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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Oct 1, 2024 • 13min
Have You Ever Sent Money To The Wrong Person On Revolut?
Shauna tells the story of what happens when you send money to the wrong person on Revolut, Gwen takes on Sally Rooney in Waffle and some good and bad news for Coldplay fans. Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.
Oct 1, 2024 • 3min
Gift Grub: Paschal & Jack Are Just Giving It Away
It's Budget Day today and the Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure are pumped and ready for their big day in the spotlight.
Sep 30, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Justice For The Wee County
The people of County Louth are up in arms after they were the only county not featured in a new Failte Ireland advert promoting Ireland's ancient East. Louth natives Steve Staunton and Rob Kearney joined Ian this morning to express their concerns.
Sep 30, 2024 • 2min
Gift Grub: Will Mick McCarthy End Up In The Jungle?
Former Ireland player and manager Mick McCarthy is rumoured to be one of the contestants on I'm A Celeb Get Me Out Of Here this year. He joined Ian to confirm or deny the rumours.
Sep 27, 2024 • 15min
Ireland's Smartest Surname Is Now Confirmed
20 surnames, 60 listeners and over 250 questions later, we have officially crowned Ireland's Smartest Surname. Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.
Sep 27, 2024 • 6min
Gift Grub: Roy, Robbie and Gerald Keane Take On Ireland's Smartest Surname
On the very final day of Ireland's Smartest Surname, Roy, Robbie, and Gerald Keane decided to take on Ireland's Smartest Surname. Could they take down the Byrnes? Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Sep 27, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Paschal says 'The First Hut Was The Cheapest'
Well, one of the big talking points of this week has been the €1.4 million security hut at the entrance to the Department of Finance. The Government have been criticised for overspending and on this morning's Gift Grub, Paschal Donohoe joined Ian to explain. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Sep 26, 2024 • 5min
Gift Grub: Christy Pens An Ode To Emojis
Christy Moore joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub and performed a brand-new song, all about emojis. Who knew Christy Moore knew about the aubergine emoji? Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Sep 26, 2024 • 8min
Saoirse Ronan Says She'd Be Interested In A Brooklyn Sequel
Actress Saoirse Ronan joined Ian on this morning's show to tell him all about her brand new movie, 'The Outrun', which is out on Friday the 27th of September. She also admitted she'd be open to working on a sequel of Brooklyn! Hit play now to hear the full interview.
Sep 25, 2024 • 9min
Gift Grub: The Real George Hamilton Commentates A Very Special Match
Legendary Irish commentator, George Hamilton , joined Ian on this morning's show to reminisce about some of the most iconic sporting moments of his career, like when Ray Houghton stuck the ball in the back of the English net in 88. However, in a little twist, George was joined by some familiar Gift Grub voices. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
