is Going On With Simon Harris?

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Heated chats are going on between Micheál and Pascal on today's episode of Gift Grub.Micheál is getting rather frustrated at Simon Harris stealing ...

Gift Grub: We're At The Galway Races

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The race is on!And new this year is a Ryanair tent and plenty of celebrity appearances.Plus the Presidential stakes race is not one to miss!

Its Kerry Gold!

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kerry take home the Sam Maguire on this episode of Gift Grub! And everyone has something to say about it!

Johnny Sexton Shares Secrets to Lions Success

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Kerry's incredible All Ireland win and the Lions victory in Oz, we have a sporting special on Gift Grub today!

Entertainment news, Waffle and a Painter in Carlow

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've got news on Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson, Stuart in Kildare tries his hand at Waffle and a belter for a kickstarter!

Big Win For Tipp, Brat Bride and Best Bits!

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Iano is back this week!Plus, Tipp kickstarts the nation, we waffle about Irish venues and Shauna has your entertainment updates!

Gift Grub:Trump Wants A Ticket!

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The chaos around the search for All Ireland Tickets continues! And our friends across the water has something to say about it!

Gift Grub: Rugby Fever Is Here!

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for a wild weekend of rugby as the Lions take on Australia in the first test down under! Some recognisable voices are joining us on Gift G...

Gift Grub: The Ticket Catfish!

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gift Grub today is investigating the ticket scams for the All Ireland Final, with none other than The 2 Johnnies! Hit play now to enjoy the full episo...

Gift Grub: It's Madness At The Open!

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone and everyone is at the Open in Portrush on this week's Gift Grub.But can the players concentrate during marching season?

Gift Grub: What Is Going On With The Presidential Race?

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As more speculation arises around the presidential race, who knows how to race will actually turn out!Well... The Wolfe Tones do!

Gift Grub: It's Too Hot For Michael D Higgins!

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Its a heatwave in Ireland and Michael D Higgins is not happy with it!He's working on a solution.

Gift Grub: The All Ireland Finalists Have Been Decided!

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donegal vs Kerry will go head to head next weekend!The very best from the final counties join Paula for today's Gift Grub.

Gift Grub: All Ireland Semi Finals with Marty Morrissey

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can Tyrone beat Kerry? Pat Spillanne has the answersCan Meath beat Donegal? Tommy Tiernan has the answers

Gift Grub: Happy Birthday Johnny Sexton!

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gift Grub has hacked into Johnny's voicemails!Plenty of birthday messages from familiar voices.

Gift Grub: Roy Keane On Tour

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roy Keane sold out The Marquee and we get a behind the scenes tour of the show!We never knew he was such a diva!

Gift Grub: Does Ireland Have Nukes?

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trump has implemented 200% tariffs on pharmaceuticals. But Pascal won't stand for it...

Gift Grub: It's That Wimbledon Time Of Year

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're off to Wimbledon with Gift Grub today! But some familiar voices are 'competing' this year.

Gift Grub: Oasis Tour Kickoff!

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone is talking about the first Oasis gig in Cardiff! Some familiar voices join Paula on the show to share the best bits.

Gift Grub: Cork's Epic Victory

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Morgan Freeman joins Paula to give us the run down to last weekend's sporting victories!Hit play now to enjoy the full episode.

Gift Grub: Happy 4th of July!

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump joins Ian for a special 4th of July celebration! Hit play now to enjoy the full episode.

Gift Grub: Can Cork Rise Against the Dubs?

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Keith Duffy and Ronan Keating join Ian to chat about the much anticipated match this weekend! Plus our very own Matt Cooper is in to support the Cork ...

Oasis Is Back!

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oasis is playing in Cardiff and an amazing Waffle winner! What a week!Hit play now to enjoy the full episode.

Gift Grub: Dessie Cahill Brings Us The Biggest Movie Releases!

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A whole list of Irish football films are on the way to our screens. Dessie has the run down of everything we need to know.Hit play now to enjoy the fu...

Gift Grub: What Would The Taoiseach Smell Like?

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Trump releasing a second fragrance, we join Micheál Martin on PrimeTime with Miriam O'Callaghan to discuss the Kerry Gold scandal and the releas...

"Row Hard Or Go Home"; The Non-Stop Row Around Ireland

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We have Diarmuid O Briain joining Ian to share the struggles of the lads rowing round Ireland, a jetsetting kickstarter and a football heavy Waffle.

Gift Grub: Cabinet Review Chaos

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The cabinet bring in an outside consultant to analyse the government's achievements so far this year. Health, housing, and the children's hospital are...

Gift Grub: Morgan Freeman's GAA Take

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've had an unforgettable weekend of GAA action! But to top it off, surprise guest Morgan Freeman drops in, to give us his thoughts on the games. H...

Gift Grub: Joe Duffy for President?

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With so many people stepping down from roles, who is going to step up to present Liveline, who's going to manage Dublin's Senior Football, and who's g...

Gift Grub: John Giles Hangs Up The Headphones

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating the football icon John Giles with a party... in a bath?

Gift Grub: Joe Duffy Signs Off

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a big day for Irish broadcasting as we bid farewell to the beloved Joe Duffy on his final day of Liveline!But who should take over from the legen...

Gift Grub: Notorious Gangster Becomes Irish Citizen

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ian brings us a glimpse into a heated discussion on The Last Word as they discuss the controvercial case surrounding none other than Dave "The Edge" E...

Gift Grub: Damien Duff' Shocking Departure Explained!

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Damien Duff's phone is blowing up with people famous voices checking in since his shock departure.But will we get an answer to the question we all wan...

Gift Grub: The Great EuroMillions Debate!

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roy Keane and Ray Darcy weigh in on the huge Cork EuroMillions win! Would they come forward and claim the money?

Danny Boyle Sharing 28 Years Later Exclusives!

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ian chats to Danny Boyle all about his new horror film " 28 Years Later" and the upcoming sequel starring Cillian Murphy! "28 Years Later" follows th...

Gift Grub: What A Weekend For The Hurling!

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marty Morrisey is outside Croke Park to give us the rundown on the incredible Dublin win this weekend.Fintan O'Toole and Davy Fitz also join Ian to sh...