Neil from Spells Bar in Roscommon tells Ian about the oldest pub quiz in Ireland, Elaine gets her new windows in and The Beckhams pay for a 64 million dollar house...IN CASH!! Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.

Johnny Sexton looks set to make a return to the Irish Rugby team after reportedly being offered a coaching role. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to clear up a few things and in classic Johnny fashion, he got a bit frustrated. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from Junior Infants, Senior Infants, First and Second Class at Scoil San Eoin in Redcross,  County Wicklow. She spoke to Brianna, Sam, Mia, Neasa, Emma, Terrie, Logan, Alice, Francesca, Eva, Jamie & Katie.  Shauna asked the kids if they could trade lives with anyone, who would it be and why? She also quizzed them on technology and asked if they had any ideas for an invention that would improve the world or their lives. Thanks to Principal Linda Greene and Ms Ann-Marie Nuzum If you'd like Shauna to visit your school, email [email protected]!Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch is a familiar name to many but according to recent reports, he is considering running for election in the Dublin Central constituency. On this morning's Gift Grub, Dublin Central TD Paschal Donohoe reacted to the news that he has some competition. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

The international airport that is restricting how long you hug your friends and family plus the pet pig craze has hit Ireland! Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.

Rumours are rife that there’s another general election on the way.  But, when? Taoiseach Simon Harris joined Ian on the line for this morning’s Gift Grub and refused to commit to anything. Heather Humphries also answered questions about her future. Hit play now to hear the full episode

Ireland's current affairs broadcasters have a busy time ahead. Matt Cooper, Pat Kenny, and Miriam O'Callaghan have been working hard to make sure they are ready for the General Election. To hear the full episode, click play now.

Rumours are rife that there’s another general election on the way.  But, when? Taoiseach Simon Harris joined Ian on the line for this morning’s Gift Grub and refused to commit to anything. Heather Humphries also answered questions about her future. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

The GAA have been pushing for the introduction of a new scoring system and some of these new rules got an airing at the weekend. It seemed that some people were struggling to get their heads around the proposed changes. Keith Duffy joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub and attempted to break it down. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

The amounts of money given away on the Today FM Cash Machine are in the six figures these days and there's one man giving it away - Barry Dunne! Roy Keane has noticed how popular Barry has become and has had enough. It's his job after all!

Last week, RTÉ announced that Traitors Ireland, the Irish adaptation of the global hit reality competition series, The Traitors, will be coming to our screens in 2025. Who’ll present it? Who will the contestants be? It's all up for debate on Liveline with Joe Duffy.

It’s been a tough few weeks for Sinn Fein. Resignations and embarrassing controversies have littered the party over the past number of weeks. We went live to Sinn Fein FM to hear how Mary Lou and gang were holding up.  

Many of our politicians have been denying having any connections with the Kremlin after reports of a Russian asset in Leinster House. It feels like this story deserves the movie treatment…

80,000 Leinster and Munster supporters packed into Croke Park on Saturday evening for the URC clash between the two provinces. While Leinster took the bonus point win, it was the appearance of RG Snyman in a Leinster jersey that irked commentator Donal Lenihan most.

Well it was good while it lasted! Despite a spirited performance, Ireland got back to losing ways in Athens last night with a 2-0 defeat to Greece. Eamon Dunphy and Robbie Keane joined Ray for a post match review.

Leinster take on Munster in Croke Park this weekend and all the talk leading up to the game is one of mutual respect and mutual hatred. Johnny Sexton and Ronan O Gara joined Ray to preview the game this morning.

Ireland beat Finland in Helsinki last night with a last minute Robbie Brady goal. Eamon Dunphy and Mick McCarthy joined Ray to celebrate victory at last.

Ireland take on Finland tonight in the Nations League and are hoping for the first win of Heimir Hallgrimsson's reign. Roy Keane embraces Finnish culture by looking ahead to the big game while broadcasting live from a sauna.

Taoiseach Simon Harris is on the move yet again with a visit to The White House to meet President Biden today. They are holding an event to mark the centenary of bilateral relations between Ireland and the US.Not everything goes as planned for our Simon!

The return of Bullseye, Reece Witherspoon's new project and the Carter family take on Bluey in Waffle. Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian went live to the queue outside legendary chippers Lennox's, as Corkonians desperately waited for their last bag of chips. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from 1st and 2nd class at St Patrick’s NS, Baconstown, Co. Meath. She spoke to George, Lilah, Teddy, Amber, Michael, Emma, Molly, Conor, Oisin and Lexie and asked them about the cost of concert tickets and the subjects they’d introduce to schools if they had the power. Thanks to Ms Bush, secretary Marian, and principal Mr. Cathal Fenton for facilitating the visit. If you'd like Shauna to visit your school, email [email protected]! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

There has been lots of speculation around Eric Ten Hag’s future at Manchester United but on this morning’s Gift Grub, Roy Keane made his views very clear. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Rugby legend Johnny Sexton's brand new autobiography is released next week and fans across the country are chomping at the bit to get stuck into it! On this morning's Gift Grub, we managed to get an exclusive sneak peek, as some famous faces gathered to record the audiobook. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Shauna tells the story of what happens when you send money to the wrong person on Revolut, Gwen takes on Sally Rooney in Waffle and some good and bad news for Coldplay fans. Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.

It's Budget Day today and the Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure are pumped and ready for their big day in the spotlight.

The people of County Louth are up in arms after they were the only county not featured in a new Failte Ireland advert promoting Ireland's ancient East. Louth natives Steve Staunton and Rob Kearney joined Ian this morning to express their concerns.

Former Ireland player and manager Mick McCarthy is rumoured to be one of the contestants on I'm A Celeb Get Me Out Of Here this year. He joined Ian to confirm or deny the rumours.

20 surnames, 60 listeners and over 250 questions later, we have officially crowned Ireland's Smartest Surname. Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.

On the very final day of Ireland's Smartest Surname, Roy, Robbie, and Gerald Keane decided to take on Ireland's Smartest Surname. Could they take down the Byrnes? Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Well, one of the big talking points of this week has been the €1.4 million security hut at the entrance to the Department of Finance. The Government have been criticised for overspending and on this morning's Gift Grub, Paschal Donohoe joined Ian to explain. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Christy Moore joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub and performed a brand-new song, all about emojis. Who knew Christy Moore knew about the aubergine emoji? Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Actress Saoirse Ronan joined Ian on this morning's show to tell him all about her brand new movie, 'The Outrun', which is out on Friday the 27th of September. She also admitted she'd be open to working on a sequel of Brooklyn! Hit play now to hear the full interview.

Legendary Irish commentator, George Hamilton , joined Ian on this morning's show to reminisce about some of the most iconic sporting moments of his career, like when Ray Houghton stuck the ball in the back of the English net in 88. However, in a little twist, George was joined by some familiar Gift Grub voices. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

In this episode, Shauna reveals the latest on Saoirse Ronan plus her latest hiking experiences, an Irish mammy brings her son to his first day of army camp and a famous line from Friends said in the most Irish way possible! Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.

President Michael D. Higgins is in New York for a United Nations Conference, but he's not the only one. Our Taoiseach, Simon Harris, is also in The Big Apple and call it coincidence or fate, but they can't stop bumping into each other. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Since Covid, thousands of the Irish workforce have become accustomed to working at home or at least a hybrid between home and the office. However, Amazon have ruffled some feathers by ordering their staff back to the office five days a week. On this morning’s Gift Grub, Michael O’Leary gave his honest thoughts on the move. Spoiler alert: He’s thrilled! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Fair City recently celebrated a massive moment- 35 years on air! Gift Grub's resident TV reviewer Daniel O'Donnell joined Ian this morning to mark the milestone. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Did you know that one in four people have started their Christmas shopping?! A new survey released this week revealed the shocking statistic. On this morning's show, Ian caught up with a few of the Gift Grub crew to find out where they stand on the C-Word. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Football club Manchester City have been accused of violations of the Premier League's financial regulations and on Monday, they began a ten week hearing which aims to investigate the alleged wrong-doing. On this morning's Gift Grub, we got a sneak peek at the proceedings! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Ian hears what it takes to be a judge at the Ploughing Championships as well as the latest from Ireland's Smartest Surname and the Emmys. Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.

After a lovely, long summer break, the Dáil is back. Has anything changed? Well, if this morning's Gift Grub is anything to go by - no! Well, except for the fact that we're 14 billion euro richer!

Well, today marks the start of the National Ploughing Championships. It will run until Thursday and over 200,000 people will make their way to Laois for the fun! There’s plenty going on - ploughing, cookery, crafts, sheep shearing and even a search of a new boyband! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Well, it's official. The Irish government has been told that it needs to collect €14 billion in taxes from Apple. But, what on earth will the government do with a windfall of this magnitude?! On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was joined by lots of familiar voices, who had a few ideas. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

The Lazenby's take on Harry Potter in Waffle, the Dunnes try their hand at Ireland's Smartest Surnames and all the MTV VMA goss from Shauna. Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.

Friday the 13th of September is unlucky for some but hopefully not for Patrick Kielty because after a long break, The Late Late Show returns to our screens tonight. Gift Grub's resident TV critic, Daniel O'Donnell, joined Ian on the line this morning to look ahead. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

The Irish Open is underway and on this morning's Gift Grub, Michael Flatley and Graeme McDowell joined Ian to give him an update on the event, live from Royal County Down. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Minister for Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe won a MASSIVE €13 billion with Ray Foley on the Cash Machine. How do you even think about spending a windfall like that?! Well, Paschal was so excited, he broke into song. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

After Ireland's loss againt Greece last night, it's hard to know what's next. On this morning's Gift Grub, some of Ireland's footballing greats joined Ian on the line to discuss the state of Irish football and the future. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Iano pays tribute to cinema legend James Earl Jones, chats with Graham Norton and introduces the Clarkes to Ireland's Smartest Surname. Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.

Graham Norton is a busy man. Not content with being one of television's most loved hosts, he is also an extremely successful writer and his fifth book 'Frankie' out in all book stores now. Graham joined Ian on this morning's show and opened up about his writing career, an embarassing moment with The Jonas Brothers, and Oasis fever hitting West Cork. Hit play now to hear the very entertaining chat in full.

