The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

Well, it's all over for another year. Dancing With The Stars judges Brian and Arthur joined Ian for one last time to give him the full rundown on the big final!

It's the big one, Ireland v England and Radio ROG broadcast a Grand Slam for a special look ahead at all the action. Is victory on the cards for the boys in green?

In our latest trip to primary schools across the country, Shauna from the show headed off to meet the students from 5th class in Navan Educate Together in Co. Meath. She spoke to Ella B, Michele, Zak, Taidgh, Aaliyah, Ella C, Jamie, Jack, Logan Teagan, Lailah, Carolina, Sophie, Áine, Fiona, Brody, Muireann, Ethan, Síne, Matthew, Muhammad, Anastasija and Elisabeta. With St Patrick’s Day coming up,...

Gift Grub went live to Cheltenham this morning, for a very special race to celebrate Mother's Day - The 'Mammy's Words of Wisdom' Mother's Day Hurdle. Lots of surprises in this race....but who was the winner? Listen to find out!

With St Patrick's Day just around the corner, the Irish Government have sent representatives to 44 different countries to represent Ireland. With the power of technology, Ian was able to catch up with some of the Gift Grub this morning.

Christy Moore was delighted that Ian was broadcasting from Celtic Horizon Tours in Maynooth, Co. Kildare today because it was only a hop, skip and a jump away from his hometown in Newbridge. He dedicated a beautiful little number to David Buckley, the very generous MD of Celtic Horizon Tours, who donated a massive 20k towards the Big Busk.

Today FM have sent Darren & Joe, who you might know from the Stall it Podcast on Go Loud, to be our reporters on the ground in LA this week, as Oscars excitement builds. The lads, who managed to blag their way into a very snazzy party, caught up with Ian this morning.

Excitement is building ahead of the Oscars ceremony on Sunday night and Today FM have sent Darren & Joe, who you might know from the Stall it Podcast on Go Loud, to be our reporters on the ground in LA. The lads caught up with Ian this morning to give him a bit of insight into their trip so far....

The Gift Grub confession box was open for submissions and one former Taoiseach took the opportunity to absolve himself of some historical sins that had been on his mind...

In a new departure for The FOGS, the lads have decided to try their hand at rapping on their new track. ROG, Paulie and Quinny came in this morning to perform it live for Ian.

Dublin Airport had to suspend flights last week after reports of more drone activity around the premises. Ryanair boss, Michael O'Leary, has simply had enough of it all and he has decided to take matters into his own hands!

It's a bad day to be a Manchester United fan. Straight shooting Roy Keane joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to give his (very strong) opinion on last night's humiliating 7-0 defeat at Anfield.

Dancing With The Stars judge Brian Redmond celebrates his birthday today but, that didn't stop him coming on to give Ian the full run down on last night's show. He's such a pro!

Donald Trump may have been President but he'll always be a businessman at heart. After hearing about Ian Dempsey's 'Big Bid' for Focus Ireland, he knew it was a good deal and decided he wanted to get involved.

Gift Grub legend Brian Kerr turns 70 today and Ian wanted to make a bit of a fuss of him on his special day...

Katy Taylor's highly anticipated match with Amanda Serrano has been postponed, because Serrano has an injury which rules her out of the May 20th bout. So, what's next for Katie? Well, she joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to talk it out...

Since he uttered his cupla focail on the red carpet at the Baftas, Paul Mescal has been heralded as the saviour of the Irish language. However, this may have put some of the Gift Grub noses a bit out of joint...

Bertie has rejoined Fianna Fáil after 11 years but not everyone agrees with it. In fact, Paschal and Leo are worried that he is toxic....

The Irish rugby team moved a step closer to the Grand Slam on Saturday, when they were victorious against Italy. However, the rendition of Ireland's Call on the day didn't go as well....

After singing The Jumbo Breakfast Roll live on the radio with Pat Shortt last year, Today FM want Ian to go one better this year. And so, he has agreed to be…auctioned off to the highest bidder! The business that bids the highest amount of money by the end of the week gets The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show all for themselves. Some of the more entrepreneurial members of the Gift Grub crew kicked thing...

In our latest trip to primary schools across the country, Shauna from the show headed off to meet the students from 3rd class in Trinity Primary School in Tuam. She spoke to Alicja, Annalise, Caitlyn, Diana, Dakshinaa, Elizaveta, Ethar, Gabrielly, Isabella, Jennifer, Liliana, Michaela, Noreena, Patricija, SammyJo, Tanisha and Zarifa. Earlier in the week, we were chatting about the process of kidul...

It's all systems go towards Ireland's vital Six Nations clash in Rome on Saturday and the Radio ROG crew put together a Grand Slam special to celebrate....

It seems everyone and their mother has a podcast these days and now, even former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is trying his hand at this whole thing. He had a go on this morning's Gift Grub...

Today is Pancake Tuesday and to celebrate, some of our favourite Gift Grub characters got flipping to showcase their own * unique* recipes and toppings.

Last night marked Week 7 of Dancing With The Stars and Stephanie Roche was the latest celebrity to be eliminated. Judges Brian and Arthur joined Ian on the line this morning to tell him about all this week's highjinks.