The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

A very animated Johnny Sexton joined Ian this morning, understandably high on life after Ireland's incredible Six Nations Grand Slam victory this weekend. However, Ian took one step too far....

Well, it's all over for another year. Dancing With The Stars judges Brian and Arthur joined Ian for one last time to give him the full rundown on the big final!

It's the big one, Ireland v England and Radio ROG broadcast a Grand Slam for a special look ahead at all the action. Is victory on the cards for the boys in green?

In our latest trip to primary schools across the country, Shauna from the show headed off to meet the students from 5th class in Navan Educate Together in Co. Meath. She spoke to Ella B, Michele, Zak, Taidgh, Aaliyah, Ella C, Jamie, Jack, Logan Teagan, Lailah, Carolina, Sophie, Áine, Fiona, Brody, Muireann, Ethan, Síne, Matthew, Muhammad, Anastasija and Elisabeta. With St Patrick’s Day coming up, Shauna asked the kids what they thought Ireland was famous for all over the world, be it a person, place or thing. She also asked them about something more topical....The Mullet. You may have noticed that the mullet has made a comeback and in fact, they are now deemed quite fashionable so Shauna asked the children for their honest opinions... Thanks to Ellen Cummins who organised the visit and to all the teachers and SNAs who make it such a special place.

Gift Grub went live to Cheltenham this morning, for a very special race to celebrate Mother's Day - The 'Mammy's Words of Wisdom' Mother's Day Hurdle. Lots of surprises in this race....but who was the winner? Listen to find out!

With St Patrick's Day just around the corner, the Irish Government have sent representatives to 44 different countries to represent Ireland. With the power of technology, Ian was able to catch up with some of the Gift Grub this morning.

Christy Moore was delighted that Ian was broadcasting from Celtic Horizon Tours in Maynooth, Co. Kildare today because it was only a hop, skip and a jump away from his hometown in Newbridge. He dedicated a beautiful little number to David Buckley, the very generous MD of Celtic Horizon Tours, who donated a massive 20k towards the Big Busk.

Today FM have sent Darren & Joe, who you might know from the Stall it Podcast on Go Loud, to be our reporters on the ground in LA this week, as Oscars excitement builds. The lads, who managed to blag their way into a very snazzy party, caught up with Ian this morning.

The Gift Grub confession box was open for submissions and one former Taoiseach took the opportunity to absolve himself of some historical sins that had been on his mind...

Excitement is building ahead of the Oscars ceremony on Sunday night and Today FM have sent Darren & Joe, who you might know from the Stall it Podcast on Go Loud, to be our reporters on the ground in LA. The lads caught up with Ian this morning to give him a bit of insight into their trip so far....