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 24, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: Goodbye Michael D....
Well, the time has come. We must say goodbye to our wonderful President, Michael D Higgins. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Oct 24, 2025 • 12min
Could You Waffle About Westlife?!
Would you be confident enough to Waffle about Westlife? Will the Spice Girls ever reunite as a five-piece? How will Ireland's Smartest Surname pan out? Answer all those questions by listening now. Hit play to hear the episode in full.
Oct 24, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: Daniel Just Doesn't Get The Dublin Marathon Thing
With thousands of people gearing up to run the Dublin Marathon this weekend, Daniel O'Donnell joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub. He just doesn't get it! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Oct 22, 2025 • 8min
Gift Grub: The Presidential Debate You've Been Waiting For....
It's Presidential Election Week, and excitement is in the air! On this morning's Gift Grub, candidates Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly joined Ian (and a few other familiar voices) for a lively debate. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Oct 21, 2025 • 4min
Gift Grub: Hop In For A Test Drive Of Ireland's First Driverless Taxi
With London gearing up to be the first European city to introduce driverless taxis, it won't be long before we have them here too! On this morning's Gift Grub, we got a little test drive. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Oct 20, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Leinster Lose To Munster and Johnny Sexton Is Fuming
Leinster lost to Munster in their Croke Park clash at the weekend, and whilst Donal Lenihan is celebrating, Johnny Sexton is absolutely fuming. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Oct 20, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Is There Anything To Be Said For A Rotating President?
The Presidential election is just days away, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Michael D Higgins joined Ian to reflect on his time in office. Pascal Donohoe was also on hand to propose a wild idea – a rotating presidency! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Oct 17, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Davy Fitz Has Had Enough Of Rugby In Croker!
Leinster and Munster are facing off in Croke Park over the weekend, and between that, the American fooball and the gigs, Davy Fitz thinks it's a slippery slope for the GAA! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Oct 17, 2025 • 19min
The Charli XCX v Taylor Swift Beef Rumbles On
Shauna tells Ian about the Taylor and Charli feud, Ireland's Smartest Surnames continues, our teaser stumps Ian, and loads more. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Oct 17, 2025 • 3min
Gift Grub: Are You Taking A Cyber Break? Simon Harris Has Thoughts!
Did you know that there's a full CyberBreak today?! Schools, families, and companies across the country are going to completely ditch their smart devices and take a much-needed 24-hour break from the online world. Simon Harris has a few thoughts about this! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