The Oasis ticket controversy continues to rumble on and on this morning's Gift Grub, the Gallagher brothers get hauled up in front of the Public Accounts Committee to answer some tricky questions. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

For the month of September, Ian will be searching for Ireland's Smartest Surname and there is great excitement! Some of the Gift Grub characters decided to throw their hat in the ring to take part! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian caught up with our wonderful President, Michael D Higgins, who attended Ireland v England over the weekend. Michael D gave him the full debrief and there was also some behind the scenes footage of his interactions with the footballers. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

A new leader in Ireland's Smartest Surnames, to pee or not to pee and a very close call in Waffle! Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.

With rumours persisting that Oasis could announce more Irish dates, Louis Walsh thinks the Gallagher brothers could do a residency in Mayo! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Ireland play England in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday and fans have been making their way across the water for the match. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian managed to catch up with some of the supporters, including Nigel Farage. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Ireland play England in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday and this morning's Radio Roy looked ahead to the big game. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Do you have Ireland's Smartest Surname? Tune in to find out who our current leaders are as well as an exciting round of Waffle and Adele news. Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show now wherever you get your podcasts.

There's no doubt that the bike shed at Leinster House is the big talking point of the week - specifically, the cost of it. With a final total of €336,000, the Liveline is BLOWING UP! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Did you know Oasis have been working on some fresh material?! It was news to us! But, on this morning's Gift Grub, we were lucky enough to get a sneak peek of the brand new album, 'Definitely Minted', it's out now and it's a cracker! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

It's the topic that has everyone talking - the scramble for Oasis tickets! Hundreds of thousands of Irish people tried their luck to secure the golden tickets on Saturday morning but issues with Ticketmaster queues left many annoyed and unsatisfied. Some of the Gift Grub crew tried their hand and joined Ian this morning to give him their take on it! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

For the month of September, Ian will be searching for Ireland's Smartest Surname and there is great excitement! Some of the Gift Grub characters decided to throw their hat in the ring to take part! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Coldplay are in the country and the kids are gone back to school. Could this week BE any better! Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show now wherever you get your podcasts.

Tickets for the massively anticipated Oasis reunion will go on sale this weekend and the world and its mother are trying to buy them! Ian caught up with some of the Gift Grub crew, who are busily preparing and strategising. Hit play now to hear the full story.

In the past, RTÉ would have launched their Autumn schedule with a big, glitzy event. However, since 'the controversy', they've pared things back a bit and decided to go down a very different route this year. The Gift Grub microphones managed to capture some exclusive footage. Hit play now to hear the episode in full!

Taoiseach Simon Harris is a busy man. In fact, he has been attending all manner of events across the country. But, what kind of events?! Is he doing anything worthwhile? On this morning's Gift Grib, there was a full Primetime deep dive. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

All the reaction to the reunion that nobody thought was possible plus the mother and daughter in Meath who made everyone laugh in their attempt to conquer Waffle.Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts.

The day has finally come. After a huge amount of speculation and build up, Oasis finally revealed details of a reunion and tour this morning. The Gift Grub crew were very excited and they joined Ian on the line this morning. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Georgia Tech and Florida State entertained 50,000 fans in the Aviva on Saturday in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Rugby commentator Donal Lenihan soaked up the slightly different atmosphere at the home of Irish Rugby.

Did you know that the legendary football programme, Match of the Day, turns 60 this week. One of Ireland's finest's songwriter's, Christy Moore, joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to pay tribute to the iconic show! He also revealed a little known fact. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

With the children of Ireland on summer holidays, parents across the country find themselves counting down the days until school starts again. It's been a long, tough summer. On this morning's Gift Grub, a Primetime Special investigated the topic. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

There has been many changes since the very first Rose of Tralee and Ireland has seen a lot of progress since then. On this morning's Gift Grub, we took a trip back down memory lane. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Paula Jones from Allenwood in Kildare is a massive Adele fan and when dates were released to the singer's Munich shows, she was on Ticketmaster for over five hours trying to get tickets. Thankfully, she got lucky and made it to the gig but got more than she bargained for when the superstar actually brought her up on stage! The video of Paula's chat with Adele has gone viral with over 8 million views! She joined Iano on this morning's show to tell him all about the incredible moment. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Electric Picnic wasn't the only gig in town this weekend. ACDC brought their show to Croke Park on Saturday night and Gift Grub's Daniel O'Donnell was there to rock out! He joined Ian on this morning's Gift to give him the full run down. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

The Rose of Tralee kicks off tonight and millions of Irish people will be sitting down to watch the show on RTÉ 1 at 8pm. Presenters Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas joined Ian on the line this morning to look ahead and give a preview of what we can expect. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

The excitement for Electric Picnic is building! Some of Gift Grub's favourite characters joined Ian on the line this morning to look ahead! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Ian Dempsey is hitting the road and heading to Electric Picnic this weekend. He'll be taking on Dáithí O'Se with his very own take on the Rose of Tralee - 'The Rose of EP'. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was joined by the man himself, who passed on some nuggets of wisdom. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

We all got a bit carried away with the 2024 Olympics, watching it for hours on end every day, like an addiction. Now, it's gone and there's a gaping hole in our lives. On this morning's Gift Grub, the Liveline was hopping with callers telling their tales of woe. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Davy Fitzgerald stepped down from his role as Waterford hurling manager in June and yesterday, was confirmed as the new bainisteoir of the Antrim senior hurling team. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub. Hit play now to hear the full episode!

Ireland's Olympic heroes were welcomed home yesterday, with a massive crowd flocking to Dublin City Centre. The Gift FGrub microphones were at the scene to capture all the magic. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

The Premier League returns this weekend and football fans all over the world are excited! Except for Eamon Dunphy....he's over it. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

The Olympics have kept us all entertained for the last few weeks, but it's all over now. The event came to an end last night and it's time for us to welcome our athletes home. On this morning's Gift Grub, Simon Harris gave Ian the run down on the celebratory home-coming. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

All Together Now begins in Waterford today and hurling legend John Mullane is pumped for it.

The Galway Races is on this week and there's plenty of famous faces down for the craic including Davy Fitz, Daithi O Se and Simon Harris.

The casting of Steve Coogan as Mick McCarthy and Eanna Hardwicke as Roy Keane in the new Saipan movie has got a lot of people talking. Just who will play the other protagonists in the story. Joe Duffy on Liveline has more.

After seeing the spectacle that the city of Paris put on for their Olympic ceremony last Friday, it got us thinking what Dublin might do if it ever got the chance to host such an event.

Armagh are the All Ireland Champions of 2024. Most people watching were delighted with the result. True blue Bertie Ahern felt the final was missing something...

It's All Ireland Football Final Weekend with Galway taking on Armagh take on Galway in Croke Park on Sunday. President Higgins will be there on the day and tried to be as diplomatic as possible.

It was confirmed this week that RTÉ will get a guaranteed €725m in public funding over the next three years in a bailout. Ian rang Montrose to speak to a representative about the news.

The Olympics officially start on Friday but there's events already underway across Paris. Ronan O Gara and Donal Lenihan join Ian from the capital with an update on Team Ireland's performance.

Simon Cowell has arrived in Ireland searching for talented singers for his new boyband. After some frustrating auditions in Dublin, a trip to Munster changes everything!

Simon Harris just hasn't sat down since becoming Taoiseach a few months ago. If he's not shaking hands with world leaders, he's mingling with the crowds at the All Ireland Hurling Final. He's a modern day Duracell Bunny!

Clare are All Ireland Hurling Champions for 2024 and Christy Moore rewrote one of his most famous hits to mark the historic occasion.

President Higgins has had enough. While Europe enjoys warm temperatures, we are stuck here with sideways rain and the sun peering out for a look every now and again. Michael D joined Ian to vent this morning.

Bertie Ahern has failed to rule himself out of the next presidential race but says if he does enter, he will be 'running to win'. Will he go for it? Unfortunately, Iano struggled to get a straight answer out of him on this morning's Gift Grub. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Cork and Clare go head to head in the All-Ireland Hurling Final this weekend and the scramble for tickets is well and truly on. Davy Fitzgerald was onto Ian to see if he had any connections. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

The Open Championship kicks off today and some of the world's highest-ranked professional golfers will tee off at Royal Troon. On this morning's Gift Grub, a few more famous faces popped up, ready to give this whole golf thing a go! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

It's all about Cork and Clare, as they go head to head in the All-Ireland Hurling Final this weekend. But, the rivalry isn't just on the pitch! On this morning's Gift Grub, the two counties and their supporters locked heads in a musical battle too! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Earlier this week, we were chatting about newlyweds, Lucy Kelly and Tadgh Dennehy, who recently got hitched! The Cork couple decided to do things a little differently on their big day and chose an unusual method of transport to travel to their venue in Cobh - they took the train from Kent Station, along with 100 of their nearest and dearest! Upon hearing this gorgeous story, lots of listeners got in touch to share their own slightly unusual wedding stories . One message in particular captured our attention...I was at Paolo Nutini in Thomond Park last Saturday evening & there was a wedding party in one of the corporate boxes, apparently, bride & groom are huge Paolo fans so rented out a corporate box for the day & they looked like they were having a ball! Put out a call & they might tell you all about it, we certainly enjoyed looking at them from the pitch!Well, Ireland is small and it turns out the groom was listening! Paddy Curran joined Ian on this morning's show and told him all about himself and his wife Carmel's special day!

It was announced last week that Rory Gallagher’s legendary Fender Stratocaster guitar was going up for auction, much to the dismay of rock and roll fans across the country. There have been calls to keep the guitar in Ireland and the government have been urged to intervene, to help hold onto this piece of history. On this morning’s Gift Grub, the Liveline was lighting up! Hit play now to hear the full episode. 

