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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Jul 12, 2024 • 6min
Gift Grub: Former Ireland Managers Rate Heimir Hallgrimsson
This week, the big story in Irish sport was the appointment of the new Ireland manager. Icelandic Heimir Hallgrimsson held his first press conference on Thursday and on this morning's Gift Grub, former Ireland managers joined Ray to review his performance. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Jul 11, 2024 • 5min
Gift Grub: England Are In The Euro 2024 Final
They've only gone and done it! England are one game away from glory after defeating the Netherlands with a last minute winner. Nigel Farage, Eamon Dunphy and Ryan Tubridy all give their immediate reaction.
Jul 10, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: President Higgins Celebrates A Milestone
Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this week. On this morning's Gift Grub, we managed to get inside the Aras to see how they are marking this momentous milestone. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Jul 9, 2024 • 3min
Gift Grub: Celebrations Continue In The Rebel County
After Sunday’s historic dethroning of four in a row champions Limerick, celebrations are continuing in Cork. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Jul 8, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Cork & Clare Have Gone All Ireland Crazy
The All Ireland final we were all expecting was Limerick v Kilkenny. Instead, it's Cork v Clare. Marty Morrissey and Roy Keane nailed their colours to the mast with Ray Foley this morning.
Jul 8, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Matt Cooper Reviews Nicki Minaj Gig
Matt Cooper, host of The Last Word on Today FM, gives a detailed description of being stuck in Malahide Castle waiting for Nicki Minaj to take to the stage.
Jul 5, 2024 • 3min
Gift Grub: Davy Fitz Reflects On Life After Waterford
Former Waterford hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald joined Ray to reflect on his resignation this week and what county he might end up in next.
Jul 4, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Radio ROG Looks Ahead To Ireland's Clash With South Africa
According to the experts, Ireland will replace South Africa as the number-one team in the world if they can pull off a win against the Springboks in Pretoria this Saturday. This calls for a brand-new episode of Radio ROG. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Jul 3, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Christy Moore Looks Ahead To July
Well, this week marks the start of a brand new month, if you can believe it! July is here and on this morning’s Gift Grub, Christy Moore joined Ray in studio to look to the month ahead. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Jul 2, 2024 • 3min
Gift Grub: The Seagull Takeover Continues
With summer in full swing, seagulls are back in big numbers and people have been warned to be vigilant of the aggressive birds. On this morning's Gift Grub, we heard from the seagulls themselves, to get another perspective. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
