The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show
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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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Jan 19, 2026 • 3min
Gift Grub: Brian Kennedy Makes A B Sharp Exit From DWTS
Brian Kennedy was the second celebrity to be eliminated from Dancing with the Stars 2026 during last night’s Movie Night special. Brian received the lowest combined scores from the judges and public votes.Judges Brian, Arthur and Karen joined Ian for a recap this morning.
Jan 16, 2026 • 4min
Gift Grub: The Soap Transfer Window Is Officially Open
Actress Beverley Callard, best known for playing Liz McDonald in Coronation Street, has swapped the cobbles of Weatherfield for the hustle and bustle of Carrigstown by joining the cast of RTÉ's Fair City.Will this lead to a soap version of the Premier League's transfer window? We're all here for it if it does!
Jan 15, 2026 • 4min
Gift Grub: Garron Noone Wants A Chocolate Cost Of Living Intervention
The Dail is back and there was plenty to get politicans talking about.Paschal's World Bank top-up and the rising costs of chocolate bars were top of the agenda!
Jan 14, 2026 • 4min
Gift Grub: Simon Harris Does Hollywood
Simon Harris, Minister for Finance and leader of Fine Gael, is currently in LA on a three day trip to discuss Ireland-US ties. He captured it all on socials including chance encounters with Tom Cruise and Michael Douglas plus hanging out with Brendan Gleeson at the Golden Globes.
Jan 13, 2026 • 4min
Gift Grub: Barry Dunne - The Cash Machine King
The subject of this morning's Gift Grub was....the man, the myth, the legend, CASH MACHINE KING; Barry Dunne. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Jan 12, 2026 • 3min
Gift Grub: The Glitz and Glam Continues On Dancing With The Stars
Well, Dancing With The Stars Ireland has well and truly kicked off and on this morning's Gift Grub, some of the famous judging panel joined Ian to give him the full run down. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Jan 12, 2026 • 3min
Gift Grub: Kerry Rejoices As Jessie Buckley Wins
As the news ofJessie Buckley winning big at the Golden Globes broke this morning, the entire county of Kerry was rejoicing. Some of the Gift Grub crew joined Ian on the line this morning to celebrate. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Jan 9, 2026 • 3min
Gift Grub: Could ROG Make A Move To Leinster?
It's a big weekend for rugby fans as Leinster go head to head with Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle in the Investec Champions Cup. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian caught up with Donal Lenihan about the game and Ronan O'Gara faced questions about a possible move to Leinster. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Jan 9, 2026 • 3min
Gift Grub: Daniel's Not Happy About Another Late Late Show Special
Tonight's Late Late Show is all about the sesh - it will be the seisiún of all seisiúns for the annual trad music special. However, one man is not looking forward to it. Daniel O'Donnell joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub for a bit of a rant. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Jan 9, 2026 • 12min
Ian Dempsey Wants To Give January A Rebrand!
Ian wants to give January a new image, Shauna wants to join Jackass, and you want to find out what activity raises your heart rate as much as a ski dive! Hit play now to hear this week's podcast. Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.
