

The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show
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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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Oct 22, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Irish Broadcasters Undergo Rigorous Training Ahead Of Election
Ireland's current affairs broadcasters have a busy time ahead. Matt Cooper, Pat Kenny, and Miriam O'Callaghan have been working hard to make sure they are ready for the General Election. To hear the full episode, click play now.

Oct 22, 2024 • 3min
Gift Grub: Simon Harris Dodges Ian's Questions On The General Election
Rumours are rife that there’s another general election on the way. But, when? Taoiseach Simon Harris joined Ian on the line for this morning’s Gift Grub and refused to commit to anything. Heather Humphries also answered questions about her future. Hit play now to hear the full episode

Oct 21, 2024 • 3min
Gift Grub: Keith Duffy Explains The New GAA Rules
The GAA have been pushing for the introduction of a new scoring system and some of these new rules got an airing at the weekend. It seemed that some people were struggling to get their heads around the proposed changes. Keith Duffy joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub and attempted to break it down. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Oct 21, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Simon Harris Dodges Ian's Questions On The General Election
Rumours are rife that there’s another general election on the way. But, when? Taoiseach Simon Harris joined Ian on the line for this morning’s Gift Grub and refused to commit to anything. Heather Humphries also answered questions about her future. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Oct 18, 2024 • 5min
Gift Grub - Roy Keane Roasts Barry 'Cash Machine' Dunne
The amounts of money given away on the Today FM Cash Machine are in the six figures these days and there's one man giving it away - Barry Dunne! Roy Keane has noticed how popular Barry has become and has had enough. It's his job after all!

Oct 17, 2024 • 5min
Gift Grub: Who'll Be The Biggest Traitor In Ireland?
Last week, RTÉ announced that Traitors Ireland, the Irish adaptation of the global hit reality competition series, The Traitors, will be coming to our screens in 2025. Who’ll present it? Who will the contestants be? It's all up for debate on Liveline with Joe Duffy.

Oct 16, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Sinn Fein FM Battle To Stay On Air
It’s been a tough few weeks for Sinn Fein. Resignations and embarrassing controversies have littered the party over the past number of weeks. We went live to Sinn Fein FM to hear how Mary Lou and gang were holding up.

Oct 15, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Tinker Tailor Senator Spy
Many of our politicians have been denying having any connections with the Kremlin after reports of a Russian asset in Leinster House. It feels like this story deserves the movie treatment…

Oct 14, 2024 • 3min
Gift Grub: Donal Lenihan Compares RG Snyman To King Kong
80,000 Leinster and Munster supporters packed into Croke Park on Saturday evening for the URC clash between the two provinces. While Leinster took the bonus point win, it was the appearance of RG Snyman in a Leinster jersey that irked commentator Donal Lenihan most.

Oct 14, 2024 • 3min
Gift Grub: Ireland Suffer Greek Tragedy In Athens
Well it was good while it lasted! Despite a spirited performance, Ireland got back to losing ways in Athens last night with a 2-0 defeat to Greece. Eamon Dunphy and Robbie Keane joined Ray for a post match review.


