The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show
Today FM
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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Mar 21, 2025 • 10min
Siobhan In Limerick Starts Her Weekend With A Waffle Win
Siobhan in Limerick had the happiest of Fridays with a win on Waffle, we heard about all the little reasons people have to be happy, Shauna told us about a brand new Irish crime drama and Catherine told us about her new goat Paddy! Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.
Mar 21, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: Reaction To Ireland's Historic Night In Bulgaria
Ireland have won a game...away from home! A 2-1 win in Bulgaria puts us in the driving seat ahead of the 2nd leg on Sunday in Dublin. Eamon Dunphy, Robbie Keane and Mick McCarthy provide Ian with some expert analysis on a historic night.
Mar 20, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: The Burkes Continue To Haunt Micheál Martin
Micheál Martin just can't get a minute. Everywhere he turns, The Burkes seem to pop up. Everywhere! Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Mar 19, 2025 • 4min
Radio Roy: Italia 90 Legends Gear Up for Bulgaria Match
On this morning's Radio Roy, some of the Italia 90 legends joined Roy in the studio, just in time for the big match against Bulgaria. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Mar 18, 2025 • 7min
Gift Grub: The Paddy's Day Party Is Over
On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was joined by the one and only Michael Flatley, who shared his unforgettable Paddy's Day adventure. Plus, we heard from President Michael D, who was nursing a sore head after a particularly heavy session with Mundy. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Mar 14, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: Mick, Niall & Stan Revisit The Italia 90 Glory Days!
Get ready to relive the glory days as Gift Grub celebrates 35 years since Ireland's iconic run in Italia 90. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Mar 14, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Who's Ready to Shine on Sunday For The Dancing With The Stars Finale?
Well, the time has come. Dancing With The Stars is winding down for another season! Our regular Gift Grub contributors joined Ian to give the rundown on all the action and behind-the-scenes goss ahead of the finale. Hit play to hear the full episode.
Mar 14, 2025 • 9min
Irish Woman In Vancouver Kickstarts St Patrick's Day Weekend!
Cathy in Vancouver got things off to a good start, Robbie tried his hand at Waffle, Caoimseach delivered a sobering fact, and Shauna brought an update on Rihanna's new music. Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.
Mar 13, 2025 • 5min
Gift Grub: Micheál Martin Laps Up Praise For White House Visit
Micheál Martin sat down with President Donald Trump yesterday, and on this morning's Gift Grub, he shared his firsthand experience of the meeting. Paschal Donoghue and Bertie Ahern weighed in on the proceedings too. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Mar 13, 2025 • 6min
Shauna's School Run - St Joseph's NS, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan
Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from senior infants, first and second class at St Joseph’s Boys NS in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan and she spoke to Alex, Thomas, Jamal, Daniel, Zack, Gerry, Joey, Daniel and Simon, James, Tommy, Sebastian Jamie, and Ethan.The students shared their thoughts on the future, from their dream jobs to moving out of home. Thanks to principal Ms Caroline Jones, who organised the visit.Hit play now to hear the full episode.
