The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

Our Taoiseach, Leo Varakar, turns 45 today. His colleagues in the Dáil decided to go above and beyond this year. They went one step further than the traditional 'Happy Birthday' song, they made it a full production! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

The story that has everyone talking this week is, of course, the plan to rebrand Páirc UÍ Chaoimh as 'Supervalu Pairc'. On this morning's Gift Grub, we got a better sense of how that might look and what it might lead to. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

January is a good time to try something different and if you've been looking for a new podcast to get stuck into, the Gift Grub crew has compiled a hand little preview of the best of the best. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Leinster fans were celebrating after a massive win against Stade Francais at the Aviva this weekend. Leinster legend Johnny Sexton joined Ian this morning to give his thoughts on the game. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Dancing With The Stars judges Brian Redmond and Arthur Gourounlian joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to give the full rundown on last night's action. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

We all know John Mullane loves his county, but he's not alone. Waterford has been named in a New York Times list of '52 Places To Go In 2024'. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was joined by John and a whole host of famous faces, who had nothing but good things to say about the Deise.

Our wee Daniel is a big TV fan and he is also a fan of speaking his mind. When it comes to RTÉ, he rarely holds back. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to give some not-so -subtle feedback on RTÉ's performance.

Things sound a little bit hectic for Ryan as he embarks on his new Virgin Radio show. Gift Grub caught up with all of the action, and it looks like some of Ryan's content is getting lost in translation. Press the Play button on this page to catch up with all of the Gift Grub craic.

George Clooney loves Ireland and spends time here whenever he can. Speaking on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, Clooney revealed that Bono was his tour guide during his last trip here. Turns out the U2 frontman makes for a pretty decent tour guide! Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button below. The Boys In The Boat, directed by George Clooney and starring Callum Turner, is in cinemas now.

There is great excitement in Cork with the news that a LUAS-style light rail system could be on the cards for the city. Catch all the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button on this page.

Gift Grub: Who Will Be Dáil Éireann's 2024 Darts Champion? Will it be Micheál The Titanium Tanaiste, Leo The Loose Cannon Varadkar or Paschal Double Top Donohoe? Find out by pressing Play below!

Well, Dancing With The Stars has returned for another season. The show kicked off at the weekend and our regular Gift Grub contributors were back to give the run down on all the action and behind-the-scenes goss. Hit play to hear the full episode.

Christmas is well and truly over but much to Michael D's horror, the Quality Street are gone from supermarkets and they have been replaced by Easter chocolate. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Rory McIlroy recently relived a very painful childhood experience. When he was 12, he was snubbed by his footballing hero, the one and only Roy Keane, who refused to sign an autograph. On this morning's Gift Grub, Roy joined Ian to give his side of the story. It turns out that Rory wasn't alone. Hit play now to hear the full story.

You probably heard the beautiful and sentimental Barry's Tea ad in the run-up to Christmas. In fact, some people say Christmas only begins when they hear it. Well, that famous ad has had a January revamp, and it's a little bit more suited to this cold, miserable month. Hit play to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, the parents of Ireland turned to Joe Duffy to air their woes. With the kids off school for another week, they are crawling the walls. Hit play now for the full episode.

It's the 2nd of January and naturally, all conversations lead to New Year's Resolutions. Well, Roy has a few thoughts on them....Hit play now to hear the full episode.

As we all know, there are Irish people dotted all over the world, and thousands of them still tune into Today FM every day for a little taste of home. Well, Ian Dempsey announced that he was going to fly one lucky listener and their loved ones home for Christmas this year. The lucky winner was chosen this morning and that was James Frawley from Limerick, living in New York. Click play to hear the...

Well, 2023 is drawing to a close and that means it's time for the annual Gift Grub review of the year. But, how do you sum up one whole year in 3 minutes?! Well, hit play to find out and to hear the full episode.

As we all know, there are Irish people dotted all over the world, and thousands of them still tune into Today FM every day for a little taste of home. Well, Ian is doing something very exciting this Christmas - he will be flying one lucky listener who is living abroad (and up to three of their friends or family members) to spend the festive period at home here in Ireland. The lucky winner will be...

We catch up with Santa reading his letters from Roy Keane, Katie Taylor and Donald Trump.

National treasure Daniel O'Donnell turns 62 today, and on this morning's Gift Grub, he joined Ian for a little birthday surprise. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Over the last few months, straight-talking Dave Fanning has made a few controversial comments, which have landed him in trouble. Today was no different - on this morning's Gift Grub, he took a pop at the big man with the bag, Santa Claus. Has he gone one step too far?

As we all know, there are Irish people dotted all over the world, and thousands of them still tune into Today FM every day for a little taste of home. Well, Ian is doing something very exciting this Christmas - he will be flying one lucky listener who is living abroad (and up to three of their friends or family members) to spend the festive period at home here in Ireland. The lucky winner will be...

Well, Sam Thompson has been crowned King of The Jungle 2023 and I'm A Celebrity is all over for another year. Ant and Dec joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub. Hit play to hear the full episode.