The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

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Welcome to today, this is your captain speaking. With Iano at the helm, the Breakfast Show brings you up to speed on everything. News, sport, guests, giveaways, listener interaction and music - not to mention the legendary Gift Grub - all add to the mix of this 2-hour radio rollercoaster. Buckle up and come and have your breakfast.

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Yesterday · 19 min
Gift Grub: Your Weekly Fix
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 Katie Taylor's big bout to Trump's potential visit to Clare, it's all here.
Friday · 4 min
Kenneth Egan Is Backing Katie Taylor
After a huge build-up, the moment has finally arrived - Katie Taylor's Croke Park bout is on this weekend! On this morning's show, Ian caught up with Olympic silver medallist Kenneth Egan, who was full of pride for the Bray boxer! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Friday · 5 min
Gift Grub: Christy Is No Ordinary Man
Legendary musician Christy Moore was in the papers this week. (Well, more specifically, his bank balance was in the papers!) He joined Ian live on this morning's Gift Grub to give a few more details on the financials. He’s a shrewd businessman, that’s for sure! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Friday · 3 min
Gift Grub: Brian Kerr Is Buzzing For Fontaines At Slane
It was a big week for Fontaines DC, who headlined Electric Picnic on Sunday night. Not content with wowing the Stradbally crowd, they announced two dates at the iconic Slane Castle too. On this morning's Gift Grub, Dave Fanning had a thing or two to say about it, but music fan and former Ireland manager Brian Kerr was excited!
Thursday · 4 min
Gift Grub: The Transfer Window Isn't Just For Football!
The (football) transfer window might be closed, but in Gift Grub, Transfer Deadline Day is only kicking off. There seems to be a huge amount of swapping and changing going on! From Micheál Martin to Ronan Keating - everyone's on the move. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Wednesday · 3 min
Gift Grub: Hit Me Katie, One More Time!
Well, we're counting down the days until Katie Taylor's big Croke Park bout this Saturday night! On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to the press conference at the Helix, where Eddie Hearn tries to keep order. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Tuesday · 4 min
Gift Grub: The Banner County Prepares For The Irish Open (And Trump's Arrival!)
On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed to county Clare, as the community geared up for the Irish Open and the expected arrival of President Trump. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
Monday · 5 min
Gift Grub: Morgan Freeman Is Loving The GAA Vibes At The Electric Picnic
Electric Picnic may be over, but Gift Grub is only getting started. Ian looks back on a magical (and very soggy) weekend in Stradbally, with the big moments from Fontaines DC and CMAT to the Saw Doctors and that Mayo singalong. Pascal Donohoe attempts to make it home from the car park while Morgan Freeman drops in with a Shawshank-style festival recap you have to hear.
August 29 · 19 min
Gift Grub: Your Weekly Fix
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 Electric Picnic to the kids heading back to school, it's all here.
August 28 · 4 min
Gift Grub: EP Weekend Is Here and The 2 Johnnies Have Been Catfished Again
Electric Picnic fever has well and truly hit. Ian crossed live to Stradbally where Brian Kerr was climbing out of his tent to give a preview of the weekend and you won't believe it, The 2 Johnnies have been done again. Hit play to hear the episode in full.
August 28 · 3 min
Gift Grub: Daniel Has An Issue With The New RTÉ Line Up
The new RTÉ schedule was revealed this week and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to our resident TV critic, Daniel O'Donnell. He had plenty to say about the line up, but not much of it was positive. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
August 27 · 4 min
Gift Grub: Some Famous Faces Take A Walk Down Memory Lane
With the children of Ireland going back to school this week, the Gift Grub took a trip down memory lane. Where were the Gift Grub crew like in school? Well, even at 7 years old, Roy Keane was treating a lunchtime kickabout like a cup final, and a tiny Miriam O’Callaghan could give her teacher the grilling of a lifetime. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
August 26 · 4 min
Gift Grub: Billionaires Flock To Waterford!
On this morning's Gift Grub, the very wealthy blow-ins were taking over the local shop in Waterford. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
August 25 · 3 min
Gift Grub: THe Healy-Raes Star in ......The GodFarmer
You've heard of The Godfather, but what about The GodFarmer? The Healy-Rae brothers are starring in a brand new blockbuster movie, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian got a sneak peek of the trailer. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
August 25 · 2 min
Gift Grub: The Premier League Is Back And Roy Keane is NOT Happy
The Premier League is back and Roy Keane is already pessimistic about Man Utd's chances , after the loss against Hull. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
August 24 · 3 min
Gift Grub: The Dáil Recall Ruins Politician's Holidays
On this morning's Gift Grub, Mary Lou McDonald joined Ian to explain why she everyone needs to ditch their holidays and get back to work! Micheál is a bit put out by it all! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
August 22 · 19 min
Gift Grub - Your Weekly Fix
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 Rose of Tralee to Robbie Keane's new gig at Match of the Day, it's all here.
August 21 · 2 min
Gift Grub: Robbie Keane Has A New Gig
The Premier League is back this weekend, and Match of the Day returns too, with a brand new punditry team, that includes our very own Robbie Keane. Robbie joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub, to tell him about the new gig. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
August 21 · 4 min
Gift Grub: Michael O'Leary Has Advice for Leaving Cert Students
It's a big day for students (and parents!) all over Ireland today - it's Leaving Cert results day. Ian reflected on his own results and heard from Bertie, who had a bit to say about it, as did Michael O'Leary. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
August 20 · 4 min
Gift Grub: Commentators Line Up To Have A Go For Katie's Croker Bout
RTÉ have announced they’ll be airing Katie Taylor's Croke Park bout, and on this morning's Gift Grub, the real bout was in RTÉ’s own commentary booth. If the national broadcaster is doing the coverage, who’s getting the commentary gig? From Marty Morrissey to Midwest Radio and Donal Lenihan, everyone had a go. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

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