

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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Jan 8, 2026 • 3min
Gift Grub: A New Man Utd Anthem - Who's Up Next To Get Fired?!
It's all happening at Manchester United this week, with Ruben Amorim sent packing. There may be an interim manager lined up, but the question is, who is up next to get fired?! The Gift Grub crew felt so passionate about the subject that they burst into song. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Jan 7, 2026 • 4min
Gift Grub: Micheál Martin Is Feeling The Pressure!
Micheál Martin is back at work, but he's feeling the pressure. There's a lot going on! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Jan 6, 2026 • 5min
Gift Grub: Who Will Save Man Utd?!
Well, it's official. Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Man Utd manager! But the big question is who will take over? What is next for the team?! On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was joined by a few familiar faces, who had some interesting takes. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Jan 5, 2026 • 3min
Gift Grub: Dancing With The Stars Is BACK!
Dancing With The Stars Ireland is back for another year, and everyone is very excited. Hit play now to hear all the goss from the first installment.

Jan 5, 2026 • 4min
Gift Grub: Is Ireland Really That Pessimistic?!
According to a recent poll, Ireland is one of the world's most pessimistic countries in the world. Are we that gloomy?! On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian caught up with some of the more optimistic Gift Grub crew. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Dec 24, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: It's Time To Drive Home For Christmas #Gridlock
On this morning's Gift Grub, the crew were tackling the Christmas rush, navigating through traffic and festive frustrations! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Dec 22, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Michael D Gives Us A Wonderful Recap on 2025
From Rory McIlroy finally winning the Masters to the chaos of the presidential election, Oasis mania sweeping Ireland, and Paschal Donohue stepping down, 2025 has been a busy year! The Gift Grub crew took on the annual wrap-up of the year to try and sum it up! Hit play now to hear the episode in full!

Dec 19, 2025 • 22min
The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show End Of Year Poll 2025 - Results Special
The results of the annual Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show End Of Year Poll are in! Click now to find out what was named song, gig, movie, podcast, and sports moment of the year.

Dec 18, 2025 • 5min
Shauna's School Run - St Conleth's Infant School, Newbridge
Our Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from Junior Infants, Senior Infants, first and second class at Saint Conleth’s Infant school in Newbridge for a Christmas special of Shauna's School Run. She spoke to Fionn, Olivia, Iris, Duje, Elise, Theo, Charlotte, Billy, Jacob, Mason, Penny, Daisy May, Ethan, Eoghan, Adah, Eoghan, Sophia, Emily, Oliver, Archie, Hudson, Erin, Cian, and Maeve.Well, obviously, Santa is flat out over the next few weeks, but Shauna asked the children what he'll do in January, when it’s all over. And she also asked them a slightly controversial question: does his sleigh need to be retired? Maybe Santa needs to look at a more high-tech mode of transport! Click now to find out what they had to say. Thanks to Principal Anne-Marie O’Connor, and a special thank you to the lovely Jackie Fenlon, who organised the visit.

Dec 17, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: Stay Mo - Football Legends Cover East 17 Classic For Mo Salah
With Mo Salah's future at Liverpool looking uncertain, some of the club's legends gathered together, united in song. Their wish is simple: STAY MO! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.


