The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show
Episodes
Nostalgia Warning: Bullseye is back!
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The return of Bullseye, Reece Witherspoon's new project and the Carter family take on Bluey in Waffle. Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show whe...
Gift Grub: Cork Mourns The Loss of Lennox's
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian went live to the queue outside legendary chippers Lennox's, as Corkonians desperately waited for their last bag of ch...
Gift Grub: Roy Keane Pleads...'Please Please Please Fire Ten Hag'
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There has been lots of speculation around Eric Ten Hag’s future at Manchester United but on this morning’s Gift Grub, Roy Keane made his views ver...
Shauna's School Run - St Patrick's NS, Baconstown, Co. Meath
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from 1st and 2nd class at St Patrick’s NS, Baconstown, Co. Meath. She spoke to Geor...
Gift Grub: A Sneak Peak At Johnny Sexton's Brand New Autobiography
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rugby legend Johnny Sexton's brand new autobiography is released next week and fans across the country are chomping at the bit to get stuck into it!...
Have You Ever Sent Money To The Wrong Person On Revolut?
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shauna tells the story of what happens when you send money to the wrong person on Revolut, Gwen takes on Sally Rooney in Waffle and some good and bad ...
Gift Grub: Paschal & Jack Are Just Giving It Away
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Budget Day today and the Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure are pumped and ready for their big day in the spotlight.
Gift Grub: Justice For The Wee County
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The people of County Louth are up in arms after they were the only county not featured in a new Failte Ireland advert promoting Ireland's ancient East...
Gift Grub: Will Mick McCarthy End Up In The Jungle?
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former Ireland player and manager Mick McCarthy is rumoured to be one of the contestants on I'm A Celeb Get Me Out Of Here this year. He joined Ian to...
Ireland's Smartest Surname Is Now Confirmed
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
20 surnames, 60 listeners and over 250 questions later, we have officially crowned Ireland's Smartest Surname. Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast ...
Gift Grub: Roy, Robbie and Gerald Keane Take On Ireland's Smartest Surname
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the very final day of Ireland's Smartest Surname, Roy, Robbie, and Gerald Keane decided to take on Ireland's Smartest Surname. Could they take down...
Gift Grub: Paschal says 'The First Hut Was The Cheapest'
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well, one of the big talking points of this week has been the €1.4 million security hut at the entrance to the Department of Finance. The Government...
Gift Grub: Christy Pens An Ode To Emojis
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christy Moore joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub and performed a brand-new song, all about emojis. Who knew Christy Moore knew about the aubergine...
Saoirse Ronan Says She'd Be Interested In A Brooklyn Sequel
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Actress Saoirse Ronan joined Ian on this morning's show to tell him all about her brand new movie, 'The Outrun', which is out on Friday the 27th of Se...
Gift Grub: The Real George Hamilton Commentates A Very Special Match
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary Irish commentator, George Hamilton , joined Ian on this morning's show to reminisce about some of the most iconic sporting moments of his ca...
Shauna Revels In Her Christ The Redeemer Moment
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shauna reveals the latest on Saoirse Ronan plus her latest hiking experiences, an Irish mammy brings her son to his first day of army...
Gift Grub: Michael D and Simon Harris Take On The Big Apple
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
President Michael D. Higgins is in New York for a United Nations Conference, but he's not the only one. Our Taoiseach, Simon Harris, is also in The B...
Gift Grub: Daniel Celebrates 35 Years Of Fair City
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fair City recently celebrated a massive moment- 35 years on air! Gift Grub's resident TV reviewer Daniel O'Donnell joined Ian this morning to mark the...
Gift Grub: Michael O'Leary Is Practically Giddy At The Thoughts Of An End To Working From Home!
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since Covid, thousands of the Irish workforce have become accustomed to working at home or at least a hybrid between home and the office. However, Ama...
Gift Grub: Roy Keane Has His Christmas Shopping Done Already!
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that one in four people have started their Christmas shopping?! A new survey released this week revealed the shocking statistic. On this ...
Gift Grub: Man City In The Dock!
