The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

Today FM’s Listener of the Month celebrates the brilliant people who tune in every day. Each month, we shine a spotlight on one standout listener from our community, whether they have shared a great story, made us laugh, or simply been a loyal supporter. It is our way of saying thanks for listening. July's Listener of the Month is Briege Franey, who joined Ian to Kickstart the Nation. She had a ve...

Mayo might be hogging the sunshine this week, but Galway gets its moment too as Gift Grub heads live to Ballybrit for day three of the Galway Races. The highlight of today's racing card is 'The Kids Are Driving Us Absolutely Mental In The House Handicap Hurdle'. With non-runner “School Uniform” out till September, it’s chaos from the off.

Mayo mania has officially hit fever pitch. After thousands packed into McHale Park to welcome home the heroes, Gift Grub was right there with the microphones to catch the madness as it unfolded on stage in Castlebar. Mayo native Garron Noone stole the show with a tribute to manager Andy Moran by giving everyone a new rendition of a Westlife classic.

Mayo have only gone and done it, and now they won’t leave Croke Park. On this morning’s Gift Grub, Ray crossed live to Marty Morrissey, who revealed that diehard Mayo fans were still camped out in Croker, singing their hearts out.

The celebrations are still going strong in Mayo, and Gift Grub went live to Mick Burns Pub in Castlebar, where the party was only getting started. 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 build-up to the All-Ireland to the Hosepipe Ban, it's all here.

With a nationwide hosepipe ban looming, Christy Moore has been “ruminating” about curtain-twitching neighbours, garden snitching, and the fear of living like it’s East Germany in 1973. So what does a legend do when the country’s under water restrictions? He writes a song, of course. From dirty jiggly bits to patriotic one-flush tactics, have a listen to Christy’s brand-new hosepipe-ban ballad.

All week in Mayo, it’s candles lit, prayers said and everyone treading lightly… because Sam might finally be heading west on Sunday. On this morning’s Gift Grub, Ray crosses live to a packed church somewhere in the county for the “Mayo for Sam All-Ireland Mass”, where the congregation is in full voice and the readings are straight out of the Book of Andy Moran.

The National Lottery is shaking things up with an extra midweek draw… and by “shaking things up”, they’ve decided to ditch two balls. Yep, 46 and 47 are out, and they’re not taking it well. On this morning’s Gift Grub, Ray crosses live to Miriam on Primetime for an exclusive studio interview with the two “removed” balls.

After Spain’s dramatic World Cup final win over Argentina, Ray caught up with one of the country’s most seasoned football voices - Gift Grub's Eamon Dunphy. But instead of a glowing match review, Eamon gave a blistering takedown of the match and...then he started on Madonna. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Limerick are back on top after a huge All-Ireland Hurling Final win, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ray crossed live to Marty Morrissey, who was in his element. He also chatted to Davy Fitz, who has his sights on a new gig. 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 England crashing out of the World Cup to the All-Ireland Hurling Final, it's all here!

The World Cup may be dominating the headlines, but the Ireland Men's rugby team are also playing the All Blacks in Auckland this weekend. Donal Lenihan joined Ian on this morning's show to look forward to the game, as well as a grumpy Johnny Sexton. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

The All-Ireland Hurling final is almost upon us and on this morning’s Gift Grub, the pre-match excitement went into overdrive as Galway and Limerick went head-to-head on the airwaves. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

England’s World Cup dream is over, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was joined by crestfallen fans (... and football experts who weren't as crestfallen.) Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Eamon Dumphy, Mick McCarthy and Brian Kerr joined Ian to give their thoughts on the World Cup final, which is fast approaching! Eamon had plenty to say. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

With the heatwave in full swing, the members of the Dáil are discussing a very important issue - pasty Irish legs and shorts in the workplace! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

It was a massive weekend in GAA, and on this morning's Gift Grub, some of the crew joined Ian to celebrate (and commiserate!) Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Ryanair were in the news last week, after the not-so-minor hiccup on board, where a passenger was allegedly nearly sucked out a window. Michael O'Leary joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to give his thoughts on 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 Taylor Swift's wedding to Harry Kane's big Irish head, it's all here.

Frank reports into The Last Word with Matt Cooper from outside the courthouse, where a very unusual case involving a seagull is unfolding. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

''This is the story of Harry Kane''. Bob Dylan has penned a song about Harry Kane and how he along with other English players might be playing for the wrong country. Click play to hear the song in full.

The 2026 Gift Grub Lawn Tennis Championships serve up a star-studded line-up featuring Simon Harris, Mary Lou McDonald, The 2 Johnnies and Dónal Óg Cusack.

On this morning’s Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to the New York City to hear from Paschal Donohoe to hear all about Taylor Swift's wedding. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Ian is joined by Eamonn Dunphy, Brian Kerr and Mick McCarthy for a World Cup round up. Eamonn is not impressed. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.