

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.
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Jul 25, 2022 • 2min
Gift Grub: Morgan Freeman Delivers His Last GAA Report Of 2022
Kerry did it against Galway in the All-Ireland Football Final at Croke Park yesterday and Morgan Freeman was there.
This morning on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, the Hollywood actor gave his report on the game, his last one of 2022.
Until next year, Morgan!

Jul 25, 2022 • 4min
Gift Grub: Cash-Fan Bertie Ahern Celebrates As AIB Retains ATMs
AIB has backtracked on their decision to remove 70 ATMs from branches in rural Ireland following public and political backlash.
On The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning, Michael D Higgins was still furious that the bank had proposed the idea in the first place.
Meanwhile, Bertie Ahern was delighted to still be able to access cash.

Jul 22, 2022 • 2min
Gift Grub: Paschal Donohoe Bids Boris Johnson Hasta La Vista
Boris Johnson did his last Prime Minister's Questions this week and signed off with a 'hasta la vista, baby'.
On Gift Grub this morning, the soon-to-be former Prime Minister was slinging more movie catchphrases in his goodbye to the Irish people.
Paschal Donohoe joined on the phone and told him where to go.

Jul 22, 2022 • 3min
Gift Grub: Dáithí Ó Sé Is Torn In Two Ahead Of The All-Ireland Final
Galway take on Kerry in the All-Ireland Football Final this weekend and Dáithí Ó Sé is torn.
As a Kerry man living in Galway, he is a lover of both sides.
On Gift Grub this morning, Dáithí sung the praises of both Kerry and Galway.

Jul 21, 2022 • 5min
Gift Grub: GAA Legends Pay Tribute To Pat Spillane
Pat Spillane will make his last ever appearance on The Sunday Game this weekend, as his beloved Kerry take on Galway in the All-Ireland Football Final.
This morning Gift Grub paid tribute to Pat, who was extremely excited for the game.
There were contributions from Michael D Higgins, Míchael Ó Muircheartaigh and Davy Fitz.

Jul 20, 2022 • 5min
Gift Grub: Liveline Special - Ireland's Greatest Sporting Achievement
On this morning's Gift Grub, Joe Duffy's Liveline phonelines lit up with punters debating Ireland's greatest sporting achievement.
Italia 90, Ireland's All Blacks win, Rachael Blackmore - everything was thrown into the ring.

Jul 19, 2022 • 3min
Gift Grub: Presenting The Irish People In The Sunshine Stakes
Yesterday was reportedly the hottest day in Ireland in over 100 years and we all felt it!
On Gift Grub this morning, we went live as horseracing commentator Des Scahill reported on the Irish People In The Sunshine Stakes.
'Where's Me Sandals', 'Mr Whippy' and 'Nice To Sit Out' were all in contention.

Jul 18, 2022 • 3min
Gift Grub: Johnny Sexton Parties Hard In New Zealand
History was made in New Zealand on Saturday as Ireland secured a second win over the All-Blacks in Wellington.
The celebrations continue in New Zealand and Johnny Sexton joined The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show live from the party.
There was something different about him this time!

Jul 18, 2022 • 2min
Gift Grub: Morgan Freeman Recalls A Steamy All-Ireland Hurling Final
Limerick did the triple yesterday, beating Kilkenny in a 66-point All-Ireland Hurling Final.
Among the famous faces at the game was hurling super fan Morgan Freeman.
He joined The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning and was still reeling from the action.

Jul 15, 2022 • 3min
Gift Grub: Brian Cody And Paul O'Connell Face-Off Ahead Of All-Ireland
Limerick take on Kilkenny in this Sunday's All-Ireland Hurling Final at Croke Park.
This morning on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, Kilkenny's Brian Cody faced-off against Limerick's Paul O'Connell on which was the best county.
It was tough to call!


