The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show
Today FM
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.
Episodes
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Oct 15, 2025 • 5min
Gift Grub: John & Eamon Give Their Honest Take On The Ireland Game
Eamon and John joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to give him the rundown on last night's World Cup qualifier. In typical Eamon fashion, there's quite a bit of honesty. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Oct 14, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: Radio Roy Gets Cancelled!
With Ireland facing a World Cup qualifier against Armenia tonight, Roy Keane was prepping for another important episode of Radio Roy. Except, Radio Roy has been cancelled! Hit play to hear the full episode.
Oct 13, 2025 • 2min
Gift Grub: Roy Keane's Honest Reaction To Portugal Loss
On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was looking back at Ireland's game against Portugal on Saturday. He was joined by some former managers, who seemed to be taking the positives from the game, whilst Roy Keane gave his honest opinion, as only Roy can. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Oct 13, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: Who's Staying and Who's Going In The RTÉ Shake Up?
With all the moving and shaking at RTÉ, Ian wanted to get to the bottom of things and find out exactly what's happening! He caught up with a few familiar faces, who weren't giving much away. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Oct 10, 2025 • 2min
Gift Grub: Daniel O'Donnell Has A Hot Take On Luke Combs
On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was chatting about the exciting news of Luke Combs headlining Slane, but not everyone is on board with the idea. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Oct 10, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: Paschal Brings Ian A Little Gift
On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian invited Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe to answer some tough questions on the budget . However, Paschal brought a little gift for Ian, and the questions were soon forgotten! Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Oct 9, 2025 • 5min
Gift Grub: Miriam Puts Micheál Under Pressure
On this morning's Gift Grub, Miriam O'Callaghan was leading a special edition of Prime Time, grilling Micheál on his decisions. Luckily, he had Willie O'Dea on hand for moral support. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Oct 8, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: The Irish Fans Say It Like It Is On Radio Roy
With Ireland's World Cup qualifier with Portugal looming, Ian crossed live to Radio Roy, who were broadcasting live from Lisbon. And let's just say, the outlook is less than positive! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Oct 7, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: It's Budget Day - Tensions Rise In Leinster House
It's Budget Day, and with all the Presidential Election controversy, there's a bit of unrest in Leinster House. However, one man is positively giddy, and that's Paschal Donohoe! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Oct 6, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Who Knew Gerry Adams Was A Swiftie?!
On this morning's Gift Grub, birthday boy Gerry Adams joined Ian on the line. Who knew he was a secret Swiftie?! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
