The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

Alan Carr returns to Ireland later this month with his Regional Trinket tour later this month. This morning, Alan joined The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, where he shared his excitement to be performing in Ireland again. Alan recalled the line of shots that awaited him on the stage the last time he performed here in 2016, and spoke about having to change his set in the aftermath of the pandemic and his recent divorce. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/05/11071623/Alan-Carr-STING.mp3"][/audio] He also spoke about his friendship with Adele, and delivered an impressive impression of her iconic laugh. Catch Ian's full chat with Alan by pressing the Play button above. Alan Carr will perform at Leisureland in Galway on the 27th and 28th May, and the 3Olympia in Dublin from the 8th-10th September.   

Michael D Higgins isn't at all happy with the news that Elon Musk has bought Twitter. Gift Grub went behind the scenes to Áras an Uachtaráin where Michael D let rip at Elon on the phone. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/05/10082458/GIFT-Michael-D-Elon-Musk-100522.mp3"][/audio] When he'd finished, Elon made Michael D an offer he couldn't refuse. Catch all the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button above.

Man United are heading for their lowest ever points total in the Premier League after losing 4-0 to Brighton on Saturday. Roy Keane joined The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning and was despondent over his former team's performance. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/05/09113830/GIFT-Man-United-Brighton-Roy-Keane-Reaction-090522-STING-.mp3"][/audio] Eamon Dunphy also weighed in, but was able to see a silver lining in it all. Catch all the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button above.  

Morgan Freeman was at all the big GAA matches over the weekend. This morning on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, Morgan recalled Tipperary's late defeat to Limerick and didn't hold back in his criticism of the Cork footballers. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/05/09110729/GIFT-Morgan-Freeman-Cork-v-Kerry-090522-STING.mp3"][/audio] Warning Cork fans, this one might sting. Catch all the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button above.

Daniel O'Donnell was back on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning and opened up about his eclectic music taste. All set to see Tool at the 3Arena this weekend, Daniel was looking forward to a bit of headbanging. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/05/06095918/GIFT-Daniel-ODonnell-Heavy-Metal-STING-060522.mp3"][/audio] He also listed off some of his other favourites like Carcass, Fleshcrawl, Misery Index, the list goes on... Catch all the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button above.

Munster have been forced to play their Champions Cup game against Toulouse at The Aviva this weekend due to Ed Sheeran gigs taking over Thomond Park. This morning on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, Ronan O'Gara shared his usual pre-match enthusiasm. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/05/06094007/GIFT-ROG-Pre-Munster-Aviva-Game-060522-STING.mp3"][/audio] Meanwhile, Michael Corcoran tore strips off The Aviva and Leinster in a mock commentary. Catch all the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button above.  

Anne Robinson will leave her role as Countdown host this summer and speculation has already begun about her replacement. This morning on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, Gift Grub went behind the scenes at Channel 4 where an eclectic mix of celebs were auditioning for the role. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/05/05084755/GIFT-Countdown-Auditions-050522-STING.mp3"][/audio] James Corden, Boris Johnson and Roy Keane all threw their hat in the ring. Catch all the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button above.

Frank Greaney was back on The Last Word with Matt Cooper in this morning's Gift Grub reporting on another upsetting court case. The defendant, Edward 'Ed' Sheeran stands accused of sabotaging numerous sporting events in Ireland in recent weeks. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/05/04084325/GIFT-The-Last-Word-Ed-Sheeran-Sporting-Events-040522-STING.mp3"][/audio] One such case is the hijacking of Thomond Park, which has forced Munster's game against Toulouse to... The Aviva. Paul O'Connell delivered a rousing victim impact statement, which brought listeners to tears. Catch all the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button above.

All eyes were on Brian Cody and Henry Shefflin at the end of Sunday's clash between Kilkenny and Galway on Sunday, and that handshake certainly had people talking. A bit of ham sandwich dropped out of Morgan Freeman's mouth when he observed the interaction from the stands. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/05/03102132/GIFT-Morgan-Freeman-Cody-Shefflin-Handshake-030522.mp3"][/audio] This morning, the Hollywood actor joined The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show to speak about what he witnessed at Pearse Stadium. Catch all the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button above.

After several date changes, Downton Abbey: A New Era has finally arrived in Irish cinemas. This morning on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, Irish actor Allen Leech, aka Tom Branson, chatted to Ian about the new film and his Downton journey to date. Allen also spoke about his and his wife's pregnancy announcement at the movie's premier this week. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/04/29095324/Allen-Leech-290422.mp3"][/audio] On coming home to Ireland, Allen addressed his resemblance to Niall Horan and also shared his favourite pint in Dublin. And Ian warned him about a Today FM employee who is a Leech super fan. Catch Ian's full chat with Allen Leech by pressing the Play button above.