The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

Peter Queally departed the Waterford hurling management job during the week. Derek Lyng quit the Kilkenny job last week. Two vacancies are now available and there's one manager on the look out for a new gig. Ian spoke to Davy Fitz on the side of a road in his native Clare for find out more.

The World Cup is back, the fixtures are piling up, and the big question is: how do you survive 104 games without falling apart on the couch?On this morning's Gift Grub, media sensation Garron Noone lays down the all-important snack protocol and if you're worried about seizing up, Keith Duffy has you covered with Sofa Tai Chi, Pringles-dumbbell workouts, and a very questionable sofa-toilet solution. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Katie Taylor was hellbent on pushing her September 5th bout in Croke Park. Nothing could stop her! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

With the World Cup kicking off tomorrow, offices and households all over the country are getting involved and running sweepstakes, and the Gift Grub crew wanted to get in on the action too. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Katie Taylor is everywhere at the moment, and on this morning's Gift Grub, she pulled up outside Marconi House on her branded bus for a full media blitz. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Well, Limerick were crowned the Munster Hurling Champions at the weekend, but it wasn't without controversy. Proud Cork man Matt Cooper joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub, and he was NOT happy. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

The Boyzone lads are still giddy after their reunion gigs at the Emirates Stadium over the weekend. They joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub for a full debrief, and they're still buzzing. 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 Boyzone's big reunion to the feuding Healy-Rae brothers, it's all here.

With all roads leading to a Croke Park announcement today, Katie Taylor joined Ian on the show this morning. One thing is certain: she is primed and ready to batter anything and everything! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Brothers Michael and Danny Healy-Rae have gone full Liam and Noel Gallagher! They joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub, where Ian tried his best to help them work through their issues and put the feud to bed. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Boyzone are busy preparing for their big reunion shows this weekend, and as it turns out, there is a third documentary in the works. Gift Grub has the exclusive! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

One of snooker's biggest legends, Ken Doherty, announced his retirement this morning. Ian was lucky enough to catch up with the man himself, who is looking forward to some downtime. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

The Leaving Cert kicks off tomorrow, and on this morning's Gift Grub, a whole host of crew joined Alison to wish every student (and every stressed-out parent) the very best of luck. 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 Today FM's Mayhem to Davy Fitz's possible new gig, it's all here.

Louis Theroux is back in Ireland, and this time he's going deep undercover in Dublin 4 to investigate a mysterious cult-like organisation draining huge sums of money. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Ireland got the win in a 'friendly' against Qatar… but try telling that to Eamon Dunphy. He joined Ian this morning for a rant. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Mayhem has certainly disrupted regular Today FM programming this week with presenters gatecrashing other shows, left, right and centre. I caught up with the Gift Grub crew to see what they made of it all….Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Well, over the years, Ian Dempsey's Today FM Ski Trip became famous for its matchmaking properties and the sheer amount of couples that ended up hitched after it! Ian was joined on the line by Mary Walsh this morning, who is marrying the love of her life today - the lovely Cormac, who she met on the slopes, with Iano! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

The sun is splitting the stones across the country, and of course, Gift Grub is all over it. From Daíthí and Maura to the gang in the Dáíl, we checked in to see how they were enjoying the weather. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Well, it's official. After lots of speculation, Davy Fitzgerald has stepped down from his role with Antrim, but where is he off to next? Well, in typical Davy fashion, he's not giving much away. Waterford? Cork? Kilkenny? Who knows! He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Well, the by-election is all over, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian delved into the results, from Gerry Hutch's loss to the poor performance for Fianna Fáíl. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Well, the sun is splitting the stones, the barbecues are out, and there's a smell of suncream in the air. However, not everyone is thrilled about the heatwave. On this morning's Gift Grub, Daniel O'Donnell had a major rant about the good weather. What's new there?!

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 latest RTÉ payments scandal to the by-elections and GAA Plus, it's all here.

Well, the Dublin and Galway by-elections are on today, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian caught up with former politician (and former constituent) Paschal Donohoe, who was dying for a chinwag. Then Leo Varadkar hopped on the call, but he wasn't exactly across the political brief. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Bilbao is the place to be this weekend as Leinster take on Bordeaux in the big Champions Cup final, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was lucky enough to cross live to the ferry from Rosslare, where the excitement was building. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

The GAA was the topic of conversation on this morning's Gift Grub, but more specifically, GAA Plus, pay walls, and pricey streams. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

RTÉ are back before the Public Accounts Committee, and the Gift Grub microphones were on hand to capture all the action. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

There are just days to go until the next by-election, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian caught up with Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch and Bertie Ahern, who are out on the campaign trail!

On this morning's Gift Grub, Daniel O'Donnell had a big proposal for Ian. He believes Donegal should get the Ryder Cup next, purely just to improve the county's infrastructure! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

It was a wild weekend for GAA, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Marty Morrissey joined Ian to give him the full rundown on all the action. 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 Hantavirus panic to the issue of pre-flight pints in Dublin Airport, it's all here.

Penneys has landed in Manhattan, and New York is losing its mind. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to the streets of Manhattan, where Al Pacino was standing by to give his review! He's a full Penneys hun. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Fianna Fáil celebrated a big milestone this week. Yes, it has been 100 years since the party's foundation. Ian took a walk down memory lane with some long-time members, including Bertie, who wanted to clarify something. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Ronan Keating recently revealed that he is launching a brand new scholarship with a music college, to help an aspiring musician or pop star on their way. But what if the course was all about Ro and his learnings? On this morning's Gift Grub, we got a sneak peek of how that might sound. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Hantavirus is all over the news, and there's a lot of panic in the air. Are we heading for another disaster? On this morning's Gift Grub, we went for a trip down memory lane and got some nasty flashbacks from 2020. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary wants a ban on early morning airport pints, and claims too many flights need to be diverted because of bad behaviour. So, on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian dug a little deeper and went live to a packed Dublin Airport. Hit play to hear the episode in full.

The €127k bike shed in Kerry is still making headlines, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian tried to get to the bottom of it all. Unfortunately, he couldn't get a straight answer! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

It was a massive weekend for the GAA, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian went straight to the source: Marty Morrissey, who was still outside Croke Park after a long shift, with all the drama from around the country. 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 David Attenborough's 100th birthday to Michael Flatley tracing his roots, it's all here.

RTÉ has changed its radio jingles, and they have caused some controversy. So, on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian went straight to the source and got Joe Duffy on the line. If that's not enough, Eamon Dunphy weighed in on it, too. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Roy Keane is busily preparing for his sold-out 3Arena gigs this weekend, where he'll sit down and have a conversation with author Roddy Doyle. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian decided to check in with the man himself to see if he was prepared for the event. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

With the release of the 1926 Census, everyone's suddenly become amateur historians, including the Gift Grub gang. Some familiar characters decided to trace their roots, uncover their past, and see exactly where they came from… with mixed results. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.