The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

Director Lenny Abrahamson discusses the upcoming Sally Rooney adaptation 'Conversations With Friends,' hinting at more Dublin scenes. He jokes about a Liveline discussion and mentions Taylor Swift's boyfriend's role in the series.

Gerry Adams talks about his show Gerry After Dark while Michelle O'Neill is announced as the lead presenter on Spin Féin FM 103.2. The podcast discusses the success of Sinn Féin FM and introduces the new sister station, highlighting the popular radio hosts and their commitment to serving the people of Northern Ireland.

RTÉ announced upcoming theatrical productions such as 'Toy Show The Musical' and 'Live Line, the Opera'. Gift Grub hilariously portrays a high-level RTÉ board meeting discussing these productions, including 'Prime Time, the Pantomime'. Fun and entertainment await in this behind-the-scenes peek!

Leinster and La Rochelle were victorious in the Champions Cup semi-finals over the weekend and will face off in the final on May 28th. ROG and Johnny Sexton represented the opposing teams on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/05/16114838/GIFT-Johnny-Sexton-ROG-Champions-Cup-160522.mp3"][/audio] Needless to say, there was some tension in the air. Catch all the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button above.

All eyes were on the Munster Hurling Championship at the weekend and Morgan Freeman was front and centre. On The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning, the Hollywood actor gave a detailed play-by-play of all the action in Cusack Park on Sunday. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/05/16113749/GIFT-Morgan-Freeman-Munster-Hurling-160522.mp3"][/audio] Morgan really knows his stuff. Catch all the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button above.

There was disappointment for Ireland in the Eurovision semi-final last night as Brooke Scullion failed to qualify for Saturday's final. Eurovision super-fan Francis Brennan joined The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning to discuss went wrong for Ireland. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/05/13092048/GIFT-Francis-Brennan-Paschal-Eurovision-130522-STING-.mp3"][/audio] Paschal Donohoe also joined the show and absolutely flipped a lid over the results. Catch all the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button above.

The European Rugby Champions Cup semi-finals take place this weekend - Leinster v Toulouse and Racing 92 v La Rochelle. Brian O'Driscoll joined The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show and spoke about Leinster's superb form and... e-scooters!? [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/05/13085812/GIFT-ROG-Leinster-Toulouse-130522-STING.mp3"][/audio] Meanwhile, La Rochelle coach Ronan O'Gara was torn in two over who should win the Leinster v Toulouse game. Catch all the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button above.

An Offaly Good Time This week Aisling Bonner from The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show took her School Tour of Ireland to Crinkill National School in County Offaly and chatted to all the kids in Ms Haines's 3rd class. Aisling spoke to Adam, Ellie, Killian, Angelina, Dominykas, Amy, Shane, Ellen, Saoirse, Sam, Leanne, Béibhinn, Caoimhe, Cillian, Oisín, Emily, Nojus, Lily, Keelin, Aoibhinn, Cliona, Eva, Amelia, Eileen, Anthony, Kajus, Ella and Tadhg. A Message To The Future A recent survey done in the UK found that the most popular career choice among kids aged 7-12 was a YouTuber. Aisling asked the kids whether they thought a YouTuber was a good job to have. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/05/12112318/Offaly-Schools-Live-.mp3"][/audio] And last week a message in a bottle washed up on a beach in Wexford, 20 years after it was written. Aisling asked the kids if they were to send a message in a bottle to be found in the future, what would it say? To hear Aisling's chat with the kids of Crinkill National School press the Play button above. If you'd like Aisling to visit your school, send your details to breakfast@todayfm.com.

Ireland compete in the Eurovision semi-final tonight and this morning, The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show went live to Turin to check in with Marty Whelan and Graham Norton. Eurovision fan Leo Varadkar also joined the show, describing the competition as '40 Kylie concerts in one night'. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/05/12090801/GIFT-Eurovision-Marty-Graham-120522-STING.mp3"][/audio] And Linda Martin expressed her excitement at announcing the Irish vote. Catch all the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button above.

Manchester United are on track to have their worst Premier League points total in history and one man is an expert on the whole affair. On Gift Grub this morning, Roy Keane appeared on Mastermind with his specialist subject: Manchester United 2021-2022. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/05/11090142/GIFT-Roy-Keane-Mastermind-110522-STING.mp3"][/audio] He wasn't one bit impressed. Catch all the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button above.