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Football club Manchester City have been accused of violations of the Premier League's financial regulations and on Monday, they began a ten week heari...
Introducing The Simon Cowell Of The Ploughing Championships
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian hears what it takes to be a judge at the Ploughing Championships as well as the latest from Ireland's Smartest Surname and the Emmys. Subscribe to...
Gift Grub: The Dáil Is Back But It's The Same Old, Same Old!
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a lovely, long summer break, the Dáil is back. Has anything changed? Well, if this morning's Gift Grub is anything to go by - no! Well, except ...
Gift Grub: All Roads Lead to Ratheniska For The 2024 Ploughing Championships
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well, today marks the start of the National Ploughing Championships. It will run until Thursday and over 200,000 people will make their way to Laois f...
Gift Grub: How Will We Spend This €14 Billion?!
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well, it's official. The Irish government has been told that it needs to collect €14 billion in taxes from Apple. But, what on earth will the govern...
Is Harry Potter Your Dream Waffle Topic?
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Lazenby's take on Harry Potter in Waffle, the Dunnes try their hand at Ireland's Smartest Surnames and all the MTV VMA goss from Shauna. Subscribe...
Gift Grub: Michael Flatley Gives All The Goss From The Irish Open
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Irish Open is underway and on this morning's Gift Grub, Michael Flatley and Graeme McDowell joined Ian to give him an update on the event, live fr...
Gift Grub: The Late Late Show Is Back!
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday the 13th of September is unlucky for some but hopefully not for Patrick Kielty because after a long break, The Late Late Show returns to our sc...
Gift Grub: Paschal's €13 Billion Cash Machine Windfall
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this morning's Gift Grub, Minister for Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe won a MASSIVE €13 billion with Ray Foley on the Cash Machine. How do y...
Gift Grub: Irish Soccer Experts DESPAIR After Ireland's Loss
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After Ireland's loss againt Greece last night, it's hard to know what's next. On this morning's Gift Grub, some of Ireland's footballing greats joined...
A Tribute To One Of The Greatest Voices In Cinema
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Iano pays tribute to cinema legend James Earl Jones, chats with Graham Norton and introduces the Clarkes to Ireland's Smartest Surname. Subscribe to T...
Gift Grub: Oasis Are Hauled Up In Front Of The Public Accounts Committee
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Oasis ticket controversy continues to rumble on and on this morning's Gift Grub, the Gallagher brothers get hauled up in front of the Public Accou...
Graham Norton 'Couldn't Care Less' About Oasis Reunion
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Graham Norton is a busy man. Not content with being one of television's most loved hosts, he is also an extremely successful writer and his fifth book...
Gift Grub: Enda Kenny Wants A Go At Ireland's Smartest Surname
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the month of September, Ian will be searching for Ireland's Smartest Surname and there is great excitement! Some of the Gift Grub characters decid...
Gift Grub: Ireland V England - The Aftermath
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian caught up with our wonderful President, Michael D Higgins, who attended Ireland v England over the weekend. Michael D...
Please, Please, Please Say The Right Thing In Waffle
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new leader in Ireland's Smartest Surnames, to pee or not to pee and a very close call in Waffle! Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show whereve...
Gift Grub: Louis Walsh Wants Oasis To Do 100 Day Residency In Mayo
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With rumours persisting that Oasis could announce more Irish dates, Louis Walsh thinks the Gallagher brothers could do a residency in Mayo! Hit play n...
Gift Grub: The Ferry Is Full Of Farage And Friends
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland play England in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday and fans have been making their way across the water for the match. On this morning's Gift Grub,...
Gift Grub: Radio Roy - An Ireland v England Special
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland play England in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday and this morning's Radio Roy looked ahead to the big game. Hit play now to hear the episode in f...
Do You Have Ireland's Smartest Surname?
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have Ireland's Smartest Surname? Tune in to find out who our current leaders are as well as an exciting round of Waffle and Adele news. Subscri...
Gift Grub: Leinster Houses's Bike Shed Has The Liveline Lighting Up
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's no doubt that the bike shed at Leinster House is the big talking point of the week - specifically, the cost of it. With a final total of €...
