The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

On this morning's Gift Grub, Daniel O'Donnell went through the Christmas RTÉ Guide to have a look at what's on the box this festive season. Sure, it's an annual tradition at this stage!

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have officially started negotiations and are having proper conversations about a coalition. But in an unusual move, Micheál Martin has gone down a new route to get Simon Harris on side, he has written a very special Christmas song. Who knew he had such an angelic voice? Hit play now to hear the full episode.

This Christmas, get the GAA fan in your life a gift they will never forget. Introducing 'Schmozzle', a brand new board game based on the GAA, complete with complicated rules! Great craic. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Check in on all the latest Elf On The Shelf antics, find out about Barry Keoghan's social media detox and what exactly is Hyrox? Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.

It was all about Storm Darragh on this morning's Gift Grub. Ian caught up with Daniel, who found himself in darkness for the weekend! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

The Late Late Toy Show was on at the weekend and on this morning's Gift Grub, rugby commentator Donal Lenihan reviewed Johnny Sexton's appearance. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Dave Moore became a winning Waffle topic, Aoife wrote a poem for her bestie's wedding day and have you ever gifted a tractor window?! Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.

The children of Ireland are gearing up for the annual Late Late Toy Show tomorrow night, which promises to be as magical and festive as ever. But on this morning's show, we got an exclusive preview of the Gift Grub Toy Show, which featured some exciting new toys like 'Irish Rugby Supporters Ken & Barbie', 'Ryanair Monopoly', 'and 'The Wolfe Tone-iser'. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

If you've ever wondered what the Fianna Fáíl Christmas Party might be like, wonder no more. On this morning's Gift Grub, the microphones managed to get a sneak peek of all the festivities at a few different Christmas dos.

The 174 new TD's for Dail Eireann are all confirmed and there's a few familiar faces back in Leinster House. A number of them got together in the Dail bar for a chinwag and a sing-song.

It's all about the elections this morning, with live updates from the Gift Grub crew. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

It's all about the elections this morning, with live updates from the Gift Grub crew. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Those naughty elves are back, Slane Castle could be the home of the Irish Traitors and Ed Sheeran finally made it as a Waffle topic. Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.

Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from first, second, and third class at Clocha Rince NS in Kildare and she spoke to Davy, Senan, Maisie, Isabelle, Jenny, Lucy, Ethan, Jayden, Charlie, Grace, Míchéal and Harley.  I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here is in full swing and the campmates are eating all kinds of gross things in the Bushtucker Trials. So, with this in m...

Ronan O'Gara presented a special edition of Radio ROG this morning, ahead of Ireland V Australia on Saturday. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

It's that time of the year again; fairy lights twinkle in shop windows, festive hits blare out of every speaker, and selection boxes are finally cracked open. But Christmas aside, Irish politicians have one question - 'Do They Know It's Election Time?'. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

There have been a few bumps in the road for Irish politicians in recent days and with the election looming, they must be on their best behaviour! Can they keep in together and continue the charm offensive?! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

U2's eight-time Grammy winning album How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb is 20 years old this year and to mark its anniversary, the band have released a newly remastered version which is on sale now.    U2 bass player Adam Clayton joined Ian to discuss this morning.

Paschal Donohoe is under the spotlight again after a secret dinner with Ryanair boss Michael O Leary has come under scrutiny. Both men joined Ian this morning to clarify just what was talked about during the meal.

Before the Ireland Fiji game kicked off on Saturday afternoon in the Aviva, the Fijian team showed their appreciation for our President, Michael D Higgins by kneeling in front of him as a mark of respect. President Higgins believes this should happen a lot more in this country!!

Ireland take on Fiji in the third Autumn International this weekend in the Aviva. Rugby commentator Donal Lenihan feels Andy Farrell's men have a big task on their hands and has a special word of concern for debutant, Sam Prendergast!

Gladiator 2 is raking it in at the box office and getting great reviews worldwide. Despite all of this, President Higgins has a bone to pick with it.

With the General Election just around the corner, the politicians of Ireland are vying for votes like never before. In fact, they are promising the sun, moon, and stars! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Aoife in Kildare wins a thousand euros for waffling about Wicked, Millhouse from Springfield retires and Gareth in Malta tells a brilliant story from the 90s. Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.

Forget About Gladiator! There's a new blockbuster in town - 'Radiator'. Hit play now to hear Anto the plumber's epic story!