Spain were crowned winners of Euros 2024 last night, after an exciting 2-1 victory over England. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was joined by Eamon Dunphy, who was overcome with passion. Who knew Eamon could speak Spanish?! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Rugby fans rejoiced on Saturday as Ireland beat South Africa by one point, after a dramatic and nail-biting game in Durban. Donal Lenihan joined Ian for this morning's Gift Grub and he was full of the joys. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

This week, the big story in Irish sport was the appointment of the new Ireland manager. Icelandic Heimir Hallgrimsson held his first press conference on Thursday and on this morning's Gift Grub, former Ireland managers joined Ray to review his performance. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Donal Lenihan joined Ray, live from South Africa, ahead of the second Ireland v South Africa test. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

They've only gone and done it! England are one game away from glory after defeating the Netherlands with a last minute winner. Nigel Farage, Eamon Dunphy and Ryan Tubridy all give their immediate reaction.

Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this week. On this morning's Gift Grub, we managed to get inside the Aras to see how they are marking this momentous milestone. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

After Sunday’s historic dethroning of four in a row champions Limerick, celebrations are continuing in Cork. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

The All Ireland final we were all expecting was Limerick v Kilkenny. Instead, it's Cork v Clare. Marty Morrissey and Roy Keane nailed their colours to the mast with Ray Foley this morning.

Matt Cooper, host of The Last Word on Today FM, gives a detailed description of being stuck in Malahide Castle waiting for Nicki Minaj to take to the stage.

Former Waterford hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald joined Ray to reflect on his resignation this week and what county he might end up in next.

According to the experts, Ireland will replace South Africa as the number-one team in the world if they can pull off a win against the Springboks in Pretoria this Saturday. This calls for a brand-new episode of Radio ROG. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Well, this week marks the start of a brand new month, if you can believe it! July is here and on this morning’s Gift Grub, Christy Moore joined Ray in studio to look to the month ahead. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

With summer in full swing, seagulls are back in big numbers and people have been warned to be vigilant of the aggressive birds. On this morning's Gift Grub, we heard from the seagulls themselves, to get another perspective. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

The Dubs are out of the running for the All Ireland, after a shocking defeat to Galway over the weekend. Marty Morrissey joined Ray on this morning's Gift Grub to give the full picture of the Tribesmen's victory! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Paschal has had a busy few days! Between Pride, Taylor Swift, Longitude and Shania Twain, he was on the lash all weekend! He joined Ray on Gft Grub this morning and he was slightly worse for wear. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

The world and its mother are heading to see Taylor Swift this weekend, including our politicians. They joined Ian on the line with morning and they were VERY giddy. But, there's someone still looking for a few tickets. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Davy Fitz being a massive Taylor fan was not on our bingo card for 2024, but it turns out he's a secret Swiftie. He joined Ian on the line this morning to explain just how much Taylor means to him. Hit play now to hear the full episode. 

Taylor Swift fever has gripped us all, with countless events happening across the country to celebrate the Queen of Pop's arrival later this week. On this morning's Gift Grub, Miriam O'Callaghan fronted a Prime Time special on the massive event. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

With the Euros in full swing, football fans have been glued to their screens watching hours of games and analysis. On this morning's Gift Grub, Eamon Dunphy let rip about the standard of Euros punditry. Let's just say, he's not happy. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Taylor Swift fever has gripped us all, with countless events happening across the country to celebrate the Queen of Pop's arrival later this week. But, did you know Taylor has travelled quite of bit of our beautiful country? If you are trying to figure out your holiday plans, why not follow in Taylor's footsteps. Fáilte Ireland have curated a list of Taylor-inspired stays around Ireland for you to visit, to recreate. Check out DiscoverIreland.ie to plan your next Taylor-inspired short break now! They have also collaborated with internationally acclaimed, Irish-designer, Gabrielle Malone, who created a beautiful, bespoke cardigan for Taylor, which will be presented to her this week. Gabrielle joined Ian on this morning's show to tell him all about it.

This summer has been an absolute feast for sports fans. Between Gaelic, Rugby, Hurling and the Euros, there has been plenty to go around. But some sports are getting plenty of TV time and others seem to be missing out. On this morning's Gift Grub, pundits from each discipline argued about the merits of their sport being shown on RTE television. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

With connections in both Clare and Limerick, this weekend's Munster Hurling Final is going to prove difficult for President Michael D Higgins. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub and got into a bit of fluster when trying to pick sides. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

As Leaving Certificate students all across Ireland prepare to sit Maths Paper 1 today, some of the Gift Grub crew joined Ian, to reminise about their own school days and their mathematical strengths and weaknesses. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from 1st and 2nd classes at City Quay National School, Dublin 2. She spoke to Indie, Reuben, Sidarth, Sam, Katie, Safa, Danni, Lily, Mason and Harley and asked them about loveable family pets and adults who never learned how to cycle. Hit play now to hear the full chat!     

John O'Shea managed to lead the Irish football team to victory on Tuesday night, with Troye Parrott scoring the winning goal against Hungary! The lads have had a tricky few months , so any win is welcomed! On this morning's Gift Grub, a special report highlighted just how big of a deal this is! Hit play to hear the full episode.

Election fever has hit Gift Grub. With just a few days left until the local and European elections, candidates are out on the campaign trail, meeting the people of Ireland and the Gift Grub microphones managed to pick up some of the more interesting interactions! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Gift Grub's Eamon Dunphy always gives Iano a hard time for not being a 'real football guy'. However, with Ian off this morning, Eamon took the opportunity to start a few rumours. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Following on from the various RTÉ scandals over the last year, they've introduced a new 'Register of Gifts, which will require employees to declare any gifts they receive and any little nixers they might be working on. On this morning's Gift Grub, we got a sneak peak of a hotline set up to answer any staff queries on this and the Gift Grub crew are being very cooperative. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

This June Bank Holiday weekend, we'll be counting down the Today FM Top 1000, as voted for by the listeners of Today FM! Some of the most loved Gift Grub characters joined Ian this morning, to give their thoughts on the poll and who should be in the top spot. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Gift Grub's Daniel O'Donnell joined Ian on this morning's show and he had something to get off his chest. This has become a bit of a habit for Daniel! There is another radio ad that has been grinding his gears and he's ready to tell everyone about it. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Hard luck to Leinster, who lost out at the weekend, when Toulouse took home the Champions Cup. On this morning's Gift Grub, commentator Donal Lenihan joined Ian to give him the rundown of the game, and Munster man, ROG, was also on hand to commiserate. He could barely contain himself! Hit play now to listen to the full episode.

After an incredible weekend of sport, Eamon Dunphy joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub. However, he was interrupted by Leeds fanatic, Matt Cooper, who was still mourning his team's loss against Southampton. Things got heated as the lads battled it out for 'The Last Word'. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

It's been a while since Jay Keane has been on Gift Grub. However, he felt compelled to call in this morning, when he heard his brother Roy on with Ian, talking about....HURLING! #StickToFootball

With thousands of Leinster supporters making the trip to London this weekend, excitement levels are high! The 'Legends of Leinster joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub and gave a very special performance of their new fan anthem, which is extremely catchy. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Shauna’s School Run is back!Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from 1st and 2nd classes at St. Michael’s N.S. Rathmolyon, Co. Meath She spoke to James, Luke, Bill, Eoin, Conor, Brer, Tadhg, Donnacha, John, Esmee, and Cora and quizzed them about election posters and robots at the airport. Click play now to hear what they had to say!

On this morning's Gift Grub, we crossed live to The Last Word with Matt Cooper. Court reporter Frank Greaney was back with details of another case. This time the defendant, named as Davy Fitzgerald, was charged with instigating a shemozzle and one count of 'losing the rag completely'. Hit play now to hear the full story.

Michael Flatley is a man of many talents. He dances, he acts, he directs movies, he paints and he even plays the flute. But, he has his sights set on the Christmas market. Michael Flatley's Christmas Dance Spectacular is very much in the pipeline! On this morning's Gift Grub, listeners were treated to a sneak peek of the production! Hit play now for the full episode.

The sun has set on Jurgen Klopp's time at Liverpool.With emotions running high Liverpool legends try one last thing to convince Jurgen Klopp to stay on as Liverpool manager. Catch the Gift Grub fun by pressing the play button.

Bruce Springsteen has rocked Ireland for the last week, travelling from Belfast to Kilkenny, on to Cork, and finishing up in Croke Park last night. The Boss is known for his epic gigs that go on for hours on end and last night was no exception. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed over to President Michael D Higgins, who was actually still at Croker because....Bruce was still going! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Matt Cooper is a long-time fan of Leeds FC, so following their 4-0 win to Norwich last night, he is absolutely beside himself. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to share the giddiness.

A brand new art installation in Dublin City has been causing waves across the world. 'The Portal' links Dublin and New York City with a real-time visual connection but it has been overshadowed by 'inappropriate behaviour' that has set tongues wagging. On this morning's Gift Grub, the Liveline was hopping! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

It's National Bike Week and the Gift Grub gang have ventured out on their bikes to support the cause. Ian managed to catch up with some of Ireland's biggest names, who were getting some fresh air, out on the open roads this morning. To hear the full episode, hit play now!

GAA Go has caused quite a bit of controversy over the last year or two, particularly when high-profile matches are put behind a paywall. But, did you know that Bruce Springsteen was a GAA fan?! The Boss joined Ian on Gift Grub this morning to perform an exclusive song, highlighting the plight of GAA fans everywhere. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Michael D Higgins congratulated Bambie Thugg on their Eurovision performance. He also tried out a new, pagan, techno, spoken-word piece, which he felt could work if he were ever to run for Eurovision himself. Yes, you read that right. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

You voted in your thousands and the results are in! Roy Keane came out on top in our poll of the top 25 Gift Grub characters of all time and he joined Ian on the line this morning. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

You voted in your thousands and the results are in!Join Ian Dempsey and Mario Rosentock as they countdown the top 25 Gift Grub characters of all time.All to celebrate Gift Grub turning 25 on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show.Press the play button on this page to listen.

This week, a brand new art installation launched in Dublin City. 'The Portal' links Dublin and New York City with a real-time visual connection and on this morning's Gift Grub, Bertie Ahern joined Ian to try out 'The Portal' in real-time. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

The European Elections will take place in early June and, would you believe, some of the Gift Grub crew are running! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

This morning's show was all about Mario Rosenstock and celebrating 25 brilliant years of Gift Grub. The man himself joined Ian in the studio to hear some lovely messages from some of the REAL characters of Gift Grub, as well as the most important element - the listeners. Hit play now to hear the full episode!  