Gift Grub: Definitely Minted - The Album. Out NOW!
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know Oasis have been working on some fresh material?! It was news to us! But, on this morning's Gift Grub, we were lucky enough to get a sneak...
Gift Grub: The Oasis Queue Has Sent People Into A Tailspin
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the topic that has everyone talking - the scramble for Oasis tickets! Hundreds of thousands of Irish people tried their luck to secure the golden...
Gift Grub: The Gift Crew Try Their Hand At 'Ireland's Smartest Surname'
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the month of September, Ian will be searching for Ireland's Smartest Surname and there is great excitement! Some of the Gift Grub characters decid...
Coldplay Provide Listeners With An Adventure Of A Lifetime
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coldplay are in the country and the kids are gone back to school. Could this week BE any better! Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show now where...
Gift Grub: Everyone Is Trying To Get Their Hands On Oasis Tickets!
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tickets for the massively anticipated Oasis reunion will go on sale this weekend and the world and its mother are trying to buy them! Ian caught up wi...
Gift Grub: RTÉ Take A Different Approach For The Autumn Launch
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the past, RTÉ would have launched their Autumn schedule with a big, glitzy event. However, since 'the controversy', they've pared things back a b...
Gift Grub: Simon Harris Has Been Busy. Or Has He?!
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taoiseach Simon Harris is a busy man. In fact, he has been attending all manner of events across the country. But, what kind of events?! Is he doing a...
The Gallagher Brothers Just Made Our Shauna Cry
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All the reaction to the reunion that nobody thought was possible plus the mother and daughter in Meath who made everyone laugh in their attempt to con...
Gift Grub: Oasis Reunite And The World Rejoices
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The day has finally come. After a huge amount of speculation and build up, Oasis finally revealed details of a reunion and tour this morning. The Gift...
Gift Grub: Donal Lenihan Engrossed By American Football In The Aviva
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Georgia Tech and Florida State entertained 50,000 fans in the Aviva on Saturday in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Rugby commentator Donal Le...
Gift Grub: Christy Moore Pays Tribute To Match Of The Day
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the legendary football programme, Match of the Day, turns 60 this week. One of Ireland's finest's songwriter's, Christy Moore, joine...
Gift Grub: Parents Are At Their Wits End - A Primetime Special
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the children of Ireland on summer holidays, parents across the country find themselves counting down the days until school starts again. It's bee...
Adele Fan From Kildare Tells Ian About Her Once In A Lifetime Experience
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paula Jones from Allenwood in Kildare is a massive Adele fan and when dates were released to the singer's Munich shows, she was on Ticketmaster for ov...
Gift Grub: See How The Rose of Tralee Has Evolved Over The Years
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There has been many changes since the very first Rose of Tralee and Ireland has seen a lot of progress since then. On this morning's Gift Grub, we too...
Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas Give Us A Hint Of What To Expect On Tonight's Rose Of Tralee
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Rose of Tralee kicks off tonight and millions of Irish people will be sitting down to watch the show on RTÉ 1 at 8pm. Presenters Dáithí Ó Sé ...
Gift Grub: Daniel Let Rip At ACDC
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Electric Picnic wasn't the only gig in town this weekend. ACDC brought their show to Croke Park on Saturday night and Gift Grub's Daniel O'Donnell was...
Gift Grub: Miriam Is Excited About Electric Picnic
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The excitement for Electric Picnic is building! Some of Gift Grub's favourite characters joined Ian on the line this morning to look ahead! Hit play n...
Gift Grub: Dáithí Gives Ian A Few Tips
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Dempsey is hitting the road and heading to Electric Picnic this weekend. He'll be taking on Dáithí O'Se with his very own take on the Rose of Tr...
Gift Grub: The Post Olympics Comedown Is Real
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all got a bit carried away with the 2024 Olympics, watching it for hours on end every day, like an addiction. Now, it's gone and there's a gaping h...
