The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

After a long break, the beloved 'Tea Trolley' has made a return to Irish trains. Iarnród Éireann confirmed details for the return of the onboard catering service, meaning that your chicken and stuffing sandwich dreams can once again, become a reality...

Our wonderful President, Michael D Higgins, celebrates his 82nd birthday today. Some of the Gift Grub crew joined Ian this morning to surprise the man himself.

Cillian O Connor, a very talented young magician from Co Meath, moved both judges AND viewers to tears with his amazing performance on Britain’s Got Talent over the weekend. Ian caught up with the man himself before he headed off to school this morning.

Our man Tommy Tiernan has landed the interview of the year, as he sits down with POTUS Joe Biden on this mornings Gift Grub! Michael Flatley makes an appearance and there's music from Christy Moore!

Ian caught up with former Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Louis Walsh, Nevin Maguire, Steve Staunton and President Michael D Higgins ahead of POTUS' arrival!

The legend that is Morgan Freeman brings us his epic take on the GAA Championship's first weekend of action!

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 Gift Grub crew are very excited...

Dublin Bus is recruiting and Bus Eireann is desperate for new drivers so, this morning, a few of the Gift Grub crew decided to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in to help out. However, some of them really should stick to their day jobs...

Donald Trump is set to appear in court today, a historical moment in American history. Incredibly, he granted the Gift Grub microphones access this morning and as it turns out, he is so excited or should we say.....he is so *indicted*!

Well, the GAA Championship season is almost upon us and The Allianz National Football League finals were on at Croke Park yesterday. Our man , the one , the only,Morgan Freeman was on the ground...

Ryan Tubridy joined Ian on the line this morning and it seems that now the end is in sight, he can let loose and open up about how *really* feels. He decided to get (brutally) honest about The Late Late Show Country Music Special....

Rugby star Johnny Sexton joined Ian on the line this morning to look ahead to this weekend's rugby and the conversation turned to his new book. However, Ian asked about his new book and the chat took a turn...

In our latest trip to primary schools across the country, Shauna from the show headed off to meet the students from 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th class in St. Mary’s NS in Oldtown, Co. Dublin. It’s a lovely small school with a total of just 59 students! She spoke to Bolu, Molly, Jack, Bronwyn, Emily, Isobelle, James, Tyler, Sarah, Jack H , Elina, Ben, Zara, Josh, Jacob and Éva. She asked the gang about th...

With Elton John in town over the past two nights, Ronan Keating did a rendition of one of Elton’s classics today. He paid tribute to Enoch Burke's willpower and the fact that he is 'still standing'...

Since, the shock announcement of Ryan Tubridy's departure from The Late Late Show, bigwigs at RTÉ have been racking their brains to find a suitable replacement and it seems that the audition process has officially begun...

Superstars Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler joined Ian Dempsey this morning to tell him about their new movie 'Murder Mystery 2'. Ian chatted to them about their long-standing friendship, their favourite Irish actors, and the listener who named their baby Rachel after Jennifer Aniston...

Stephen Kenny's men took on the French last night, in a tense game that resulted in a 1-0 loss for Ireland. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was joined by Mick McCarthy, Robbie Keane, and a riled-up Michael D Higgins...

Michael Buble – What a guy! The smoothest man in music joined Ian Dempsey, live from London this morning. While he was there, Ian decided to put him to work and roped him in to co-host the show with him. Mickey Bubbles has it all; a great voice, a brilliant personality, and now, he has a budding career in radio too. He even did the Cash Machine! When they got down to business and had a proper catc...

There has been a bit of talk about Ryan Tubridy and his next career move this week and word is, he might be looking at Michael D Higgins' role. Willie O'Dea joined Ian on the line this morning to give his thoughts on Tubs joining Fianna Fáil....

The Boys in Green begin their Euro 2024 qualification campaign against France at the Aviva on Monday night. Obviously, with the Latvia win in their back pockets, there is a lot of hope and positivity on the ground about the game but Eamon Dunphy had another take on things....

There has been a lot of talk about the controversial decision to allow the eviction ban to expire and some have criticised the Government for trying to support their own personal interests. But, some TDs, who just so happen to be landlords, joined Ian this morning to explain things from their side....

Paul Mescal and Emily Watson are starring together in the new movie 'God's Creatures', which is out this Friday, the 24th of March. Shauna caught up with both actors and quizzed them on their amazing on-screen chemistry, Emily's excellent take on the Irish accent and Paul's hill starts, amongst other things.

Ronan Keating's son Jack has welcomed his first child meaning, Ronan Keating is a Grandad. And Louis Walsh reckons there is an opportunity to tap into a new market and make some serious dosh.....

Last week, Ryan Tubridy announced he will be stepping down from The Late Late Show, and when it comes to his replacement, speculation has been rife. Sarah McInerney, Claire Byrne and Miriam O'Callaghan are just a few of the names that have been thrown around. Miriam is ready to step up to the plate.....

A very animated Johnny Sexton joined Ian this morning, understandably high on life after Ireland's incredible Six Nations Grand Slam victory this weekend. However, Ian took one step too far....