The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

Episodes

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  Gift Grub: Your Weekly Fix 14.11.2026 16m

  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 new Man Utd manager to U2's new release, it's all here. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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  Gift Grub: Eamon Dunphy Gives Pochettino The Seal Of Approval 13.11.2026 3m

  Eamon Dunphy joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to discuss Ireland's game against Austria in the Nations League, but the conversation soon turned to Pochettino. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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  Gift Grub: Dave Fanning Gives Honest Review On U2 And Resigns… Again 13.11.2026 2m

  U2 are back with a brand-new album, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was joined by Matt Cooper and massive U2 fan Dave Fanning, who was like a 'kid at Christmas'. However, a few comments about Bono’s voice sparked controversy and suddenly Dave found himself in deep water again. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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  Gift Grub: Simon Harris Says 'Get Back To Work' 12.11.2026 3m

  Simon Harris's comments about employment and the dole at the Fine Gael Árd Fheis at the weekend really got people talking. On this morning's Gift Grub, we got a glimpse of what could happen if his words were taken literally. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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  'Just Show Me The Stage!’ - Garth Brooks Can't Wait To Return To Ireland 11.11.2026 8m

  Well, it's official. Garth Brooks is back, and this time he’s taking the show on the road! Ian caught up with his old buddy to mark the big return to Ireland, and they chatted about the brilliance of an Irish audience, the joy of a pub sing-along, and Mayo winning the All-Ireland. Hit play now to hear the full chat.
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  Gift Grub: Radio Roy's Emergency Episode 11.11.2026 3m

  On this morning's Gift Grub, Roy Keane was holding an emergency episode of Radio Roy, as Manchester United find themselves in the relegation zone. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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  Gift Grub: Spotify's New AI Feature Has Christy Moore Worried 10.11.2026 6m

  AI was the topic of conversation on this morning's Gift Grub, more specifically the new AI feature on Spotify that could result in any singer performing any song, in any style! This caused some concern amongst the musicians of Gift Grub. Ro, Keith, Daniel and Christy all joined Ian this morning to express their concern. Hit play to hear the episode in full.
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  Gift Grub: Donal Lenihan Has Gone Wild On Nations Championship 09.11.2026 2m

  Rugby pundit Donal Lenihan joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to give him the full rundown on the weekend's Nations Championship, or at least he tried his best to! After 37 hours of wall-to-wall rugby (and zero sleep), poor Donal was drifting off mid-analysis. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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  Gift Grub: Donald Trump Rates Simon Harris 09.11.2026 3m

  On this morning's Gift Grub, Simon Harris joined Ian, fresh from his big weekend at the Ard Fhéis on Saturday evening. Would you believe Donald Trump was in touch too? He wanted to rate Simon's performance, and his tan too! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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  Gift Grub: Your Weekly Fix 07.11.2026 20m

  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 US Midterm elections to another RTÉ scandal, it's all here. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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  Gift Grub: Eamon Celebrates The Mighty John Giles On His Birthday 06.11.2026 3m

   Legendary Irish footballer John Giles celebrated his 86th birthday today and his best buddy Eamon Dunphy was on hand to pay tribute to him, as only Eamon can!
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  Gift Grub: Simon Gears Up For The Ard Fheis! 06.11.2026 3m

  With the Fine Gael Ard Fheis taking place in Cork this week, Ian caught up with party leader Simon Harris to see how he was feeling about the whole thing…. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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  Gift Grub: RTE Faces Scrutiny Again 05.11.2026 4m

  RTÉ is under the magnifying glass again! On this morning's Gift Grub, Director General Kevin Bakhurst insisted that, despite the perception, the Irish public is firmly behind RTÉ. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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  Gift Grub: Radio Rog Returns 04.11.2026 4m

  Andy Farrell's Irish rugby team are preparing for the Northern Hemisphere series in the 2026 Nations Championship, when they take on Argentina on Friday night, and that means it’s time for another episode of the brilliant Radio ROG. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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  Gift Grub: The Irish Media Prepares For US Midterms 03.11.2026 4m

  The US midterm elections are looming, and on this morning's Gift Grub, we heard from Pat Kenny, Ivan Yates and Matt Cooper, who were busily preparing for the big event. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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  Gift Grub: Daniel Brings Ian Up To Date 02.11.2026 3m

  Ian was back this morning, after a couple of weeks off the grid, and he’s completely out of the loop! So, who better to catch him up than Daniel, a man with his ear to the ground! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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  Gift Grub: Simon Harris Faces Record Low Poll 02.11.2026 2m

  Simon Harris joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub, and he addressed the elephant in the room - his approval ratings. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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  Gift Grub: Ryan Tubridy To Dip His Toe In Politics 27.10.2026 3m

  Is Ryan Tubridy heading for the Dáil?! That's what the papers are saying anyway! On this morning's Gift Grub, he joined Ray on the line to outline his ideas. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
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  Gift Grub: Your Weekly Fix 24.10.2026 16m

  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 a Crimecall special to Johnny Sexton's new gig, it's all here!
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  Gift Grub: Miriam & Liam Gallagher Clash Over Fontaines DC 22.10.2026 4m

  Miriam O’Callaghan came out this week in defence of Irish band Fontaines DC who have been getting some criticism from Liam Gallagher of Oasis fame. Miriam, Liam, Dave Fanning and Pat Kenny all come together for this Gift Grub Prime Time special to get everything out on the table! Gift Grub on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, exclusively on Today FM.