Gift Grub: Davy Fitz Is Off To Antrim
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Davy Fitzgerald stepped down from his role as Waterford hurling manager in June and yesterday, was confirmed as the new bainisteoir of the Antrim seni...
Gift Grub: The Gift Grub Microphones Get The Low Down On The Olympics Homecoming!
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland's Olympic heroes were welcomed home yesterday, with a massive crowd flocking to Dublin City Centre. The Gift FGrub microphones were at the sce...
Gift Grub: Eamon Dunphy Is Over The Premier League
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Premier League returns this weekend and football fans all over the world are excited! Except for Eamon Dunphy....he's over it. Hit play now to hea...
Gift Grub: Excitement Builds For The Olympic Homecoming
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Olympics have kept us all entertained for the last few weeks, but it's all over now. The event came to an end last night and it's time for us to w...
Gift Grub: John Mullane Loves Me County Festivals
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All Together Now begins in Waterford today and hurling legend John Mullane is pumped for it.
Gift Grub: Davy Fitz Heads To The Galway Races
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Galway Races is on this week and there's plenty of famous faces down for the craic including Davy Fitz, Daithi O Se and Simon Harris.
Gift Grub: Who Will Play Who In The Saipan Movie
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The casting of Steve Coogan as Mick McCarthy and Eanna Hardwicke as Roy Keane in the new Saipan movie has got a lot of people talking. Just who will p...
Gift Grub: What If Dublin Hosted The Olympic Games
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After seeing the spectacle that the city of Paris put on for their Olympic ceremony last Friday, it got us thinking what Dublin might do if it ever go...
Gift Grub: Bertie Wasn't Mad About The All Ireland
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Armagh are the All Ireland Champions of 2024. Most people watching were delighted with the result. True blue Bertie Ahern felt the final was missing s...
Gift Grub: President Higgins Is Ready For Galway v Armagh
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's All Ireland Football Final Weekend with Galway taking on Armagh take on Galway in Croke Park on Sunday. President Higgins will be there on the da...
Gift Grub: RTE Get Bailed Out
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was confirmed this week that RTÉ will get a guaranteed €725m in public funding over the next three years in a bailout. Ian rang Montrose to spea...
Gift Grub: Can Ireland's Rugby Team Win Olympic Gold?
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Olympics officially start on Friday but there's events already underway across Paris. Ronan O Gara and Donal Lenihan join Ian from the capital wit...
Gift Grub: Simon Cowell's Hunt For New Irish Talent
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Cowell has arrived in Ireland searching for talented singers for his new boyband. After some frustrating auditions in Dublin, a trip to Munster ...
Gift Grub: Simon Harris Is Working Like A Duracell Bunny
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Harris just hasn't sat down since becoming Taoiseach a few months ago. If he's not shaking hands with world leaders, he's mingling with the crow...
Gift Grub: Christy Belts Out A Special Song For Clare Hurlers
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Clare are All Ireland Hurling Champions for 2024 and Christy Moore rewrote one of his most famous hits to mark the historic occasion.
Gift Grub - Michael D Is Sick Of This July Weather
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
President Higgins has had enough. While Europe enjoys warm temperatures, we are stuck here with sideways rain and the sun peering out for a look every...
Gift Grub: Davy Fitz Is On The Hunt For Tickets
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cork and Clare go head to head in the All-Ireland Hurling Final this weekend and the scramble for tickets is well and truly on. Davy Fitzgerald was on...
Gift Grub: Is Bertie Running For President? Ian Tries To Get A Straight Answer Out Of Him
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bertie Ahern has failed to rule himself out of the next presidential race but says if he does enter, he will be 'running to win'. Will he go for it? U...
Gift Grub: Some Unexpected Names Pop Up At The Open
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Open Championship kicks off today and some of the world's highest-ranked professional golfers will tee off at Royal Troon. On this morning's Gift ...
Irish Couple Get Married At Thomand Park With Paolo Nutini As Wedding Entertainment
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this week, we were chatting about newlyweds, Lucy Kelly and Tadgh Dennehy, who recently got hitched! The Cork couple decided to do things a li...
