

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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Apr 15, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Matt Cooper's Big Busk Performance "Don't Quit The Day Job"
A number of horrific acts were committed against music during Today FM's Big Busk campaign.Mr Matt Cooper is charged with attempting to murdering a song.Courts Correspondent Frank Greaney brought us all the latest from the trial.

Apr 15, 2024 • 3min
Gift Grub: ROG Is Defeated In Every Way Following Leinster Hammering
"It really was beautiful, amazing rugby."Just a pity Ronan O'Gara wasn't saying that about his own team!Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

Apr 12, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Flatley, Dáithí and Michael D - Live From Galway
The show was live from Evergreen Healthfoods in Galway this morning and it was all about kicking off The Big Busk for Focus Ireland in style. Three of Gift Grub’s most loved characters stopped by for a quick chat with Ian. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Apr 12, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: Christy Moore's Ode To Evergreen
We were live from Evergreen Healthfoods in Galway this morning, to kick off The Big Busk and, much to the delight of the crowd, Gift Grub’s Christy Moore made an appearance. Given that today is all about live music, Christy was on hand with his trusty bodhrán and a brand new song to perform - an ode to the wonderful people of Evergreen. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Apr 12, 2024 • 10min
Una Healy Starts The Big Busk In Style!
We were live from Evergreen Healthfoods in Galway this morning, launching The Big Busk and what a morning it was. Irish singer-songwriter and former Saturday, Una Healy, joined us for a song or two. She gave us a beautiful rendition of 'The Galway Shawl', she tried her hand at Beyonce and she wowed the crowd with a gorgeous version of 'Ride On'. Click play now to hear the full piece.

Apr 11, 2024 • 5min
Gift Grub: Golf Lovers Rejoice! It's Masters Week Again.
Masters Week is finally here. The very best in the business are set to battle it out in Augusta, Georgia, all competing for the coveted green jacket. The golf fans in the Gift Grub crew are very excited. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Apr 10, 2024 • 4min
Gift Grub: It's Day One For Simon Harris
It has been a busy few days for Simon Harris, as he embarks on his new role as Taoiseach. The Gift Grub microphones managed to get some exclusive footage of him preparing for the biggest job of his life. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Apr 10, 2024 • 2min
Big Busk Stories: "I'm Not A Statistic, No Child Should Be Homeless"
Mother of 2 Sarah says it is scare that there are thousands of families just like hers who have been experiencing homelessness in recent months.We're all in for the Big Busk for Focus Ireland, to help fight homelessness in Ireland, are you?Find out more at TodayFM.com/Busk

Apr 9, 2024 • 5min
Gift Grub: La Rochelle Go Full Cork, Boi
The La Rochelle team have arrived in Ireland, with coach Ronan O'Gara by their side. The lads are basing themselves in Cork for the week as they prepare for their Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster. uOn this morning's Gift Grb, we heard the lengths that they're going to, to get ready for the game. Hit play now to hear the full episode. =

Apr 8, 2024 • 3min
Gift Grub: It's Leo's Last Day And Paschal Is Totes Emosh
Today is a big day in Irish history - it is Leo Varadkar's last day as Taoiseach. Emotions were running high this morning and poor Paschal is in bits! Hit play now to hear the full episode,


