The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

The Premier League makes its return this weekend and Sky's Soccer Saturday crew have been rehearsing for the big day. With no football to watch, the lads practiced their commentating on some of the big TV moments of the past week. The Neighbours finale, Rebekah Vardy's TalkTV interview and Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan were all up for debate.

Gift Grub has been played everywhere from buses to the changing room of the Irish soccer team, but never during a mass... until now. Paddy from Kilkenny joined The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning and told Ian that a Gift Grub sketch about the search for Brian Cody's replacement was played at mass in Mooncoin on Sunday morning! Paddy was listening to the mass from home and couldn't believe...

Calls are still being made for Sabina Higgins to apologise for a letter she posted on the President's official website. On this morning's Gift Grub, Paschal Donohoe and Leo Varadkar visited Áras an Uachtaráin to have words with the President's wife. Michael D was so overcome with emotion he burst into song.

Davy Fitz celebrated his birthday on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning. He went hell for leather blowing out his candles but refused to reveal his age or what he wished for. He was a bit more loose-lipped about GAA rumours, however!

This morning on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, we looked back at some of the best Gift Grubs of 2022. Back in June, Michael D Higgins was in the bad books with the government after he spoke out about the housing crisis. On Gift Grub, the Cabinet enacted a plan to silence the President.

This morning on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, we looked back at one of the best Gift Grub's of 2022. Back in June, Michael Flatley delivered a tourism pitch for Ireland in 2022. It featured baggage delays, crazy car-hire prices and stag parties. You know, all the good stuff!

Dogs Trust have appealed for employers to offer compassionate leave for employees on the death of a pet. The Liveline phonelines lit up over this on Gift Grub this morning and Joe Duffy heard from dog-lover Michael D Higgins and other listeners. Budgies, bees and plants were all up for discussion!

It's the end of an era as Brian Cody calls it a day on his management of the Kilkenny hurlers. On Gift Grub this morning, Brian assisted the Kilkenny County Board with choosing his replacement. Davy Fitz, John Mullane and Henry Shefflin were among the applicants and Cody made sure to give them a grilling!

Kerry did it against Galway in the All-Ireland Football Final at Croke Park yesterday and Morgan Freeman was there. This morning on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, the Hollywood actor gave his report on the game, his last one of 2022. Until next year, Morgan!

AIB has backtracked on their decision to remove 70 ATMs from branches in rural Ireland following public and political backlash. On The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning, Michael D Higgins was still furious that the bank had proposed the idea in the first place. Meanwhile, Bertie Ahern was delighted to still be able to access cash.

Boris Johnson did his last Prime Minister's Questions this week and signed off with a 'hasta la vista, baby'. On Gift Grub this morning, the soon-to-be former Prime Minister was slinging more movie catchphrases in his goodbye to the Irish people. Paschal Donohoe joined on the phone and told him where to go.

Galway take on Kerry in the All-Ireland Football Final this weekend and Dáithí Ó Sé is torn. As a Kerry man living in Galway, he is a lover of both sides. On Gift Grub this morning, Dáithí sung the praises of both Kerry and Galway.

Pat Spillane will make his last ever appearance on The Sunday Game this weekend, as his beloved Kerry take on Galway in the All-Ireland Football Final. This morning Gift Grub paid tribute to Pat, who was extremely excited for the game. There were contributions from Michael D Higgins, Míchael Ó Muircheartaigh and Davy Fitz.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Joe Duffy's Liveline phonelines lit up with punters debating Ireland's greatest sporting achievement. Italia 90, Ireland's All Blacks win, Rachael Blackmore - everything was thrown into the ring.

Yesterday was reportedly the hottest day in Ireland in over 100 years and we all felt it! On Gift Grub this morning, we went live as horseracing commentator Des Scahill reported on the Irish People In The Sunshine Stakes. 'Where's Me Sandals', 'Mr Whippy' and 'Nice To Sit Out' were all in contention.

History was made in New Zealand on Saturday as Ireland secured a second win over the All-Blacks in Wellington. The celebrations continue in New Zealand and Johnny Sexton joined The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show live from the party. There was something different about him this time!

Limerick did the triple yesterday, beating Kilkenny in a 66-point All-Ireland Hurling Final. Among the famous faces at the game was hurling super fan Morgan Freeman. He joined The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning and was still reeling from the action.

Limerick take on Kilkenny in this Sunday's All-Ireland Hurling Final at Croke Park. This morning on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, Kilkenny's Brian Cody faced-off against Limerick's Paul O'Connell on which was the best county. It was tough to call!

Forever Young Festival takes place this weekend at Palmerstown House. The Dáil's biggest headbanger, Paschal Donohoe has been growing a mullet for the occasion and joined The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning to express his excitement. Ian was also joined by another guest who is no stranger to the airwaves.

The fate of HawkEye in this weekend's All-Ireland Hurling Final remains uncertain after a system error cost Galway a point in last Saturday's Football Semi-Final. On Gift Grub this morning, The Last Word's court reporter Frank Greaney reported on the trial of HawkEye to Matt Cooper. The defendant would only answer Tá or Níl.

Ireland will be hoping to do the double against New Zealand in Wellington this Saturday. This morning, Radio ROG spoke to President Michael D Higgins about the win last weekend. Meanwhile, Brian O'Driscoll wasn't too fond of seeing Ireland defeat the All Blacks for a second time.

Taxis are hard to come by these days and efforts are being made to recruit more drivers. This morning's Gift Grub imagined what it would be like if some famous faces went into the taxi business. Anyone for a ride with Roy?

Ireland made history in New Zealand at the weekend, beating the All Blacks at home for the first time. This morning on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, Ian spoke to ROG and Johnny Sexton about the game. It was all going well until Johnny became irate when Ian brought up his birthday.

It was a nail-biting All-Ireland Football Semi-Final as Kerry overcame Dublin with the last kick of the game. It was one of the best games of football Morgan Freeman had ever seen, and he joined The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning to tell Ian all about it.

Westlife are back on stage this weekend, playing two nights at The Aviva. This morning on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, Ian chatted to some famous faces who were looking forward to the gig. Who knew Roy Keane was such a big Westlife fan?