The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

Pamela Joyce left her lunchtime show on Today FM last week and talk has turned to her replacement. Auditions have begun behind the scenes with Johnny Sexton and Ryan Tubridy all in with a shout.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Matt Cooper was joined by Frank Greaney, who revealed details of a notorious figure at large carrying out large scale robberies of British football clubs.

Sinn Fein Mary Lou McDonald caught up with Ian to tell him about a green storm warning for the whole of Ireland as they prepare to become the next party in government.

Bruce Springsteen tickets for Croke Park are still available after going on sale on Monday. Tickets to see ‘The Boss’ in Croke Park on Wednesday, November 8 range from €146.25 to €161.25. Miriam O Callaghan and her Prime Time team are on the case to find out more.

U2 are currently wowing fans in Las Vegas at Sphere since kicking off the show in late September. They have a few weeks off due to Formula 1 coming to Vegas so no better time to let the hair down and enjoy the sights and sounds of Sin City.

Man United are in crisis-mode at the minute. Hanging on by their fingernails in the Champions League and beaten easily at home by Man City, it hasn't been an easy time for all at the club this season. Some fans vented their frustrations during a recent MUTV phone-in show.

Footballing legend John Giles turns 83 today and on this morning's Gift Grub, his long-time friend Eamon Dunphy joined Ian to celebrate his pal. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Fianna Fáil's Ard Fheis was on over the weekend and party leader Micheál Martin is still on a high after it. Although, it seems the presence of Bertie Ahern is slightly overshadowing things. Hit play to hear the full episode.

Earlier this week, Dáithí Ó Sé revealed that he'd had a hair transplant and joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub, to give some insight into the procedure and to offer advice to some other men in a similar situation.

The long-awaited last-ever Beatles track 'Now and Then' was released yesterday and music fans around the world rejoiced. Except for Dave Fanning, who joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub - he had nothing good to say about the archive track! However, he quickly backpedaled when Michael D challenged him. Hit play to hear the full episode.

Ireland's Fittest Family is back on our screens again and this year, the challenges are tougher and more demanding than ever. We got a sneak peek of the new show and it proves that they really do push their contestants to the brink. Hit play now for the full episode.

Rugby World Cup fever has gripped Ireland for the last number of months, as we excitedly hoped and fantasised about an Irish team lifting the Webb Ellis Cup. But, now the tournament is over and there's a gaping rugby-sized hole in our lives. Fear not, the Gift Grub crew has just the solution. Hit play to hear the full episode.

It is the 31st of October, which means, it is of course Halloween. The children of Ireland will be taking to the streets tonight to trick or treat and surprisingly, some of the Gift Grub crew are too. What will they be dressed up as?! Well, hit play now to hear the full episode.

Dublin Marathon is on this weekend, and thousands of Irish athletes will take to the streets of the capital in search of a personal best. However, one Dublin resident is not impressed. President Michael D Higgins is sick and tired of the road closures, the blockages, and the general inconvenience. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

There's been talk of a brand new National Women's Museum to honour wonderful Irish women. The idea is to highlight the achievements of women in Ireland from all walks of life - from the community, sport, history, and pop culture. But, which Irish women should feature? The Gift Grub crew was on hand this morning, with plenty of suggestions. Click play for the full podcast....

After a long summer holiday, Shauna’s School Run is back! Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from 1st and 2nd classes at Scoil Mhuire, Mount Sackville, right on the edge of Phoenix Park in Dublin. She spoke to Emra, Kathleen, Emma, Olivia, Aoife, Niamh, Lucy, Nancie, Nell, and Fiadh and she quizzed them about trick or treating and the abundance of Christmas decoration...

What is next for Johnny Sexton? Well, the future is bright. He may be putting his professional rugby career behind him, but there are lots of options open to him. On this morning's Gift Grub, we caught up with his agent, who has some very exciting ideas for him! Hit play to hear the full podcast.

Britney isn't the only one who launched a book! Legendary Irish footballer, Liam Brady, released his memoir 'Born To Be A Footballer' earlier this week. It covers his 50 years in the game and all the highs and lows of his career. Some of his former colleagues and Gift Grub characters joined Ian this morning, to relive some of those special moments. Hit play to hear the full podcast now.

Well, the race for the Webb Ellis Cup got a little tighter over the weekend. A very animated ROG joined Ian on the line this morning to give his feedback on England's loss against South Africa in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup. He could barely hide his glee...

You may have heard the news that the National Lottery draw had to be abandoned on Saturday night, due to technical difficulties. One fan, in particular, was very upset by the whole debacle and felt compelled to call into the show this morning to air his grievances. It was the one and only President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins...

There is no doubt - Dáithí Ó Sé is a wise man. The Irish Examiner has capitalised on this and signed him up as their new 'Agony Uncle'. He will now be dishing out sage advice to people in need of guidance, including some of the Gift Grub characters, who really want Dáithí's pearls of wisdom.

There have been plenty of stories in recent weeks about the ongoing clampdown on dodgy boxes all over the country. Christy Moore spotted an opportunity to write a song about one of the most popular pieces of equipment in Ireland.

RTÉ should consider selling the Montrose site in Donnybrook if it is strapped for cash. So says the OPW Minister of State Patrick O’Donovan. With reports the site could fetch over €300 million, RTE have brought in one of their biggest names to show some potential buyers around the place.

Now that Ireland are out of the Rugby World Cup, Roy believes all our focus should now be on the other Boys in Green.  Catch all the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button on this page.

It was a miserable Monday recapping on Ireland's exit from the Rugby World Cup. The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show was joined for some Gift Grub fun by a sombre Ronan O Gara, President Michael D Higgins, Donal Lenihan plus we heard some exclusive footage from the Saw Doctors gig after Ireland's loss.  Catch all the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button on this page.