
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

Jun 6, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Ann and Con Are Even More Confused Than Usual!
On this morning's Gift Grub, former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr joined Ian for a preview of the Ireland-Senegal friendly tonight. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Jun 5, 2025 • 5min
Gift Grub: Who Knew Michael D Was A Pitbull Fan?!
Pitbull returns to Dublin's 3Arena tonight, and the excitement is real. Who knew that President Michael D. Higgins was a fan of Mr. Worldwide? Hit play now to hear the episode in full!

Jun 4, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Check Out The New Davy Fitzgerald Movie - 'In The Name Of The Fitz'
There's a brand new movie on the way and it's all about the one and only....Davy Fitz. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Jun 4, 2025 • 10min
Have Your Kids Ever (Unintentionally) Caused You Harm?!
Caleb Followill recently shattered his ankle while playing with his children. It turns out he's not the only one who has fallen into harm's way when playing with kids. Apparently, Lewis Capaldi is planning a comeback, and Mary kickstarted the nation on behalf of all the Junior and Leaving Cert students starting exams today. Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.

Jun 3, 2025 • 5min
Gift Grub: Eamon Dunphy Reminisces After A Bank Holiday Weekend At Bloom
Everyone has garden envy after spending a day or the weekend at Bloom. One day at Bloom was enough for Eamon Dunphy to take a trip down memory lane.

May 30, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Michael D Is Sick Of Bloom
With Bloom in full swing in the Phoenix Park, Michael D has had enough of the inconvenience. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

May 30, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Michael Flatley Defends Pierce Brosnan's Dodgy Irish Accent
Pierce Brosnan, who is currently starring in the crime series 'Mobland', has been forced to defend his 'Kerry' accent in the show. Fans have accused him of hamming up the Kerry accent, making it a bit 'oirish'. On this morning's Gift Grub, Pierce was defended by fellow Irishman, Michael Flatley. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

May 29, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: Who Made The Cut In The Football Managers Hall Of Fame?
Mick McCarthy was inducted into the Football Managers Hall of Fame this week, alongside the likes of David Moyes and Jose Mourinho. As you can imagine, this sparked some reaction amongst his former colleagues, who joined Ian on the line for this morning's Gift Grub. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

May 28, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: Mission Impossible - The 'Buy A House In Ireland' Edition
Join Ethan Hunt and his team as they tackle their most impossible mission yet: buying a house in Ireland. With mortgage approvals and the notorious estate agents standing in their way, will Ethan find a place to call home, or are they truly in over their heads? Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

May 28, 2025 • 10min
Dermot In Kildare Would Kickstart Any Day!
Super-sound Dermot kickstarts the day, Pierce Brosnan hits back on criticism of his accent and Paula 'David Bowie' Mac Sweeney causes some chaos!