The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

The new RTÉ schedule was revealed this week and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to our resident TV critic, Daniel O'Donnell. He had plenty to say about the line up, but not much of it was positive. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

With the children of Ireland going back to school this week, the Gift Grub took a trip down memory lane. Where were the Gift Grub crew like in school? Well, even at 7 years old, Roy Keane was treating a lunchtime kickabout like a cup final, and a tiny Miriam O’Callaghan could give her teacher the grilling of a lifetime. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, the very wealthy blow-ins were taking over the local shop in Waterford. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

The Premier League is back and Roy Keane is already pessimistic about Man Utd's chances , after the loss against Hull. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

You've heard of The Godfather, but what about The GodFarmer? The Healy-Rae brothers are starring in a brand new blockbuster movie, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian got a sneak peek of the trailer. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Mary Lou McDonald joined Ian to explain why she everyone needs to ditch their holidays and get back to work! Micheál is a bit put out by it all! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Welcome along to Gift Grub - Your Weekly Fix. We’ve pulled together all of the big Gift Grub moments from the week in one place, just to make life easier for you! From the Rose of Tralee to Robbie Keane's new gig at Match of the Day, it's all here.

It's a big day for students (and parents!) all over Ireland today - it's Leaving Cert results day. Ian reflected on his own results and heard from Bertie, who had a bit to say about it, as did Michael O'Leary. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

The Premier League is back this weekend, and Match of the Day returns too, with a brand new punditry team, that includes our very own Robbie Keane. Robbie joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub, to tell him about the new gig. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

RTÉ have announced they’ll be airing Katie Taylor's Croke Park bout, and on this morning's Gift Grub, the real bout was in RTÉ’s own commentary booth. If the national broadcaster is doing the coverage, who’s getting the commentary gig? From Marty Morrissey to Midwest Radio and Donal Lenihan, everyone had a go. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

A new RTÉ1 documentary, 'The Healy Raes - Blood, Sweat and Tears', is airing tonight at 9.35pm and it’s all about the Healy-Raes. But on Gift Grub this morning, the drama kicked off early. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Dáithí Ó Sé has survived Night One of the Rose of Tralee… but only just. On this morning’s Gift Grub, we got a behind-the-scenes look at the reality of life backstage, as his craic levels plummeted. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

The countdown is on for the Rose of Tralee, which kicks off on RTÉ tonight. On this morning's show, Ian was lucky enough to catch up with Dáithí Ó Sé, presenter extraordinaire, who revealed some of his trade secrets! Hit play now to hear the episode.

Reports broke last week of a man being bitten by a shark in Waterford and there has been some level of fear since. However, on this morning's Gift Grub, it seems as though the sharks are the least of our worries. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

The heat has been keeping us all up at night but fear not, because Simon Harris has appointed himself 'Minster for Air Conditioning' and he has a plan on how to sort it all. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Welcome along to Gift Grub - Your Weekly Fix. We’ve pulled together all of the big Gift Grub moments from the week in one place, just to make life easier for you! From attempting to sleep in a heatwave, to an Irish gold medal at the European Athletics Championships, it's all here.

There were huge celebrations at the European Athletics Championships last night as Mark English and Rhashida Adeleke both brought home medals for Ireland! Ian was joined by Gift Grub's Daniel O'Donnell this morning, who was very excited. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

No, it wasn't just you; it was very sticky last night. We're all feeling it! Poor oul Dáithí O’Shea is at his wits’ end after trying every trick going. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Taoiseach Mícheál Martin is supposed to be enjoying a few days’ holiday, but as we found out on this morning's Gift Grub, his peace and quiet is short-lived. Hit play to hear the episode in full.

Radio Roy is broadcasting live from the Roycaster outside Croke Park, and the place is absolutely buzzing as Man United take on Leeds. And just when you think it can’t get any more chaotic… Matt Cooper shows up in full Leeds mode. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

They say the weather’s changing and suddenly Ireland’s becoming a nation of wine makers… so naturally Gift Grub is getting in on the action. This morning, it’s all happening at the “Wines of Ireland” tasting seminar, where the gang sample a few very “native” vintages from Cork, Meath, Dublin and more. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Roy Keane celebrates his 55th birthday today, but don't even THINK about throwing him a party or wishing him well. He wants nothing to do with it! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

After an exhilarating couple of weeks of sport, it has all gone a bit quiet, and our Gift Grub crew don't know what to do with themselves! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Welcome along to Gift Grub - Your Weekly Fix. Mario is on well-deserved holidays this week, but fear not! We’ve pulled together all of the big Gift Grub moments from the year, in one place, just to make life easier for you!  

Welcome along to Gift Grub - Your Weekly Fix. We’ve pulled together all of the big Gift Grub moments from the week in one place, just to make life easier for you!  From Mayo's win and homecoming to the Hosepipe Ban, it's all here.