

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.
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Feb 6, 2025 • 5min
Shauna's School Run - Rush NS, Co. Dublin
Our Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from senior infants, first and second class at Rush National School in North County Dublin and she spoke to Ríona, Laila, Daniel, Jason, Chris, Emily, Carly, Ollie, Louis, Oscar and MayThere has been lots of speculation around the Irish Presidential Campaign and Shauna asked the children about the first thing they'd do if they were President. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, she also quizzed them about the thing they loved most about themselves. Thanks to teacher Ms Amy Browne, who organised the visit!

Feb 5, 2025 • 5min
Gift Grub: Trump Comes Down Hard On Irish Companies
President Donald Trump has announced a whole raft of trade tariffs, which has ruffled feathers globally. He joined Ian on the show this morning to discuss the measures further and he doubled down. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Feb 4, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Donal Lenihan Is Wrecked After Ireland's Win Against England
Ireland's Six Nations journey got off to a good start over the weekend, with a win against England at the Aviva. Poor oul Donal Lenihan can't contain himself! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Jan 31, 2025 • 32min
Stephen From Dublin Walks Away With A 10K Kitchen
What a morning we had at the Home of Innovation in Dublin. We were lucky enough to have amazing Irish pop star Allie Sherlock performing live, the very talented Donal Skehan cooked up a storm, there was a visit from the Gift Grub crew and Stephen from Dublin won snazzy kitchen appliances to the value of 10,000 euro. What a way to kick off the long weekend. Great craic!

Jan 30, 2025 • 6min
'It's Warts And All' - Ronan, Shane and Keith Chat About The Brand New Boyzone Documentary
Ronan Keating, Shane Lynch, and Keith Duffy joined Ian on the show this morning to chat about their brand new documentary 'No Matter What' which goes live on Sky Documentaries and Now this weekend. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Jan 30, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: A Radio ROG Six Nations Special
On this morning's Gift Grub, it was all about the Six Nations. On this very special episode of Radio ROG, investigative journalist Quinny took a deeper look at extortionate ticket prices and Paul O'Connell had a surprise for the team who are missing Andy Farrell. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Jan 29, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: A Late Late Show 'Special' Special
On this morning's Gift Grub, the Late Late Show came under fire for one too many specials. Between the GAA Special, the Rugby Special, and the Valentine's Day Special, there have been a few recently and the Oireachtas Media Committee raised some concerns. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Jan 28, 2025 • 5min
Gift Grub: Micheál Martin Channels His Inner Trump
Taoiseach Micheál Martin is settling into his new role nicely, kicking things off with a phone call with newly elected President Trump. It seems that Trump had a big impression on him too, there's even talk of a wall around Cork! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Jan 28, 2025 • 9min
A Waffle Winner, A 'Long Finger' List And Sticks On Social Media
Ger wins €1000 on Waffle, Shauna showcases her 'impressive' ET impression, and listeners confess their long finger lists! Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.

Jan 27, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: A (Bus)Trip Down Memory Lane
It's all change for Dublin buses! Several old routes have been retired, making way for a slew of new and improved routes which were introduced over the past few days. Some of the well-known Gift Grub characters have been reminiscing about their fond memories of the old lines. Hit play now to hear the full episode.