
The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show
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.
Latest episodes

May 9, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Fans Flock to The Vatican (Including Daniel O'Donnell)
On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian went live to a bustling St. Peter's Square, where fans had gathered to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV. Our very own Daniel O'Donnell was on the ground to tell us all. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

May 9, 2025 • 5min
Gift Grub: The Great Skort Debate!
Well, one of the big stories of the week was, without a doubt, the great skort debate. On this morning's Gift Grub, Davy Fitz joined Ian with an exciting suggestion. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

May 8, 2025 • 5min
Gift Grub: Trump's Tariff Takeover!
On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was able to nab President Trump for an exclusive interview on his tariffs and how they might impact the Irish movie business. As you might expect, he had some controversial takes. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

May 7, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: Christy Moore Is 80 Today!
Irish music legend Christy Moore is the big 80 today. What a career he has had! He joined Ian this morning to sing a song all about his 80 years on planet earth.

May 6, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: What Do Leinster Have To Do To Win The Champions Cup?
Leinster once again came up short in their pursuit of The Champions Cup with a narrow loss at home to Northampton Saints at the weekend. Donal Lenihan, Brian O Driscoll and Ronan O Gara dissect the game and what Leinster need to do to get over the line.

Apr 17, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: New GAA Plus Schedule Revealed Including 'Keeping Up With The Cliffords'!
On this morning's Gift Grub, the full GAA plus schedule was revealed and there's plenty to keep us entertained - GAA Kitchen Nightmares, Keeping Up With The Cliffords and an exclusive new drama, Breaking Ball, to name but a few. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Apr 16, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: The 'What The Hell Is Going On With The World Economy Handicap Hurdle'
On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to the voice of horse-racing, Des Scahill, for the 'What The Hell Is Going On With The World Economy Handicap Hurdle'. Click play now to hear the full episode!

Apr 16, 2025 • 14min
Do You Have A Nickname? The Schoolyard Names That Stick!
We heard about the hilarious nicknames that stick, the GAA club fundraiser with a difference, and a very topical Waffle! Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.

Apr 15, 2025 • 5min
Gift Grub: Ireland Has Gone Golf Crazy After Rory's Win!
The celebrations are continuing across the country after Rory McIlroy's history making win on Sunday night at The Masters. People were queueing up to speak to Joe Duffy on this morning's Liveline.

Apr 14, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: Tributes Roll In For Rory's Masters Victory
What a weekend for Rory McIlroy! His stunning victory at the Masters is the topic of every conversation, and on this morning's Gift Grub, golf stars and fans analysed the win. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
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