It's been a tough season for Manchester United fans and following the loss to Crystal Palace, people have been left wondering 'What is next?'. Some of the legends from the good old days gathered and wondered - can anyone fix Man U? Hit play now to hear the full episode.

To celebrate 25 brilliant years of Gift Grub, we are calling on the nation to vote for their favourite character of all time. But, who will come out on top? Listeners can vote on their most loved, from Bertie to BOD. On this morning's Gift Grub, some of the gang decided to do some canvassing! Hit play now to hear the full episode.  

Old rivalries have been reignited ahead of the Galway and Mayo match in Pearse Stadium this weekend. On this morning's Gift Grub, Enda Kenny made some bold claims and Pat Spillane threw the cat amongst the pigeons. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to the voice of horse-racing, Des Scahill, for 'The Gift Grub Character Catchphrase Hurdle' live from Punchestown...

We all know that Ronan O'Gara is a proud Munster man but when it comes to Gift Grub's Radio ROG, he has to operate with a certain level of impartiality. So, you can imagine his delight when he heard that, ahead of this weekend's big match, he had to present a Radio ROG: Leinster Special. Hit play now for the full episode.

Stuart Wilson, Croke Park's pitch manager, joined Ian on this morning's show, to give a sense of the preparation going into this weekend's big Leinster v Northampton game. (It just so happens that Stuart is a Northampton fan!) Hit play now to hear the full podcast.

Olivia Rodrigo brought her 'Guts' tour to Dublin this week and one of her Irish fans, Sean Davis (14) from Kilkenny made the trip to see her live. Sean decided to create a special, hand-painted, portrait of the star to bring along with him. But, did Olivia get to see his beautiful piece? YES! He told Ian the full story this morning!

The 2024 World Snooker Championship is in full swing at The Crucible at the moment and some of the Gift Grub crew are actually in play this week. We were lucky enough to get a sneak peek of the action on this morning's show. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

After a record-breaking crowd flocked to see The Wolfe Tones at last year's Electric Picnic, they are returning this year but this time, on the main stage. They joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub and gave a special performance. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

To celebrate an amazing 25 years of Gift Grub, the show is going on the road. Gift Grub Live ‘25 will hit the 3Arena on Friday 28th March 2025 for one night only.  All the gang are excited at the prospect! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

It’s all about Electric Picnic today. There has been a huge amount of speculation about potential headliners and who they might be but the lineup will FINALLY be announced today. Ronan Keating joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub, to let it be known that he won't be there. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Gift Grub's Daniel O'Donnell joined Ian on this morning's show and he had something to get off his chest. There is one particular radio ad that has been grinding his gears and he HAD to share his annoyance. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from Ms McDonald’s first class in Our Lady of Lourdes NS in Bunclody. She spoke to: Alex, Paulo, Emma, Aoife, Molly, Bridget, Will, Amber Rose, Lilly, Ruby, Tadgh and Nicole.  With Simon Harris stepping into his new role as Taoiseach, she asked the kids what they wanted from the leader of the country and she also quizzed them about the importance of table manners.  Click play now to hear what they had to say!

The 'Deposit Return Scheme' has caused some controversy since its launch at the start of February. There's been many problems - some people have had issues with their bottles and some have found the machines unreliable. Ian caught up with some of the Gift Grub crew to see what their experience has been. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Some interesting news broke during the week - fans supporting Leinster and Northampton at Croke Park on the 4th of May will not be allowed to drink alcohol at their seats. Naturally, this has started a healthy debate. In fact, it continued live on this morning's Gift Grub. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Irish TV license inspectors haven't had a great year. In light of the RTÉ scandal, their jobs have become a little harder. The Gift Grub microphones managed to get some behind-the-scenes footage of exactly what they've been dealing with. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Michael Flatley is known for his feet of flames and his beautiful, lilting brogue. But, did you know he doubles up as a GAA correspondent?! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

The FAI's search for a manager continues and the Boys in Green remain rudderless! Eamon Dunphy joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to dissect the situation and he didn't hold back. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Taylor Swift's brand new album was released today and Swifties across the world rejoiced! But, who knew that our very own President is part of that club! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Liverpool are out of the Europa League, which changes the plans for lots of fans, who expected to be travelling to Dublin for the final. So, what now?! How do they spend their few days in the capital? Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Between GAA, Country Music, and Valentine's Day, the Late Late Show love a bit of a special. However, it seems that they are running out of ideas - the team are clutching at straws. Hit play now to hear the full episode of Gift Grub.

Since the appearance of a sinkhole in Sandymount last week, the country has been awash with chat about the mysterious holes appearing around the country. In fact, it has turned into a competition of sorts. The Liveline was hopping! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

It's that time of the year! The race for the Liam McCarthy Cup begins again and it's officially 'The Season Of The Sticks'. Marty Morrissey leads an all-star rendition of the Noah Kahan hit.

"It really was beautiful, amazing rugby."Just a pity Ronan O'Gara wasn't saying that about his own team!Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

A number of horrific acts were committed against music during Today FM's Big Busk campaign.Mr Matt Cooper is charged with attempting to murdering a song.Courts Correspondent Frank Greaney brought us all the latest from the trial.

We were live from Evergreen Healthfoods in Galway this morning, launching The Big Busk and what a morning it was. Irish singer-songwriter and former Saturday, Una Healy, joined us for a song or two. She gave us a beautiful rendition of 'The Galway Shawl', she tried her hand at Beyonce and she wowed the crowd with a gorgeous version of 'Ride On'. Click play now to hear the full piece.

The show was live from Evergreen Healthfoods in Galway this morning and it was all about kicking off The Big Busk for Focus Ireland in style. Three of Gift Grub’s most loved characters stopped by for a quick chat with Ian. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

We were live from Evergreen Healthfoods in Galway this morning, to kick off The Big Busk and, much to the delight of the crowd, Gift Grub’s Christy Moore made an appearance. Given that today is all about live music, Christy was on hand with his trusty bodhrán and a brand new song to perform - an ode to the wonderful people of Evergreen. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Masters Week is finally here. The very best in the business are set to battle it out in Augusta, Georgia, all competing for the coveted green jacket. The golf fans in the Gift Grub crew are very excited. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Mother of 2 Sarah says it is scare that there are thousands of families just like hers who have been experiencing homelessness in recent months.We're all in for the Big Busk for Focus Ireland, to help fight homelessness in Ireland, are you?Find out more at TodayFM.com/Busk

It has been a busy few days for Simon Harris, as he embarks on his new role as Taoiseach. The Gift Grub microphones managed to get some exclusive footage of him preparing for the biggest job of his life. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

The La Rochelle team have arrived in Ireland, with coach Ronan O'Gara by their side. The lads are basing themselves in Cork for the week as they prepare for their Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster. uOn this morning's Gift Grb, we heard the lengths that they're going to, to get ready for the game. Hit play now to hear the full episode. =

Today is a big day in Irish history - it is Leo Varadkar's last day as Taoiseach. Emotions were running high this morning and poor Paschal is in bits! Hit play now to hear the full episode,

Friday night's Late Late Show GAA Special was a big hit with viewers. It featured some of GAA's biggest names, including Joe Brolly, but there was one notable absence. No Davy Fitzgerald! He joined Ian on the line this morning and he was not impressed. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

David has been in and out of homelessness for the last 20 years.We're all in for the Big Busk for Focus Ireland to help fight homelessness in Ireland.Are you?Find out more at todayfm.com/busk

Michael Flatley has launched a brand new project - he is planning to release an Irish whiskey. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to give all the details. He even recorded a brand new mystical, magical and very 'Irish' ad. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

After months of waiting for an announcement, the Irish football team remains manager-less. On this morning's Gift Grub, Roy Keane joined Ian on the line, to answer the question that won't quit; is he going to take on the role? Not surprisingly, Roy was cagey. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

What is next for Leo Varadkar? He has stepped down from his role as Taoiseach, he has formally resigned as leader of Fine Gael. How is he going to spend his time? What are his options? The Gift Grub microphones managed to capture some very exciting and exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Matt Cooper was joined by Frank Greaney, who revealed details about Ireland's newest gang leader - Simon 'Babyface' Harris. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Ireland take on Switzerland at the Aviva tonight, and it's all kicking off at 7.45 pm. Will it be John O'Shea's last game as manager? Will Evan Ferguson score tonight? Will the lads do the business? It's all here in Radio Roy. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

The Big Bid is in full swing and businesses across the country are vying to get Ian Dempsey to broadcast from their premises on Friday 12th of April. It's all to raise funds for Focus Ireland as part of Today FM's Big Busk. On this morning's Gift Grub, Keith Duffy decided he wanted Ian down at Tyreland on the day but unfortunately, he wasn't able to meet the reserve price. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

It's been a while since we've heard from Tubs, but on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was lucky enough to catch up with him. To find out how London life is treating him, hit play now!

On this morning's show, Ian was joined by A-List actor and star of the new Ghostbusters movie, Paul Rudd. Paul gave the low down on 'Ghostbusters - Frozen Empire', which opens in cinemas today and revealed his deep-rooted Irish connections. He loves the place so much that he built his very own Irish bar, IN HIS HOUSE! Hit play now to hear the full interview.

