The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch surprised everyone when he announced that he was running for election to the Dáil but he means business! On this morning's Gift Grub, he went door-to-door, to talk to the people of Dublin. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

With the General Election looming, Irish politicians are busily preparing for a war of words. The first leader's debate of the campaign takes place on RTÉ tonight and on this morning's Gift Grub, some of the heavy hitters joined Ian to set out their stalls. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Irish football fans were left speechless last night, as the Boys in Green lost 5-0 to England at Wembley. Manager Heimir Hallgrimsson called it embarrassing, but what does Roy Keane make of it all? He joined Ian on the line for this morning's Gift Grub.

The Republic of Ireland football team scored a victory against Finland at the Aviva Stadium last night. However, even though the Boys in Green won, Eamon Dunphy is still not happy. He joined Ian on the line this morning for a bit of a rant. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano go head to head tonight, in a highly anticipated rematch. On this morning's Gift Grub, Katie joined Iano on the line to look ahead to the big fight. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

How well do you know Robbie Williams? Test yourself in a game of Waffle! Find about the corporate abbreviations that boggle most people's minds, Lady Gaga's new role, and Australia's longest WHAT?!!! Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.

Is there anything Cillian Murphy can't do?! There is no doubt that the Cork man is one of this generation's finest actors but it doesn't stop with acting. It seems that he is outstanding at everything he turns his hand to, from taking the bins out to the school run. Incredible. Hit play now to hear the full episode of Gift Grub.

Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from the second class at St Patrick’s De La Salle, Kilkenny. She spoke to Martin, Ollie, Caiden, Darragh, Henry, Jack, Tadhg, Sam, Tommy, Charlie, Mason and Ryan. With the elections coming up, she asked them if they'd be interested in a career in politics and also if they could be a toy tester or performer on the Late Late Toy Show, what they'd do! Thanks to Ms Schneider and Mr Ryan (who is a Kilkenny hurler) and principal Doireann Hester, who organised the visit.Hit play now to hear the full episode.

After New Zealand's victory last weekend, there's a bit of pressure on Andy Farrell's lads as they take on Argentina this Friday. The FOGS joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub and they had a special message for Irish fans ahead of the game. Get out of the bar lads! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

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