Gift Grub: Cork and Clare Go Head To Head, On and Off The Pitch!
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's all about Cork and Clare, as they go head to head in the All-Ireland Hurling Final this weekend. But, the rivalry isn't just on the pitch! On thi...
Gift Grub: Rory Gallagher's Guitar Sparks A Outcry From Irish Musicians
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was announced last week that Rory Gallagher’s legendary Fender Stratocaster guitar was going up for auction, much to the dismay of rock and roll ...
Gift Grub: Eamon Dunphy Channels His Inner Spaniard
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spain were crowned winners of Euros 2024 last night, after an exciting 2-1 victory over England. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was joined by Eamo...
Gift Grub: Donal Lenihan Rejoices As Ireland Beat The Boks
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rugby fans rejoiced on Saturday as Ireland beat South Africa by one point, after a dramatic and nail-biting game in Durban. Donal Lenihan joined Ian f...
Gift Grub: Donal Lenihan Is On Safari In South Africa
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this morning's Gift Grub, Donal Lenihan joined Ray, live from South Africa, ahead of the second Ireland v South Africa test. Hit play now to hear t...
Gift Grub: Former Ireland Managers Rate Heimir Hallgrimsson
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the big story in Irish sport was the appointment of the new Ireland manager. Icelandic Heimir Hallgrimsson held his first press conference ...
Gift Grub: England Are In The Euro 2024 Final
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
They've only gone and done it! England are one game away from glory after defeating the Netherlands with a last minute winner. Nigel Farage, Eamon Dun...
Gift Grub: President Higgins Celebrates A Milestone
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this week. On this morning's Gift Grub, we managed to get inside the A...
Gift Grub: Celebrations Continue In The Rebel County
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After Sunday’s historic dethroning of four in a row champions Limerick, celebrations are continuing in Cork. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Gift Grub: Cork & Clare Have Gone All Ireland Crazy
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The All Ireland final we were all expecting was Limerick v Kilkenny. Instead, it's Cork v Clare. Marty Morrissey and Roy Keane nailed their colours to...
Gift Grub: Matt Cooper Reviews Nicki Minaj Gig
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Cooper, host of The Last Word on Today FM, gives a detailed description of being stuck in Malahide Castle waiting for Nicki Minaj to take to the ...
Gift Grub: Davy Fitz Reflects On Life After Waterford
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former Waterford hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald joined Ray to reflect on his resignation this week and what county he might end up in next.
Gift Grub: Radio ROG Looks Ahead To Ireland's Clash With South Africa
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to the experts, Ireland will replace South Africa as the number-one team in the world if they can pull off a win against the Springboks in P...
Gift Grub: Christy Moore Looks Ahead To July
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well, this week marks the start of a brand new month, if you can believe it! July is here and on this morning’s Gift Grub, Christy Moore joined Ray ...
Gift Grub: The Seagull Takeover Continues
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With summer in full swing, seagulls are back in big numbers and people have been warned to be vigilant of the aggressive birds. On this morning's Gift...
Gift Grub: Defending Champions Dubs Are Out!
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Dubs are out of the running for the All Ireland, after a shocking defeat to Galway over the weekend. Marty Morrissey joined Ray on this morning's ...
Gift Grub: Paschal Is Wrecked After A Wild Weekend
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paschal has had a busy few days! Between Pride, Taylor Swift, Longitude and Shania Twain, he was on the lash all weekend! He joined Ray on Gft Grub th...
Gift Grub: Ministers Get In the Mood For Some Taylor Magic
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The world and its mother are heading to see Taylor Swift this weekend, including our politicians. They joined Ian on the line with morning and they we...
Gift Grub: Davy Fitz Is A Secret Swiftie
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Davy Fitz being a massive Taylor fan was not on our bingo card for 2024, but it turns out he's a secret Swiftie. He joined Ian on the line this mornin...
Gift Grub: Taylor Swift Fever Hits Primetime
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Swift fever has gripped us all, with countless events happening across the country to celebrate the Queen of Pop's arrival later this week. On ...