As we know, John O'Shea has stepped in as interim manager for the Boys in Green, to help them through their upcoming games against Belgium and Switzerland. As is customary before any big match, Gift Grub went over to Radio Roy to check in on the mood in camp! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar shocked the nation with his resignation yesterday. The announcement was followed by many questions from the public. What drove him to stand down? What will he do next? Ian was lucky enough to get the man himself on the line this morning and was able to quiz him and probe a bit deeper. It turns out, 'He's Just Leo'. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Irish politicians have just returned from their various trips around the world, representing Ireland for St. Patrick's Day and in this morning's Gift Grub, Leo looks back on the adventure with great fondness. If you're a movie buff, you'll enjoy this. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian caught up with our resident television critic, Daniel O'Donnell, who has a real problem with the new Sky Stream ad. Pádraig Harrington, on the other hand, thinks it's great! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

It's a bit of a mouthful this one!With Leo on Boston Boy and Martin on Hey Toronto, what could go wrong?!Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

After the disappointment of last week's England game, rugby fans look forward to the Scotland match this weekend with trepidation. The Radio ROG team previewed the Six Nations clash and like everyone else, found themselves getting drawn into the Kate Middleton drama. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Shauna’s School Run is back!Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from Senior Infants, 1st and 2nd class at CBS Primary School in Dundalk. She spoke to Farah, Kyran, Luna, Chloe, Liam, Iarlaith, Jaxon, Leon, Kyla-Rose and Ouijdan and quizzed them about the dawn of air taxis and with St. Patrick's Day coming up, she also asked them what they loved about Ireland, what they are most proud of, and what it’s famous for as a country.Click play now to hear what they had to say!

It's that time of the year again. March 17th is almost upon us, meaning the world will be turning green to celebrate this lovely country! On this morning's Gift Grub, we got a little flavour of the The 'Gift' St Patrick's Day Parade, including some very interesting floats! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Well, the big news over the weekend was the overwhelming 'No' vote in the referendum, meaning Irish people voted against amending the Irish Constitution. In this morning's Gift Grub, Michael D gathered the government to try to get to the bottom of the whole thing and give them a piece of his mind. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

It's full steam ahead for the finals of Dancing With The Stars. Judges Brian and Arthur joined Ian this morning to give him all the juice from last night's episode. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Donal Lenihan may be a well-known rugby commentator and pundit but on this morning's Gift Grub, after news broke of Cillian Murphy's Oscar win, he went from rugby to red carpet. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

All eyes are on Hollywood ahead of this weekend's Oscars and our own Cillian Murphy, who is nominated for the Best Actor award. Ian went live to Cork for this morning's Gift Grub to get a sense of the excitement in the run-up to the ceremony. Spoiler alert: They are up to ninety. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Shannon Keenan, our resident entertainment correspondent, has headed to Los Angeles to capture all the excitement in the run-up to this year's Oscars. Who will she meet? What will she wear? Will she fall in love with LA and never come home? She joined Ian this morning to give him a taste of the glamour!

The contents of Daniel O'Donnell's former home are being auctioned off this weekend and the man himself joined Ian on the line this morning, to give his thoughts on the whole thing. He's not one bit happy about it! Hit play now to hear the full episode. =

Our wonderful President, Mr Michael D Higgins, has been in hospital for the last number of days. Thankfully, it's nothing serious and he hopes to be released today. However, during his stay, the Gift Grub microphones managed to capture some of his time in an Irish hospital. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

With all eyes on the Boys in Green ahead of this weekend's Six Nations Clash with England, the FOGS got back in the studio and created another musical masterpiece that should motivate the team ahead of the clash. It's true - one kick is all it takes. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Did you know that it's Seachtain Na Gaelige? You do now! To celebrate, the Gift Grub crew got together for a special reboot of the popular show 'Ná Bac Leis Na Buzzcocks'. The listeners of The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show were absolutely delighted and, in fact, one called for it to be put on the Leaving Cert syllabus!

The brand new series of Celebrity Big Brother kicks off on ITV tonight and rumours have been circling for months that our own Louis Walsh will be going into the house alongside pal Sharon Osbourne. Ian managed to get a hold of him for this morning's Gift Grub and he gave the inside scoop. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

In the absence of Stephen Kenny and a more permanent solution, John O'Shea has been appointed interim Republic of Ireland manager. A whole host of famous footballing faces joined Ian this morning to give their thoughts on the selection. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

There has been a lot of talk about vaping recently and it really does feel like everyone and their mother is at it. Gift Grub's Christy Moore joined Ian in the studio this morning to perform a brand-new track inspired by the phenomenon . Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Every five years, the CSO updates the 'Basket of Goods', which is their way of measuring the 'Consumer Price Index'. The most recent adjustments have been made and it seems that Swiss Rolls have passed their sell-by date, digital cameras are completely redundant and landline telephones are a thing of the past. However, they have been replaced by smartwatches, vapes, gin and air-fryers. The listeners of Liveline had a lot to say on the matter. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

How many gold medals would Ireland take home if Gaelic football, hurling, and camogie were played at the Olympics? Bucketloads! Well, the actual answer might be closer than you think. Reports this week indicated that top dogs at the GAA have big plans to bring Ireland's national sports to the world stage, by having them included at the Olympic Games. What might that sound like? Wonder no longer! Hit play now to hear the full vision.

The FAI are keeping their cards very close to their chest about the new Ireland football manager, so it seems that the search for Stephen Kenny’s replacement is still on. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was joined by Irish legends Robbie Keane and Steve Staunton, who gave their thoughts on it all. The aforementioned Stephen Kenny made a small musical cameo too. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

It's full steam ahead for the quarter-finals of Dancing With The Stars. Judges Brian and Arthur joined Ian this morning to give him all the juice from last night's episode. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Beyonce has ruffled some feathers on the country music scene with the release of her toe tappin', country bop, 'Texas Hold 'Em'. Dolly Parton has given it the thumbs up but it seems that there are a few noses out of joint, including Daniel O'Donnell. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to give his thoughts on it all. Hit play now to

The Irish rugby team will continue their defense of the Six Nations crown this weekend when they take on Wales. In this morning's Gift Grub, Radio ROG looked ahead to the big game and the burning issue about the lack of atmosphere in the Aviva Stadium.

Shauna’s School Run is back!Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from 1st and 2nd classes at Mercy Convent in Naas. She spoke to Ava K, Hannah, Georgiana, Ava H, Áine, Eliza, Eilidh, Aoibhinn, Lara and Chloe and quizzed them about young children having mobile phone and dog lovers....Click play now to hear what they had to say!

Stephen Kenny has been gone for over 90 days and football fans are still waiting for an announcement on the new Ireland manager. Plenty of names have been thrown into the mix, but who will get the gig? Roy Keane wonders why he hasn't heard from the FAI...Hit play now to hear the full episode.

RTÉ have found themselves at the center of another controversy, this time around the exit packages of top executives and the exact figures paid. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian played an exclusive trailer of brand new movie based on the whole affair - 'Exit Package'. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Cork's own Cillan Murphy took home the BAFTA for Best Actor last night and there won't be a cow in the Rebel County milked for weeks! Corkonians Roy Keane and Donal Lenihan joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to discuss the big win. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Dancing With The Stars is in full swing and our regular Gift Grub contributors were back to give the rundown on all the action and behind-the-scenes goss. Hit play to hear the full episode.

The Six Nations is in full swing and though it's still early days, Ireland are doing very well. But, with no fixtures this weekend, rugby fans are at a loss. Donal Lenihan and Ronan O'Gara joined Paula on this morning's Gift Grub.

Earlier this week, Shania Twain announced an Irish tour date and the country fans of Ireland went wild. Yeehaw! The Gift Grub girls have their tickets sorted and they are READY for a proper night out. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Some members of RTÉ management have been up in front of the Public Accounts Committee again. This time, it's to explain how Toy Show - The Musical came to pass. But, who knew 'Room To Improve - The Musical' was also on the table?! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Paula MacSweeney caught up with Irish rugby legend Bundee Aki this morning and they chatted about swimming in the sea, his incredible appetite and with it being Valentine's Day, she also asked him who the most romantic of the Ireland squad is...

On this morning's Gift Grub, Paula crossed live to the voice of horse-racing, Des Scahill, for The 'Throw The Kitchen Sink At The Valentine's Day' Handicap Hurdle, live from Leopardstown...

It's Pancake Tuesday again and the Gift Grub crew have dusted down their frying pans for the day. Hit play now the hear the full episode.

Ronan Keating, Shane Lynch, Keith Duffy, and Brian McFadden are hoping to follow in Ryan Reynold's footsteps and emulate what he has done with Wrexham. The lads have reportedly been in talks to invest in Chorley Football Club. It might seem like a slightly random choice but they joined Ian on the line during this morning's Gift Grub to clear it all up. Hit play now to listen to the full episode.

Wham! Bam! Here comes a Grand Slam it's Radio ROGAll eyes are on Ireland as they prepare to take on Italy this weekend.The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show crossed over live to Radio ROG for a very special Six Nations show.Catch all the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button on this page.

It has been a big week for Sinn Fein. There's been lots of press coverage and plenty of speculation around their call for a United Ireland, which means it's the perfect time to check in and get a new episode of Sinn Fein FM. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

The Deposit Return Scheme, which went live last Thursday, aims to improve the amount of recycling of soft drinks & bottles in Ireland. On this morning's Gift Grub, some of the older members of the cast looked back to days gone by and glass bottles with great nostalgia. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

There has been a lot of conversation around the RTÉ presenter wages and their top earners. A selection of the highest-paid staff joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub, to crunch the numbers and defend their pay. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Rugby fans are eagerly awaiting tonight's Six Nations opener against France and some of the Gift Grub crew joined Ian on the line to give a real sense of the pre-match excitement. As Donal Lenihan would say himself, this could change EVERYTHING! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Michael O'Leary has been in the news a lot this week after it emerged that he purchased 25 new houses in a north Dublin estate for staff. What would the Ryanair boss be like as a landlord? Well, this morning's Gift Grub gave us a sneak peek. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

After a break for Christmas, Shauna’s School Run is back!Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from 1st and 2nd classes at Scoil Naomh Feichín in Termonfeckin. She spoke to Millie, Darcie, AJ, Kai, Jacob, Mila, Lucy, Hugo, Sebastian & Sarah. She quizzed them about youngest siblings and getting bored in your job. Click play now to hear what they had to say!

Ireland's favourite boyband, The FOGS, are back. The supergroup, made up of Irish legends Ronan O'Gara, Alan Quinlan and Paul O'Connell, are gearing up for the Six Nations and they joined Ian in the studio this morning to pay tribute to our 'Boys in Green' ahead of the opener in Marseille this weekend.

