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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Sep 9, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: Radio Roy - A World Cup Qualifier Special
On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed over to Radio Roy as the boys in green gear up for a crucial World Cup qualifier against Armenia. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Sep 8, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Bertie Bows Out Of The Presidential Race
After a huge amount of speculation and rumour, Bertie Ahern has backed out of the Irish Presidential Race and has officially taken himself out of the running. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to explain why. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Sep 8, 2025 • 7min
Gift Grub: Irish Golf Stars Are Still Partying After Rory's Win
The party was still going on in The K Club this morning, as the stars of Irish golf toasted to Rory McIlroy's Irish Open win! Ian was lucky enough to cross live to Kildare, where celebrations were in full swing. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Sep 8, 2025 • 13min
You'll Never Bet The Spirit Of The Mullingar Heifers!
Ian chats to a bus full of girls heading off to support the Irish Ladies in the Rugby World Cup, he clears out his cupboard of treasure and hears a story of good old fashioned kindness! Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts
Sep 5, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: Bertie Ahern Bows Out. Who Will Be Our Next President?
Bertie has bowed out, Jim Gavin is going for it, and Bob Geldof is still undecided. The Presidential Race is wide open! On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian and some well-known Gift Grub voices really got into it. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Sep 5, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Robbie Keane Has The Inside Track On Hungary
Back in January 2025, Irish footballer Robbie Keane became the manager of the Hungarian team, Ferencvaros. So, with Ireland playing Hungary at the weekend, Ian thought Robbie might have some interesting observations, or the inside scoop on some of the players. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Sep 4, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: Irish Open Pro-Am brings the Stars to Kildare!
With the Irish Open kicking off in Kildare this week, there is plenty of excitement around The K Club. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live and managed to capture some legends teeing off for the Pro-Am. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Sep 3, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: A Radio Roy / Radio ROG / Radio Rors Special!
There's a lot of sport on at the moment, and Roy Keane had a studio booked for a special episode of Radio Roy! However, Roy got booted out by Ronan O'Gara, who also needed to record Radio ROG and then....someone else arrived at the door! Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Sep 2, 2025 • 5min
Gift Grub: RTÉ Stars Want Their Big Break On Bauer Media!
With Claire Byrne making the move over to Bauer Media, it seems that some of the other RTÉ presenters are interested in jumping ship too! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Sep 1, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: It's Transfer Deadline Day!
It's transfer deadline day, and on this morning's Gift Grub, it wasn't just footballers making headlines! Ian crossed live to Sky for the latest shocking news, including Claire Byrne's sensational switch. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
