The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

Episodios

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  Gift Grub: STICKY! It's Just Too Hot To Sleep 14.08.2026 4m

  No, it wasn't just you; it was very sticky last night. We're all feeling it! Poor oul Dáithí O’Shea is at his wits’ end after trying every trick going. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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  Gift Grub: Gold For Ireland! 14.08.2026 4m

  There were huge celebrations at the European Athletics Championships last night as Mark English and Rhashida Adeleke both brought home medals for Ireland! Ian was joined by Gift Grub's Daniel O'Donnell this morning, who was very excited. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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  Gift Grub: Micheál Martin *Tries* To Enjoy His Time Off 13.08.2026 5m

  Taoiseach Mícheál Martin is supposed to be enjoying a few days’ holiday, but as we found out on this morning's Gift Grub, his peace and quiet is short-lived. Hit play to hear the episode in full.
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  Gift Grub: United vs Leeds—Madness on Jones’s Road 12.08.2026 4m

  Radio Roy is broadcasting live from the Roycaster outside Croke Park, and the place is absolutely buzzing as Man United take on Leeds.And just when you think it can’t get any more chaotic… Matt Cooper shows up in full Leeds mode. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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  Gift Grub: Last Of The Irish Summer Wine 11.08.2026 4m

  They say the weather’s changing and suddenly Ireland’s becoming a nation of wine makers… so naturally Gift Grub is getting in on the action.This morning, it’s all happening at the “Wines of Ireland” tasting seminar, where the gang sample a few very “native” vintages from Cork, Meath, Dublin and more. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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  Gift Grub: It's Roy Keane's Birthday - No Craic Allowed 10.08.2026 3m

  Roy Keane celebrates his 55th birthday today, but don't even THINK about throwing him a party or wishing him well. He wants nothing to do with it! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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  Gift Grub: The Sporting Withdrawal Has Hit Us Hard 10.08.2026 3m

  After an exhilarating couple of weeks of sport, it has all gone a bit quiet, and our Gift Grub crew don't know what to do with themselves! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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  Gift Grub - Your Weekly Fix 08.08.2026 18m

  Welcome along to Gift Grub - Your Weekly Fix. Mario is on well-deserved holidays this week, but fear not! We’ve pulled together all of the big Gift Grub moments from the year, in one place, just to make life easier for you!  
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  Gift Grub - Your Weekly Fix 01.08.2026 14m

  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 Mayo's win and homecoming to the Hosepipe Ban, it's all here.
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  Today FM's Listener Of The Month - July 30.07.2026 3m

  Today FM’s Listener of the Month celebrates the brilliant people who tune in every day. Each month, we shine a spotlight on one standout listener from our community, whether they have shared a great story, made us laugh, or simply been a loyal supporter. It is our way of saying thanks for listening. July's Listener of the Month is Briege Franey, who joined Ian to Kickstart the Nation. She had a very special story to tell, and a deep meaning behind her chosen kickstart song. Hear more from Briege by hitting play now.
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  Gift Grub: Hosepipe Ban Brings Out the Snitches 30.07.2026 4m

  The nationwide hosepipe ban is in full swing until August 26th, but is anyone actually obeying it? Gift Grub goes on a special report to find out who’s been keeping the hoses “put away”… and who’s been caught red-handed.
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  Gift Grub: Kids Driving Us Mental Handicap Hurdle 29.07.2026 2m

  Mayo might be hogging the sunshine this week, but Galway gets its moment too as Gift Grub heads live to Ballybrit for day three of the Galway Races.The highlight of today's racing card is 'The Kids Are Driving Us Absolutely Mental In The House Handicap Hurdle'. With non-runner “School Uniform” out till September, it’s chaos from the off.
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  Gift Grub: McHale Park Goes Full Delirium 28.07.2026 3m

  Mayo mania has officially hit fever pitch. After thousands packed into McHale Park to welcome home the heroes, Gift Grub was right there with the microphones to catch the madness as it unfolded on stage in Castlebar.Mayo native Garron Noone stole the show with a tribute to manager Andy Moran by giving everyone a new rendition of a Westlife classic.
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  Gift Grub: Mayo Is Absolutely Hopping 27.07.2026 2m

  The celebrations are still going strong in Mayo, and Gift Grub went live to Mick Burns Pub in Castlebar, where the party was only getting started. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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  Gift Grub: Marty Morrissey Is Still At Croke Park 27.07.2026 1m

  Mayo have only gone and done it, and now they won’t leave Croke Park. On this morning’s Gift Grub, Ray crossed live to Marty Morrissey, who revealed that diehard Mayo fans were still camped out in Croker, singing their hearts out.
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  Gift Grub - Your Weekly Fix 25.07.2026 19m

  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 build-up to the All-Ireland to the Hosepipe Ban, it's all here.
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  Gift Grub: Christy Moore’s Ode To Water Restrictions 23.07.2026 3m

  With a nationwide hosepipe ban looming, Christy Moore has been “ruminating” about curtain-twitching neighbours, garden snitching, and the fear of living like it’s East Germany in 1973.So what does a legend do when the country’s under water restrictions? He writes a song, of course.From dirty jiggly bits to patriotic one-flush tactics, have a listen to Christy’s brand-new hosepipe-ban ballad.
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  Gift Grub: Mayo Pray For Sam Maguire's Return 22.07.2026 4m

  All week in Mayo, it’s candles lit, prayers said and everyone treading lightly… because Sam might finally be heading west on Sunday.On this morning’s Gift Grub, Ray crosses live to a packed church somewhere in the county for the “Mayo for Sam All-Ireland Mass”, where the congregation is in full voice and the readings are straight out of the Book of Andy Moran.
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  Gift Grub: Lotto Balls 46 & 47 Speak Out 21.07.2026 5m

  The National Lottery is shaking things up with an extra midweek draw… and by “shaking things up”, they’ve decided to ditch two balls. Yep, 46 and 47 are out, and they’re not taking it well.On this morning’s Gift Grub, Ray crosses live to Miriam on Primetime for an exclusive studio interview with the two “removed” balls.
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  Gift Grub: Dumphy Slams the World Cup Final 20.07.2026 3m

  After Spain’s dramatic World Cup final win over Argentina, Ray caught up with one of the country’s most seasoned football voices - Gift Grub's Eamon Dunphy. But instead of a glowing match review, Eamon gave a blistering takedown of the match and...then he started on Madonna. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.