Jurgen Klopp's shock departure sent shockwaves through the football community last week. In Liverpool fans are still struggling to come to terms with the news. Joe Duffy's Liveline was hopping on this morning's Gift Grub. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Proud Kerry man Dáithí Ó Sé may have caused some unrest in the Kingdom. The RTÉ presenter was recently crowned an honorary Cork man and even received a Cork 'passport'. The bould Dáithí joined Ian on the show this morning, as well as some other famous faces, who had a thing or two to say about it. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

It was all about the movies on last night's Dancing With The Stars, but the credits rolled for Cork TikToker Miriam Mullins, who was sent home. On this morning's Gift Grub, judges Brian and Arthur joined Ian to give him all the juicy gossip. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

January has been a long month, but for lots of people around the country, this week brought some joy, in the form of PAYDAY! Even the Gift Grub crew had been counting down the days. They joined Ian on the line this morning to rejoice! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

"No win to cheer, what's another year?"Louis Walsh has commandeered a group of concerned artists who are beside themselves with worry over Ireland's chances at future Eurovision Song Contest.As their song goes:🎶 What's another year of sending someone without any plan What's another year of coming in last behind Azerbaijan 🎶Catch all of the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button.

Fans of Dermot Bannon have been left wondering why their favourite TV architect has been excluded from this season of The Late Late Show. A regular on the couch with Ryan Tubridy, Dermo is yet to make an appearance opposite Patrick Kielty. But why? This morning's Gift Grub highlighted the campaign for change. Hit play now to hear the full episode!

The hunt for the new Irish football manager is on. But, who can manage the boys in green? Who is the right person for the job? The FAI are on the case and have been making a few calls. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Reports of a rat infestation on the RTÉ campus have been circling for a while but apparently, a staff member had to kill a rodent in the newsroom last week. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was joined by some RTÉ staff, who gave their thoughts on the whole debacle. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, has a few things to get off his chest. His major issue today is around tipping and how American tipping culture has found its way here too. He's not a happy camper. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

The big news from the Irish Rugby camp this week was, of course, that Peter O'Mahony has been appointed the new team captain. He was named skipper as part of Andy Farrell's unveiling of the squad for the Six Nations and there has been a very positive reaction to the choice. Some of the Gift Grub crew joined Ian this morning to give their thoughts on it. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Our Taoiseach, Leo Varakar, turns 45 today. His colleagues in the Dáil decided to go above and beyond this year. They went one step further than the traditional 'Happy Birthday' song, they made it a full production! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

The story that has everyone talking this week is, of course, the plan to rebrand Páirc UÍ Chaoimh as 'Supervalu Pairc'. On this morning's Gift Grub, we got a better sense of how that might look and what it might lead to. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

January is a good time to try something different and if you've been looking for a new podcast to get stuck into, the Gift Grub crew has compiled a hand little preview of the best of the best. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Dancing With The Stars judges Brian Redmond and Arthur Gourounlian joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to give the full rundown on last night's action. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Leinster fans were celebrating after a massive win against Stade Francais at the Aviva this weekend. Leinster legend Johnny Sexton joined Ian this morning to give his thoughts on the game. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

We all know John Mullane loves his county, but he's not alone. Waterford has been named in a New York Times list of '52 Places To Go In 2024'. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was joined by John and a whole host of famous faces, who had nothing but good things to say about the Deise.

Our wee Daniel is a big TV fan and he is also a fan of speaking his mind. When it comes to RTÉ, he rarely holds back. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to give some not-so -subtle feedback on RTÉ's performance.

Things sound a little bit hectic for Ryan as he embarks on his new Virgin Radio show.Gift Grub caught up with all of the action, and it looks like some of Ryan's content is getting lost in translation.Press the Play button on this page to catch up with all of the Gift Grub craic.

There is great excitement in Cork with the news that a LUAS-style light rail system could be on the cards for the city.Catch all the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button on this page.

George Clooney loves Ireland and spends time here whenever he can.Speaking on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, Clooney revealed that Bono was his tour guide during his last trip here.Turns out the U2 frontman makes for a pretty decent tour guide!Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button below.The Boys In The Boat, directed by George Clooney and starring Callum Turner, is in cinemas now.

Gift Grub: Who Will Be Dáil Éireann's 2024 Darts Champion?Will it be Micheál The Titanium Tanaiste, Leo The Loose Cannon Varadkar or Paschal Double Top Donohoe?Find out by pressing Play below!

Christmas is well and truly over but much to Michael D's horror, the Quality Street are gone from supermarkets and they have been replaced by Easter chocolate. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Well, Dancing With The Stars has returned for another season. The show kicked off at the weekend and our regular Gift Grub contributors were back to give the run down on all the action and behind-the-scenes goss. Hit play to hear the full episode.

Rory McIlroy recently relived a very painful childhood experience. When he was 12, he was snubbed by his footballing hero, the one and only Roy Keane, who refused to sign an autograph. On this morning's Gift Grub, Roy joined Ian to give his side of the story. It turns out that Rory wasn't alone. Hit play now to hear the full story.

You probably heard the beautiful and sentimental Barry's Tea ad in the run-up to Christmas. In fact, some people say Christmas only begins when they hear it. Well, that famous ad has had a January revamp, and it's a little bit more suited to this cold, miserable month. Hit play to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, the parents of Ireland turned to Joe Duffy to air their woes. With the kids off school for another week, they are crawling the walls. Hit play now for the full episode.

It's the 2nd of January and naturally, all conversations lead to New Year's Resolutions. Well, Roy has a few thoughts on them....Hit play now to hear the full episode.

As we all know, there are Irish people dotted all over the world, and thousands of them still tune into Today FM every day for a little taste of home. Well, Ian Dempsey announced that he was going to fly one lucky listener and their loved ones home for Christmas this year. The lucky winner was chosen this morning and that was James Frawley from Limerick, living in New York. Click play to hear the gorgeous moment when James found out he was coming home and be warned, you might need your tissues!

Well, 2023 is drawing to a close and that means it's time for the annual Gift Grub review of the year. But, how do you sum up one whole year in 3 minutes?! Well, hit play to find out and to hear the full episode.

We catch up with Santa reading his letters from Roy Keane, Katie Taylor and Donald Trump.

As we all know, there are Irish people dotted all over the world, and thousands of them still tune into Today FM every day for a little taste of home.Well, Ian is doing something very exciting this Christmas - he will be flying one lucky listener who is living abroad (and up to three of their friends or family members) to spend the festive period at home here in Ireland.The lucky winner will be chosen on the 15th of December and over the past number of days, Ian has caught up with all 5 of the finalists. This morning, he spoke to Contestant #5, the final person to go into the draw, Jonathan Mulholland from Dundalk, who is living in Boston.Click the play button above to hear Jonathan's chat with Iano.

National treasure Daniel O'Donnell turns 62 today, and on this morning's Gift Grub, he joined Ian for a little birthday surprise. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Over the last few months, straight-talking Dave Fanning has made a few controversial comments, which have landed him in trouble. Today was no different - on this morning's Gift Grub, he took a pop at the big man with the bag, Santa Claus. Has he gone one step too far?

Well, Sam Thompson has been crowned King of The Jungle 2023 and I'm A Celebrity is all over for another year. Ant and Dec joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub. Hit play to hear the full episode.

As we all know, there are Irish people dotted all over the world, and thousands of them still tune into Today FM every day for a little taste of home.Well, Ian is doing something very exciting this Christmas - he will be flying one lucky listener who is living abroad (and up to three of their friends or family members) to spend the festive period at home here in Ireland.The lucky winner will be chosen on the 15th of December and Ian will be catching up with all 5 of the finalists between now and then.This morning, he spoke to Fiona Corcoran from Cork, who is living in Sydney.Click the play button above to hear Fiona's chat with Iano.

The new Wonka movie comes out in cinemas nationwide and for some people, it has failed to live up to the original with Gene Wilder. But, that's not the only comparison to be made. Somehow, it can be traced back to Manchester United! Gift Grub's Roy Keane joined Ian this morning. Hit play to hear the full episode.

As we all know, there are Irish people dotted all over the world, and thousands of them still tune into Today FM every day for a little taste of home.Well, Ian is doing something very exciting this Christmas - he will be flying one lucky listener who is living abroad (and up to three of their friends or family members) to spend the festive period at home here in Ireland.The lucky winner will be chosen on the 15th of December and Ian will be catching up with all 5 of the finalists between now and then.This morning, he spoke to Isabel Hanrahan from Kerry, who is living in Vancouver.Click the play button above to hear Isabel's chat with Iano.

Well, Christmas is fast approaching and panto season is in full swing. Oh no, it's not! OH YES, IT IS! (Sorry, we couldn't resist!) On this morning's Gift Grub, we got a little sneak peek at the brand-new Leinster House Panto. Take it from us, it's a hoot. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to the voice of horse-racing, Des Scahill, for the 'We’re Nearly Up Against The Christmas Now' Handicap Hurdle. Click play to hear the full episode.

As we all know, there are Irish people dotted all over the world, and thousands of them still tune into Today FM every day for a little taste of home.Well, Ian is doing something very exciting this Christmas - he will be flying one lucky listener who is living abroad (and up to three of their friends or family members) to spend the festive period at home here in Ireland.The lucky winner will be chosen on the 15th of December and Ian will be catching up with all 5 of the finalists between now and then.This morning, he spoke to James Frawley from Limerick, who is living in New York.Click the play button above to hear James' chat with Iano.

It's the most wonderful time of the year and spirits are high. The festive feeling clearly got a hold of Gift Grub's Mary Lou McDonald, who decided to serenade Bryan Dobson, with a wonderful rendition of 'Santa Baby'. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Could Paschal Donohoe be leaving Ireland? Surely not! Say it ain't so. Rumours have been flying and the word is that Paschal is considering a bid to be the next head of the IMF. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to give him an update. Hit play now to hear the full chat.

It's December, which means that the 'Elf On The Shelf' is back. The country is overrun with these elves, getting up to all kinds of mischief and acting as spies for the Big Man at the North Pole! Gift Grub's Daniel and Roy joined Ian this morning, to tell him about their own bold elves. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

As we all know, there are Irish people dotted all over the world, and thousands of them still tune into Today FM every day for a little taste of home. Well, Ian is doing something very exciting this Christmas - he will be flying one lucky listener who is living abroad (and up to three of their friends or family members) to spend the festive period at home here in Ireland.The lucky winner will be chosen on the 15th of December and Ian will be catching up with all 5 of the finalists between now and then. This morning, he spoke to Ciara Maguire from Cork, who is living in Australia. Click the play button above to hear Ciara's chat with Iano. If you are living overseas and want to apply to spend Christmas Time Back Home, you can apply here.

