The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

Ever wonder how former President Michael D Higgins is adjusting to life after Áras an Uachtaráin? Well, on this morning's Gift Grub, we caught up with Michael D and Sabina, and it turns out they are experiencing a few issues in Galway. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

With the country on the cusp of going on strike tomorrow, Mary Lou McDonald had a number of concerns, criticisms and accusations to level at Taoiseach Michéal Martin and Tanaiste Simon Harris. However, they didn't seem too bothered by any of it! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Well, RTÉ are back in the news again! The government has cut its funding to the national broadcaster by €20 million and apparently staff have expressed worry about the cutbacks. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian caught up with some of the Gift Grub crew, who might be affected. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Manchester City delivered a big 3-0 victory over Liverpool yesterday; City's first after being found guilty of financial rule breaches. Naturally, there was a lot of tension in the crowd and on this morning's Gift Grub, Brian Kerr and Robbie Keane were on hand to talk us through the win. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

The RDS stadium, now renamed the Laya Arena, is set to be officially unveiled this weekend, as Leinster takes on Cardiff. Rugby legends Rob Kearney and Johnny Sexton joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to express their excitement about the new venue. 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 budget to Christy Moore's new exhibition, it's all here.

Irish legend Christy Moore launched a new exhibition this week, which features a collection of memorabilia spanning his career. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to tell him more. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Simon Harris attempted to explain the details of the new tax-free investment accounts announced with the budget, whilst juggling baby duties. Bertie Ahern chimed in with his say, as did Mary Lou McDonald, who had a few criticisms. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to the Radio ROG studio for a very special episode of the show. However, there's no rugby on, so what are they doing?! Well, they are hosting a one-off, dedicated to Peter O'Mahony's audiobook, of course! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

It’s Budget Day, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Simon Harris was under serious pressure to get the numbers sorted, despite being baffled by spreadsheets! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Michael Flatley called in to declare his love for his new favourite show - Mobland. He was actually joined on the line by the star of the series...Pierce Brosnan! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Matt Cooper and Frank Greaney joined Ian to investigate an incident at RTÉ’s Late Late Show Country Music Special, where two Dolly Parton classics were brutally murdered! 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 Man City's charges to the Late Late Country Music Special, it's all here.

Gift Grub tackles the biggest “windfall” in the sunny southeast as Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan donate €150,000 to three GAA clubs in Waterford — and not everyone is delighted. Waterford hurling legend John Mullane rings in, then Clare’s own Davy Fitz jumps on. Pure county rivalry chaos, Gift Grub-style.

The Late Late Show goes full country this week with the annual special celebrating the music of Dolly, Daniel and more. Micheál Martin and Simon Harris join Patrick Kielty for a special tribute to Dolly ahead of Budget Day next Tuesday.

Ronan Keating is on tour at the moment and coming to a city near you soon! With U2's publicity stunts going viral last week in Dublin, Ro is on the hunt to recreate some of that magic.

Manchester City are finally found guilty of 114 charges of financial doping — and Gift Grub imagines the one protest the Premier League never saw coming. From Steven Gerrard and Sir Alex Ferguson to José Mourinho, Jürgen Klopp, Mick McCarthy and Roy Keane, a rogue’s gallery of football royalty gathers “for the fans” to vent, sing, and rewrite history with a few choice grudges. A chaotic, chant-fil...

Oasis tickets are officially gone — all 27 shows sold out — but who from Gift Grub got them?? Miriam, Willie O Dea and Keith Duffy all reveal varying degrees of success with codes and the now golden tickets!

On this morning’s Gift Grub, Ian crosses to Daniel for a review of RTÉ’s brand new drama, Tall Tales and Murder — and Daniel is absolutely...raving about it! Part Fair City on magic mushrooms, part Love/Hate, there's enough chaos to keep you on the edge of your seat.

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 Ed Sheeran to the latest sporting autobiography, it's all here.

Our very own Mario Rosenstock has released his first book, Gift Grub & Me, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian caught up with the man of the moment, published author, Mr Mario Rosenstock. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, ahead of the Ireland match in Kosovo, Ian crossed live to Radio Roy for a special preview of the game. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Well, it's safe to say Ed Sheeran has been in the limelight quite a bit recently. On this morning's Gift Grub, he was desperate to move on from the drama and talk about his music, but it didn't quite work out that way. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

The Government’s 'Be Emergency Ready' initiative is kicking off today, with millions of booklets landing on doorsteps across the country, warning us to stock up on water, torches, blankets and tinned food. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian had a few questions. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Yet another rugby autobiography is landing on the shelves, and this time it’s Munster legend Peter O’Mahony. On this morning's Gift Grub, Donal Lenihan, Johnny Sexton and Ronan O’Gara joined Ian to have their say on it. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.