The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

You probably heard the beautiful and sentimental Barry's Tea ad in the run-up to Christmas. In fact, some people say Christmas only begins when they hear it. Well, that famous ad has had a January revamp, and it's a little bit more suited to this cold, miserable month. Hit play to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, the parents of Ireland turned to Joe Duffy to air their woes. With the kids off school for another week, they are crawling the walls. Hit play now for the full episode.

It's the 2nd of January and naturally, all conversations lead to New Year's Resolutions. Well, Roy has a few thoughts on them....Hit play now to hear the full episode.

As we all know, there are Irish people dotted all over the world, and thousands of them still tune into Today FM every day for a little taste of home. Well, Ian Dempsey announced that he was going to fly one lucky listener and their loved ones home for Christmas this year. The lucky winner was chosen this morning and that was James Frawley from Limerick, living in New York. Click play to hear the gorgeous moment when James found out he was coming home and be warned, you might need your tissues!

Well, 2023 is drawing to a close and that means it's time for the annual Gift Grub review of the year. But, how do you sum up one whole year in 3 minutes?! Well, hit play to find out and to hear the full episode.

We catch up with Santa reading his letters from Roy Keane, Katie Taylor and Donald Trump.

As we all know, there are Irish people dotted all over the world, and thousands of them still tune into Today FM every day for a little taste of home.Well, Ian is doing something very exciting this Christmas - he will be flying one lucky listener who is living abroad (and up to three of their friends or family members) to spend the festive period at home here in Ireland.The lucky winner will be chosen on the 15th of December and over the past number of days, Ian has caught up with all 5 of the finalists. This morning, he spoke to Contestant #5, the final person to go into the draw, Jonathan Mulholland from Dundalk, who is living in Boston.Click the play button above to hear Jonathan's chat with Iano.

National treasure Daniel O'Donnell turns 62 today, and on this morning's Gift Grub, he joined Ian for a little birthday surprise. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Well, Sam Thompson has been crowned King of The Jungle 2023 and I'm A Celebrity is all over for another year. Ant and Dec joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub. Hit play to hear the full episode.

Over the last few months, straight-talking Dave Fanning has made a few controversial comments, which have landed him in trouble. Today was no different - on this morning's Gift Grub, he took a pop at the big man with the bag, Santa Claus. Has he gone one step too far?