Girls Aloud tickets went on sale this morning and the Gift Grub ladies were very excited at the prospect of seeing their favourite band together again! Hit play to hear the full episode.

Ian Dempsey is flying one lucky listener and their loved ones home this Christmas, and naturally, the entries have been coming in their droves. However, we weren't expecting entries from CELEBRITIES! Some of the Gift Grub crew were in touch this morning wondering how they could get their hands on the prize! Hit play now for the full episode.

Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from 1st and 2nd class at St Peter’s National School in Dunboyne in Meath She spoke to Leah, Indy, Shauna, Luke, Alexandre, Ryan, William P,  Zand, Nathan, William B, Michael and Amelia and quizzed them about perfume for babies and parents struggling with primary school level homework. Click play now to hear what they had to say!

Christmas Party season is well and truly upon us and on today's Gift Grub, Ireland's most loved songwriter joined Ian to perform his ode to the festive shindig. Hit play to hear the full episode.

Tis the season to party! It's time for the RTÉ Christmas party, but the accounts department weren't in the giving mood with the budget.Hit the play button to hear it all.

After Katie Taylor's victory against Chantelle Cameron, Ed Sheeran has promised that he'll sing Katie Taylor out if she fights at Croke Park next year. But it turns out, he's already written the perfect song for when it happens. Hit the play button to hear it.

Patrick Kielty presented his very first Late Late Toy Show on Friday night and the reviews have been pouring in. The Gift Grub crew were on hand to give their take on the Down man's performance. Hit play now to listen to the full episode.

Bray's own Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron went head-to-head on Saturday night, in their hotly anticipated rematch and Ireland rejoiced to see Katie regain her title. Some of the Gift Grub gang joined Ian this morning to give their feedback on the intense bout, including a very animated Paschal Donohoe. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

All eyes will be on Patrick Kielty this Friday night, as he takes on his very first Late Late Toy Show. This morning's Gift Grub gave us a little sneak preview and it seems they've decided to go down a different route with the guests and toy reviewers. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Today FM has aired the first Christmas song of 2023.Christmas songs are now playing across the day and the Liveline audience are FUMED!Catch all the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button on this page.

For the last couple of weeks, there has been an ongoing conversation around the Republic of Ireland football team and who might take over from Stephen Kenny, if and when he moves on. Some of Gift Grub's best-known characters joined Ian on the line this morning to give their take on the situation. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Controversial politician Nigel Farage last night entered the jungle, as part of the cast of this year's 'I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here'. Amazingly, Ian was able to make contact with him in Australia and he joined Ian on the line for this morning's Gift Grub, along with the show's hosts Ant and Dec. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

David Cameron, former Prime Minster, has made somewhat of a comeback, returning to the fold in the UK government this week. All this talk of comebacks has sparked a conversation with Bertie Ahern and some more of our former Taoiseach, who are wondering if there's space for them to get the band back together. Hit play for the full episode.

One of the biggest stories this week was the news that Ryan Tubridy is off to work in the UK. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian actually managed to nab the man himself to catch up with him. He was joined by some of his colleagues, both past and present. To listen to the full podcast, hit play now.

The Boys in Green will take on Netherlands this Saturday in the Euro Qualifiers but in a bizarre twist of fate, Ireland would actually be better off losing the game. The Gift Grub gang joined Ian this morning to explain and they went through all the various permutations. Click play now to hear the full episode….

After a long summer holiday, Shauna’s School Run is back!Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from 1st and 2nd classes at Holy Family National School.She spoke to Zach, Ava, Ruby, Liam, Stella, Adrian, Thomas, Madison, Charlotte, Kevin, Sara, and Carter and quizzed them about putting the Christmas decorations up nice and early and the cost of hotels in Ireland. Click play now to hear what they had to say!

Pamela Joyce left her lunchtime show on Today FM last week and talk has turned to her replacement. Auditions have begun behind the scenes with Johnny Sexton and Ryan Tubridy all in with a shout.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Matt Cooper was joined by Frank Greaney, who revealed details of a notorious figure at large carrying out large scale robberies of British football clubs.

Sinn Fein Mary Lou McDonald caught up with Ian to tell him about a green storm warning for the whole of Ireland as they prepare to become the next party in government.

Bruce Springsteen tickets for Croke Park are still available after going on sale on Monday. Tickets to see ‘The Boss’ in Croke Park on Wednesday, November 8 range from €146.25 to €161.25.Miriam O Callaghan and her Prime Time team are on the case to find out more.

U2 are currently wowing fans in Las Vegas at Sphere since kicking off the show in late September. They have a few weeks off due to Formula 1 coming to Vegas so no better time to let the hair down and enjoy the sights and sounds of Sin City.

Man United are in crisis-mode at the minute. Hanging on by their fingernails in the Champions League and beaten easily at home by Man City, it hasn't been an easy time for all at the club this season. Some fans vented their frustrations during a recent MUTV phone-in show.

Fianna Fáil's Ard Fheis was on over the weekend and party leader Micheál Martin is still on a high after it. Although, it seems the presence of Bertie Ahern is slightly overshadowing things. Hit play to hear the full episode.

Footballing legend John Giles turns 83 today and on this morning's Gift Grub, his long-time friend Eamon Dunphy joined Ian to celebrate his pal. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

The long-awaited last-ever Beatles track 'Now and Then' was released yesterday and music fans around the world rejoiced. Except for Dave Fanning, who joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub - he had nothing good to say about the archive track! However, he quickly backpedaled when Michael D challenged him. Hit play to hear the full episode.

Earlier this week, Dáithí Ó Sé revealed that he'd had a hair transplant and joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub, to give some insight into the procedure and to offer advice to some other men in a similar situation.

Ireland's Fittest Family is back on our screens again and this year, the challenges are tougher and more demanding than ever. We got a sneak peek of the new show and it proves that they really do push their contestants to the brink. Hit play now for the full episode.

Rugby World Cup fever has gripped Ireland for the last number of months, as we excitedly hoped and fantasised about an Irish team lifting the Webb Ellis Cup. But, now the tournament is over and there's a gaping rugby-sized hole in our lives. Fear not, the Gift Grub crew has just the solution. Hit play to hear the full episode.

It is the 31st of October, which means, it is of course Halloween. The children of Ireland will be taking to the streets tonight to trick or treat and surprisingly, some of the Gift Grub crew are too. What will they be dressed up as?! Well, hit play now to hear the full episode.

Dublin Marathon is on this weekend, and thousands of Irish athletes will take to the streets of the capital in search of a personal best. However, one Dublin resident is not impressed. President Michael D Higgins is sick and tired of the road closures, the blockages, and the general inconvenience. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

There's been talk of a brand new National Women's Museum to honour wonderful Irish women. The idea is to highlight the achievements of women in Ireland from all walks of life - from the community, sport, history, and pop culture. But, which Irish women should feature? The Gift Grub crew was on hand this morning, with plenty of suggestions. Click play for the full podcast....

After a long summer holiday, Shauna’s School Run is back!Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from 1st and 2nd classes at Scoil Mhuire, Mount Sackville, right on the edge of Phoenix Park in Dublin. She spoke to Emra, Kathleen, Emma, Olivia, Aoife, Niamh, Lucy, Nancie, Nell, and Fiadh and she quizzed them about trick or treating and the abundance of Christmas decorations in supermarkets already! Click play now to hear what they had to say!

What is next for Johnny Sexton? Well, the future is bright. He may be putting his professional rugby career behind him, but there are lots of options open to him. On this morning's Gift Grub, we caught up with his agent, who has some very exciting ideas for him! Hit play to hear the full podcast.

Britney isn't the only one who launched a book! Legendary Irish footballer, Liam Brady, released his memoir 'Born To Be A Footballer' earlier this week. It covers his 50 years in the game and all the highs and lows of his career. Some of his former colleagues and Gift Grub characters joined Ian this morning, to relive some of those special moments. Hit play to hear the full podcast now.

Well, the race for the Webb Ellis Cup got a little tighter over the weekend. A very animated ROG joined Ian on the line this morning to give his feedback on England's loss against South Africa in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup. He could barely hide his glee...

You may have heard the news that the National Lottery draw had to be abandoned on Saturday night, due to technical difficulties. One fan, in particular, was very upset by the whole debacle and felt compelled to call into the show this morning to air his grievances. It was the one and only President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins...

There is no doubt - Dáithí Ó Sé is a wise man. The Irish Examiner has capitalised on this and signed him up as their new 'Agony Uncle'. He will now be dishing out sage advice to people in need of guidance, including some of the Gift Grub characters, who really want Dáithí's pearls of wisdom.

There have been plenty of stories in recent weeks about the ongoing clampdown on dodgy boxes all over the country. Christy Moore spotted an opportunity to write a song about one of the most popular pieces of equipment in Ireland.

RTÉ should consider selling the Montrose site in Donnybrook if it is strapped for cash. So says the OPW Minister of State Patrick O’Donovan.With reports the site could fetch over €300 million, RTE have brought in one of their biggest names to show some potential buyers around the place.

Now that Ireland are out of the Rugby World Cup, Roy believes all our focus should now be on the other Boys in Green. Catch all the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button on this page.

It was a miserable Monday recapping on Ireland's exit from the Rugby World Cup.The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show was joined for some Gift Grub fun by a sombre Ronan O Gara, President Michael D Higgins, Donal Lenihan plus we heard some exclusive footage from the Saw Doctors gig after Ireland's loss. Catch all the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button on this page.

A collection of Gift Grub characters gathered in a recording studio to record a song for the Irish rugby team ahead of their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand this weekend. Ronan O'Gara, Michael D Higgins and Ronan Keating joined forces to pen a cover of Justin Timberlake's Sexyback!

