The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

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 Ian will be catching up with all 5 of the finalists between now and then.This morning, he spoke to Fiona Corcoran from Cork, who is living in Sydney.Click the play button above to hear Fiona's chat with Iano.

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 Ian will be catching up with all 5 of the finalists between now and then.This morning, he spoke to Isabel Hanrahan from Kerry, who is living in Vancouver.Click the play button above to hear Isabel's chat with Iano.

The new Wonka movie comes out in cinemas nationwide and for some people, it has failed to live up to the original with Gene Wilder. But, that's not the only comparison to be made. Somehow, it can be traced back to Manchester United! Gift Grub's Roy Keane joined Ian this morning. Hit play to hear the full episode.

Well, Christmas is fast approaching and panto season is in full swing. Oh no, it's not! OH YES, IT IS! (Sorry, we couldn't resist!) On this morning's Gift Grub, we got a little sneak peek at the brand-new Leinster House Panto. Take it from us, it's a hoot. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to the voice of horse-racing, Des Scahill, for the 'We’re Nearly Up Against The Christmas Now' Handicap Hurdle. Click play 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 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 Ian will be catching up with all 5 of the finalists between now and then.This morning, he spoke to James Frawley from Limerick, who is living in New York.Click the play button above to hear James' chat with Iano.

It's the most wonderful time of the year and spirits are high. The festive feeling clearly got a hold of Gift Grub's Mary Lou McDonald, who decided to serenade Bryan Dobson, with a wonderful rendition of 'Santa Baby'. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

It's December, which means that the 'Elf On The Shelf' is back. The country is overrun with these elves, getting up to all kinds of mischief and acting as spies for the Big Man at the North Pole! Gift Grub's Daniel and Roy joined Ian this morning, to tell him about their own bold elves. 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 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 Ian will be catching up with all 5 of the finalists between now and then. This morning, he spoke to Ciara Maguire from Cork, who is living in Australia. Click the play button above to hear Ciara's chat with Iano. If you are living overseas and want to apply to spend Christmas Time Back Home, you can apply here.

Could Paschal Donohoe be leaving Ireland? Surely not! Say it ain't so. Rumours have been flying and the word is that Paschal is considering a bid to be the next head of the IMF. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to give him an update. Hit play now to hear the full chat.