The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

For the last couple of weeks, there has been an ongoing conversation around the Republic of Ireland football team and who might take over from Stephen Kenny, if and when he moves on. Some of Gift Grub's best-known characters joined Ian on the line this morning to give their take on the situation. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Controversial politician Nigel Farage last night entered the jungle, as part of the cast of this year's 'I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here'. Amazingly, Ian was able to make contact with him in Australia and he joined Ian on the line for this morning's Gift Grub, along with the show's hosts Ant and Dec. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

One of the biggest stories this week was the news that Ryan Tubridy is off to work in the UK. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian actually managed to nab the man himself to catch up with him. He was joined by some of his colleagues, both past and present. To listen to the full podcast, hit play now.

David Cameron, former Prime Minster, has made somewhat of a comeback, returning to the fold in the UK government this week. All this talk of comebacks has sparked a conversation with Bertie Ahern and some more of our former Taoiseach, who are wondering if there's space for them to get the band back together. Hit play for the full episode.

The Boys in Green will take on Netherlands this Saturday in the Euro Qualifiers but in a bizarre twist of fate, Ireland would actually be better off losing the game. The Gift Grub gang joined Ian this morning to explain and they went through all the various permutations. Click play now to hear the full episode….

After a long summer holiday, Shauna’s School Run is back!Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from 1st and 2nd classes at Holy Family National School.She spoke to Zach, Ava, Ruby, Liam, Stella, Adrian, Thomas, Madison, Charlotte, Kevin, Sara, and Carter and quizzed them about putting the Christmas decorations up nice and early and the cost of hotels in Ireland. Click play now to hear what they had to say!

Pamela Joyce left her lunchtime show on Today FM last week and talk has turned to her replacement. Auditions have begun behind the scenes with Johnny Sexton and Ryan Tubridy all in with a shout.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Matt Cooper was joined by Frank Greaney, who revealed details of a notorious figure at large carrying out large scale robberies of British football clubs.

Sinn Fein Mary Lou McDonald caught up with Ian to tell him about a green storm warning for the whole of Ireland as they prepare to become the next party in government.

Bruce Springsteen tickets for Croke Park are still available after going on sale on Monday. Tickets to see ‘The Boss’ in Croke Park on Wednesday, November 8 range from €146.25 to €161.25.Miriam O Callaghan and her Prime Time team are on the case to find out more.