The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

"It really was beautiful, amazing rugby." Just a pity Ronan O'Gara wasn't saying that about his own team! Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

We were live from Evergreen Healthfoods in Galway this morning, to kick off The Big Busk and, much to the delight of the crowd, Gift Grub’s Christy Moore made an appearance. Given that today is all about live music, Christy was on hand with his trusty bodhrán and a brand new song to perform - an ode to the wonderful people of Evergreen. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

We were live from Evergreen Healthfoods in Galway this morning, launching The Big Busk and what a morning it was. Irish singer-songwriter and former Saturday, Una Healy, joined us for a song or two. She gave us a beautiful rendition of 'The Galway Shawl', she tried her hand at Beyonce and she wowed the crowd with a gorgeous version of 'Ride On'. Click play now to hear the full piece.

The show was live from Evergreen Healthfoods in Galway this morning and it was all about kicking off The Big Busk for Focus Ireland in style. Three of Gift Grub’s most loved characters stopped by for a quick chat with Ian. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Masters Week is finally here. The very best in the business are set to battle it out in Augusta, Georgia, all competing for the coveted green jacket. The golf fans in the Gift Grub crew are very excited. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Mother of 2 Sarah says it is scare that there are thousands of families just like hers who have been experiencing homelessness in recent months. We're all in for the Big Busk for Focus Ireland, to help fight homelessness in Ireland, are you? Find out more at TodayFM.com/Busk

It has been a busy few days for Simon Harris, as he embarks on his new role as Taoiseach. The Gift Grub microphones managed to get some exclusive footage of him preparing for the biggest job of his life. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

The La Rochelle team have arrived in Ireland, with coach Ronan O'Gara by their side. The lads are basing themselves in Cork for the week as they prepare for their Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster. uOn this morning's Gift Grb, we heard the lengths that they're going to, to get ready for the game. Hit play now to hear the full episode. =

Friday night's Late Late Show GAA Special was a big hit with viewers. It featured some of GAA's biggest names, including Joe Brolly, but there was one notable absence. No Davy Fitzgerald! He joined Ian on the line this morning and he was not impressed. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Today is a big day in Irish history - it is Leo Varadkar's last day as Taoiseach. Emotions were running high this morning and poor Paschal is in bits! Hit play now to hear the full episode,

David has been in and out of homelessness for the last 20 years. We're all in for the Big Busk for Focus Ireland to help fight homelessness in Ireland. Are you? Find out more at todayfm.com/busk

Michael Flatley has launched a brand new project - he is planning to release an Irish whiskey. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to give all the details. He even recorded a brand new mystical, magical and very 'Irish' ad. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

After months of waiting for an announcement, the Irish football team remains manager-less. On this morning's Gift Grub, Roy Keane joined Ian on the line, to answer the question that won't quit; is he going to take on the role? Not surprisingly, Roy was cagey. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

What is next for Leo Varadkar? He has stepped down from his role as Taoiseach, he has formally resigned as leader of Fine Gael. How is he going to spend his time? What are his options? The Gift Grub microphones managed to capture some very exciting and exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Matt Cooper was joined by Frank Greaney, who revealed details about Ireland's newest gang leader - Simon 'Babyface' Harris. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Ireland take on Switzerland at the Aviva tonight, and it's all kicking off at 7.45 pm. Will it be John O'Shea's last game as manager? Will Evan Ferguson score tonight? Will the lads do the business? It's all here in Radio Roy. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

The Big Bid is in full swing and businesses across the country are vying to get Ian Dempsey to broadcast from their premises on Friday 12th of April. It's all to raise funds for Focus Ireland as part of Today FM's Big Busk. On this morning's Gift Grub, Keith Duffy decided he wanted Ian down at Tyreland on the day but unfortunately, he wasn't able to meet the reserve price. Hit play now to hear the...

It's been a while since we've heard from Tubs, but on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was lucky enough to catch up with him. To find out how London life is treating him, hit play now!

On this morning's show, Ian was joined by A-List actor and star of the new Ghostbusters movie, Paul Rudd. Paul gave the low down on 'Ghostbusters - Frozen Empire', which opens in cinemas today and revealed his deep-rooted Irish connections. He loves the place so much that he built his very own Irish bar, IN HIS HOUSE! Hit play now to hear the full interview.

As we know, John O'Shea has stepped in as interim manager for the Boys in Green, to help them through their upcoming games against Belgium and Switzerland. As is customary before any big match, Gift Grub went over to Radio Roy to check in on the mood in camp! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar shocked the nation with his resignation yesterday. The announcement was followed by many questions from the public. What drove him to stand down? What will he do next? Ian was lucky enough to get the man himself on the line this morning and was able to quiz him and probe a bit deeper. It turns out, 'He's Just Leo'. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Irish politicians have just returned from their various trips around the world, representing Ireland for St. Patrick's Day and in this morning's Gift Grub, Leo looks back on the adventure with great fondness. If you're a movie buff, you'll enjoy this. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian caught up with our resident television critic, Daniel O'Donnell, who has a real problem with the new Sky Stream ad. Pádraig Harrington, on the other hand, thinks it's great! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

It's a bit of a mouthful this one! With Leo on Boston Boy and Martin on Hey Toronto, what could go wrong?! Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

Shauna’s School Run is back! Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from Senior Infants, 1st and 2nd class at CBS Primary School in Dundalk. She spoke to Farah, Kyran, Luna, Chloe, Liam, Iarlaith, Jaxon, Leon, Kyla-Rose and Ouijdan and quizzed them about the dawn of air taxis and with St. Patrick's Day coming up, she also asked them what they loved about Ireland, what the...