The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

The Dubs are out of the running for the All Ireland, after a shocking defeat to Galway over the weekend. Marty Morrissey joined Ray on this morning's Gift Grub to give the full picture of the Tribesmen's victory! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Paschal has had a busy few days! Between Pride, Taylor Swift, Longitude and Shania Twain, he was on the lash all weekend! He joined Ray on Gft Grub this morning and he was slightly worse for wear. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Davy Fitz being a massive Taylor fan was not on our bingo card for 2024, but it turns out he's a secret Swiftie. He joined Ian on the line this morning to explain just how much Taylor means to him. Hit play now to hear the full episode. 

The world and its mother are heading to see Taylor Swift this weekend, including our politicians. They joined Ian on the line with morning and they were VERY giddy. But, there's someone still looking for a few tickets. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Taylor Swift fever has gripped us all, with countless events happening across the country to celebrate the Queen of Pop's arrival later this week. On this morning's Gift Grub, Miriam O'Callaghan fronted a Prime Time special on the massive event. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

With the Euros in full swing, football fans have been glued to their screens watching hours of games and analysis. On this morning's Gift Grub, Eamon Dunphy let rip about the standard of Euros punditry. Let's just say, he's not happy. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

This summer has been an absolute feast for sports fans. Between Gaelic, Rugby, Hurling and the Euros, there has been plenty to go around. But some sports are getting plenty of TV time and others seem to be missing out. On this morning's Gift Grub, pundits from each discipline argued about the merits of their sport being shown on RTE television. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Taylor Swift fever has gripped us all, with countless events happening across the country to celebrate the Queen of Pop's arrival later this week. But, did you know Taylor has travelled quite of bit of our beautiful country? If you are trying to figure out your holiday plans, why not follow in Taylor's footsteps. Fáilte Ireland have curated a list of Taylor-inspired stays around Ireland for you to visit, to recreate. Check out DiscoverIreland.ie to plan your next Taylor-inspired short break now! They have also collaborated with internationally acclaimed, Irish-designer, Gabrielle Malone, who created a beautiful, bespoke cardigan for Taylor, which will be presented to her this week. Gabrielle joined Ian on this morning's show to tell him all about it.

As Leaving Certificate students all across Ireland prepare to sit Maths Paper 1 today, some of the Gift Grub crew joined Ian, to reminise about their own school days and their mathematical strengths and weaknesses. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from 1st and 2nd classes at City Quay National School, Dublin 2. She spoke to Indie, Reuben, Sidarth, Sam, Katie, Safa, Danni, Lily, Mason and Harley and asked them about loveable family pets and adults who never learned how to cycle. Hit play now to hear the full chat!