The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

Paschal Donohoe officially starts his new role at the World Bank today, leaving his Dublin Central seat open for contenders. Who will get the gig? Gerry Hutch has some thoughts on it. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was joined by rugby commentator Donal Lenihan, who gave his take on the eventful game against the Spring Boks. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Shauna went out to the airport to meet the Irish football fans landing in from Budapest, Pauric from Galway was a passionate Waffle contestant, and Ian wondered about worst nightmares. Hit play now to hear the episode in full. Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts

It's Paschal Donohoe's last day in Ireland before he heads off to the World Bank. He called in to chat to his constituent Alison Curtis to say goodbye! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Alison caught up with Keith Duffy. On the back of the Irish football draw, Keith was able to run through all the neccesary facts about Czechia, buddies!

Even though there is a big rugby match at the weekend, EVERYONE is obsessed with soccer, including the rugby fans. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Well, he's out of here! On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian bid a bittersweet farewell to Pascal Donohoe, as he prepares to take on a new role at the World Bank. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Christy Moore joined Ian to give him an updated version of the beloved 'Joxer Goes To Stuttgart'. This time, Joxer's off to Budapest. Hit play now to relive this special moment.

This morning on Gift Grub, it was all about the man of the moment - Troy Parrott. Brian Kerr reminisced about the early days, and Robbie Keane was still singing in Gibneys!! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian caught up with Donal Lenihan, who was still on a high after Ireland's performance at the Aviva on Saturday. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Fiona waffled her way to 1k, Shauna found herself in an awkward situation in Center Parcs, and Catherine Connolly already has her own teacosy! Hit play now to hear the episode in full. Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.

Football fans across the country have been left speechless after Ireland's amazing win against Portugal last night. Some of the Gift Grub crew joined Ian this morning to recount the highlights. Hit play to hear the episode in full.

Earlier this week, Ryanair made a big move to ditch the boarding passes and shift to digital boarding passes. Michael O'Leary joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub and was his usual candid self. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Dave Moore released his second 'Bad Jokes' last week, and would you believe, it has already been adapted into a movie! On this morning's Gift Grub, we were treated to an exclusive look. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

On this morning's Gift Grub, it was all about the build-up for the World Cup qualifier between Ireland and Portugal. However, there's no sign of Roy Keane or Radio Roy! It seems Radio Robbie really is here to stay. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, chaos unfolded at Áras an Uachtaráin when President Michael D. Higgins refused to vacate the premises. There was only one man that could coax him out. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

The very talented Susan Banks from Tallaght, who was behind the massively popular Michael Tea Higgins tea cosy, has been hard at work. She has created something for our brand new President - 'Catherine Connell-Tea'. Susan joined Ian on the phone this morning to tell him all about it. She even offered to create the Ian Demps-tea for him! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

'I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here' is kicking off later this week, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian caught up with presenters Ant and Dec. He was also joined by podcaster Vogue Williams, who is rumoured to be heading down under. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian and Donal Lenihan caught up on Saturday's Ireland v Japan game. But it wasn't just the score that had everyone talking- the eye-catching haircuts of players caught people's eye too. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

There was plenty going on The Breakfast Show this week for you to catch up on. Ray Christie tries a game of Waffle, Ian hears all about the new Mummy movie, the retiring Baldy Barber calls in and Dave Moore sells us the benefits of a whole book of Bad Jokes! Enjoy whenever and wherever you listen.

The Arts Council should consider revising how they assess grant applications and has warned that comedians have been "frozen out". This is according to Minister for Culture and Arts Patrick O'Donovan. So, if it was brought in, just how would the application process work and who could qualify? Gift Grub investigates!

Miriam O'Callaghan has released her new memoir and it's flying off the shelves. Life, Work, Everything gives us a look inside the life of one of Ireland's most popular broadcasters. This morning, we heard some extracts from the audiobook with Bertie, Leo and even Tony Blair joining in.

The Ivan Yates controversy continues to rumble after he failed to disclose that he coached presidential candidate Jim Gavin before some media interviews. One person who was blindsided was Matt Cooper who co-hosted the Path to Power podcast with Yates. Will Matt and the pod survive without Ivan?

New Zealand got revenge on Ireland in Chicago on Saturday evening with a convincing win. Michael Flatley and Ronan O Gara joined Ian this morning to discuss what went wrong on the night.

Bon Jovi are coming back to Dublin's Croke Park on August 30th 2026. Ian sat down with Jon Bon Jovi this morning to hear what makes Irish audiences the best in the world as well as surprising Ireland's biggest Bon Jovi fan! Make sure you check out the videos on Today FM socials too. Enjoy!