
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

Apr 9, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: Masters Madness Is Upon Us
The world's best golfers will be chasing glory at The Masters this week, but who will come out on top at Augusta and secure the Green Jacket?! On this morning's Gift Grub, we were treated to some exclusive footage from the tournament, and Rory McIlroy has even brought a few monks along for luck! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Apr 8, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Housing Czar? How Bizarre!
With word of a government 'housing czar' being appointed to sort out the Irish housing crisis, this morning's Gift Grub saw the government burst into song. Intrigued? Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Apr 8, 2025 • 12min
Caoimhseach Connolly Sparks A Brand New Trend!
It turns out there are at least two children named after our news anchor, Caoimseach Connolly, Shauna tells Ian all about the Traitors Ireland, and Oliver tries his hand at Waffle. Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.

Apr 8, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Daniel Is Sick Of The Screaming
Gift Grub's Daniel joined Ian with an unusual gripe - he's absolutely sick of people screaming in his face. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Apr 8, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: ROG Has Half Of Munster Kipping On The Couch
With Munster taking on La Rochelle over the weekend, half of The Red Army were over in France and poor oul Rog had to put them up! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Apr 7, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Tommy Tiernan Fails To Get The Hollywood Handshake
Tommy Tiernan made an appearance on the celebrity version of the Great British Bake Off last night on Channel 4. While he did not win his heat, his told Ian this morning about his profound experience on the show and his soggy bottom on show.

Apr 7, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Munster's Famous Win In ROG's Back Yard!
Munster have reached the quarter finals of the Champions Cup after an unforgettable weekend in France. They beat Ronan O Gara's La Rochelle team by one point and now play Bordeaux this weekend for a place in the semis. ROG and RTE commentator Michael Corcoran joined Ian to discuss the game.

Apr 3, 2025 • 6min
Gift Grub: All This Talk Of Tariffs Has Us Feeling A Little '2008'
Donald Trump’s tariffs could shake the global economy to its core, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was joined by former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, who shared his thoughts on the matter. Brian Cowen, Enda Kenny, Joan Burton, and George Lee gave their tuppence worth too. This is all feeling very '2008'. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Apr 2, 2025 • 10min
Does Your Child Refuse Salmon? How about 'Beach Chicken'?!
Shauna shared a tip for parents of fussy eaters, Sarah in Dublin kickstarted the nation, even with a broken shoulder, and Chris Long stormed his way to €1000 on Waffle! Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.

Apr 2, 2025 • 6min
Gift Grub: Talk Of Trump Tariffs Triggers Tension
On this morning's Gift Grub, Taoiseach Michéal Martin told Ian about the impending tariffs from the US and how they might affect the Irish economy. Michael Flatey feels worried, Michael O'Leary is ready to rebel, and Michael D Higgins is channeling pure patriotism. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
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