Ireland taking on Greece, hosting the 2028 European Championships & a brand new David Beckham documentary. It was a jam packed Radio Roy this morning with added Ann & Con for good measure.

Today is Budget Day 2024! Ministers Paschal Donohoe and Michael McGrath took time out of their busy schedules to join Joe on Liveline and take questions and comments about Budget 2024. It includes Miriam O Callaghan's pitch to save the hair & make-up budget in RTE!

Ireland are through to the Rugby World Cup quarter finals after a comfortable win over Scotland. Rob Kearney from Virgin Media and Jamie Heaslip from RTE gave Ian some expert analysis on the game in their own unique ways!

After all that speculation, Daniel O'Donnell wasn't on the Late Late Show country music special on Friday night. The regulars were performing as normal and Daniel was watching at home for us. Not even poor Declan Nerney was spared.

Our resident TV expert, Gift Grub's Daniel O'Donnell joined Ian on this morning's show to give him his tuppence-worth about tonight's Late Late Show Country Special. He didn't hold back! Hit play now to hear all the craic...

The Rugby World Cup continues this weekend and Ireland and Scotland go head to head in the final group game. Excitement is mounting! Gift Grub favourite Donal Lenihan joined Ian to give him a full preview....

After a long summer holiday, Shauna’s School Run is back! Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd classes at Scoil Mhuire, Ballymore Eustace, in Kildare.  She spoke to Donnacha, Eloise, Saoirse, Vicktor, Avaleigh, Josha, Eala, Sadie, Emma and Charlie and she quizzed them on the idea of 'car-free days' and about Ireland's World Cup hopes. Click now to hear what they had to say!

Well, it has been an exciting few weeks for Irish rugby fans and the dream of a victory is still very much in sight. There's no doubt it has been a team effort but one man has shone throughout the tournament, and that is Bundee Aki . The FOGS joined Ian in studio this morning to give him a preview of their brand-new track; a rousing tribute to Bundee...

Today FM's Shannon Keenan was lucky enough to be at U2's Sphere in Vegas over the weekend . She was able to report back and tell us all about the amazing spectacular on Monday morning but what we didn't know was that some of the Gift Grub crew were also in attendance. They joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to give him the full rundown. And, that's not all.....the one and only Bono even graced Ian with his presence.

The controversial VAR row from last weekend's Liverpool game has rumbled on and on and shows no sign of going away. Football pundits Jamie Carragher, Micah Richards, and our very own Roy Keane felt so moved by it all that they hit the karaoke bar to make their feelings known...

Social media was awash with footage from Vegas this weekend, with U2 making their long-awaited debut at Sphere in Las Vegas. Shannon Keenan from Today FM was lucky enough to be there for opening night and she was on hand to take Ian through the incredible show this morning. Jealousy levels are off the chart! Does anyone fancy an impromptu Vegas trip?!

Well, this weekend was an exciting one. What a victory for the European Ryder Cup team! Ian was lucky enough to catch up with some of the Irish contingent on this morning's Gift Grub, who were, quite rightly, still celebrating the win.

Well, VAR is at it again! Liverpool FC has issued a scathing statement, criticising the video assistant referee system, after some questionable decisions at this weekend's game against Tottenham. Some of the Gift Grub crew joined Ian this morning to give their take on the whole affair.

There has been a lot of talk in recent weeks about the standard of Late Late Show guests since the new season started. While the reviews for Patrick Kielty's performance are generally good, some people are demanding a better quality of guest. Miriam O'Callaghan, Marty Morrissey & Keith Duffy all had a go at predicting tonight's line-up.

TD’s in Dail Eireann are set to get a pay increase of over €1600 next week taking their pay to €109k a year.In Gift Grub, we go behind the scenes to see how this decision was reached and the subsequent reaction from some members of the public.

After the success of the Gogglebox celebrity episode last week on Virgin Media 1, some Gift Grub characters including Daniel O Donnell & Mary Lou McDonald have decided to get snug on the couch and get in on the action.

Ireland are on top of the rugby world at the moment after an epic win over the World Champions South Africa on Saturday night. Given how good a victory it was, ROG decided to get back into the studio for a special post match episode.

A new Irish dating show starts on Virgin Media tonight. Grá ar an Trá follows twelve singletons as they couple up, try to find love and learn the language, with the aim of being crowned the ‘Couple with the most Focail’.This morning, Irish heartthrob Daithi O Se gave Ray Foley a lesson in Irish love lingo.

Ireland made it three wins from three games in the Rugby World Cup with a win on Saturday night over South Africa. Even people with no interest in sport are lapping it up. Louis Walsh, Keith Duffy & Matt Cooper joined Ray Foley to look back on one of Ireland's greatest ever victories & to jump on the bandwagon.

The Gift Grub crew are very excited for this weekend's rugby. Michael D and Keith joined Iano on this morning's show to give him the full run down ahead of Saturday's match.

The King of  Breakfast Radio, Ian Dempsey, celebrates an amazing 25 years on Today FM today. On this morning’s show, we reflected on 25 years of Iano – the big moments, the laughs, the countless celebrity interviews and so much more. Ian had the pleasure of catching up with some lovely listeners, new and old, was treated to an amazing performance from Gift Grub’s Christy Moore, and was surprised by some very special messages from some very special people.To hear the highlights of this lovely show, hit play now.

One of Gift Grub's most loved characters joined Ian Dempsey in the studio this morning, to celebrate one of Ireland's most loved presenters. Christy Moore popped in with his bodhran to perform a beautiful, very touching tribute to our Iano, as he marks 25 years as the King of Breakfast Radio on Today FM. Hit play and enjoy this very special moment...

Well, the Rugby World Cup is in full swing and Ireland take on South Africa this Saturday in Paris.Can Ireland defeat the Spring Boks? How are the traveling fans getting on? Who will CJ Stander be shouting for?Find the answers to all those burning questions in this episode of Radio ROG.Hit play to hear the full episode!

It's all kicking off down in Ratheniska. The Gift Grub crew dug out the wellies and were out in force for Day 1 in Laois . Catch up with all the craic by hitting play!

Now, you might be planning to sit down and watch the Late Late Show with new host Patrick Kielty this Friday. But, if you don’t fancy staying at home, you can also watch Patrick Kielty in the cinema because his brand new film ‘Ballywalter’ is out tomorrow. The movie follows  Eileen, played by IFTA-nominated actress Seána Kerslake, whose dreams of a successful life in London have fallen by the wayside. Back at home with her mum, she makes ends meet by working as an unlicensed driver in her ex-boyfriend’s minicab. Patrick and Seána joined Ian in studio this morning to tell him all about the movie and Ian got the quiz our new Late Late Show host about the new gig. Ballywalter is out in cinemas on Friday.

Saturday was a big day for Johnny Sexton. Ireland defeated Tonga 59-16 in their second Rugby World Cup pool game AND Johnny became Ireland's record points scorer, beating the record held by Ronan O'Gara. The two lads joined Ian on the line for this morning's Gift Grub, and ROG was, as you'd expect, absolutely over the moon...Hit play now to hear all the craic!

Friday was a big night for Irish TV, with Patrick Kielty presenting his first Late Late Show. On this morning's Gift Grub, one of the former hosts of the show, the one and only Pat Kenny, joined Ian to give him his review.

The brand new Late Late Show, hosted by the charismatic Patrick Kielty, kicks off tonight. Some familiar faces joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to look ahead....

Ireland's Rugby World Cup dream continues on Saturday as they take on Tonga. Louis Walsh joined Ian to give his professional opinion on the national anthems controversy, followed by an excited Donal Lenihan...

There's a lot of speculation about who might replace Stephen Kenny as the Republic of Ireland manager. Some of the potential candidates joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub, including Ryan Tubridy, who is apparently in the running for the gig too!

Well, the Rugby World Cup is in full swing and Ireland take on South Africa this Saturday in Paris. Can Ireland defeat the Spring Boks? How are the traveling fans getting on? Who will CJ Stander be shouting for? Find the answers to all those burning questions in this episode of Radio ROG. Hit play to hear the full episode!

Ireland took on France in last night's Euro qualifier and unfortunately, lost the match 2-0. Some of Ireland's greatest football stars and fans joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub for all post-game analysis. Hit play to hear the full episode.

We are spoiled for choice when it comes to sport at the moment. The Irish Rugby team are standing by and ready for the 2023 World Cup to kick off in France this weekend and on the football front, Stephen Kenny’s men take on France in the Euro Qualifier tonight. A match of this calibre would generally mean a special episode of ‘Radio Roy’ but Ronan O’Gara has other ideas. Hit play now to hear it all unfold…

Roy Keane is a straight-talking kind of guy. He doesn't suffer fools gladly and he doesn't often get carried away, Except when it comes to the new Republic of Ireland hope, the one and only Evan Ferguson.

The Government has announced plans to increase the number of the country's politicians but, it has been received with mixed reaction. President Michael D Higgins is restricted in what he can say on the matter but, that doesn't mean he can't encourage others to get vocal...

Paschal Donohoe may have a very important job as Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform of Ireland, but he still knows how to let his hair down. Like 70,000 others, Paschal made the pilgrimage to Stradbally this weekend for Electric Picnic and when he joined Ian on the line this morning for Gift Grub, he had a healthy dose of fear....

Our resident TV expert, Daniel O'Donnell, joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub. He had one topic on his mind and that was Fair City...

All roads lead to Electric Picnic this weekend, with what feels like half the country on the way to Stradbally. Ian caught up with our President Michael D Higgins, live from the campsite!

Rose of Tralee Chief Executive, Anthony O’Gara, has suggested that the popular festival, synonymous with Tralee should be moved to Dublin. The residents of Kerry are up in arms at the mere suggestion and headed straight for the Liveline to air their grievances.

It's been a tough oul time for RTÉ but they've managed to launch their brand new schedule and there are some very interesting additions...

It's back to school for all the kids of Ireland this week as well as our leading politicians in the government.

It's a big day for Dave Moore as he starts his new show on TodayFM. A few familiar faces join Ian to wish him well, although Michael Flately didn't keep it as positive as planned...For all the craic, hit the play button!

Ian is geared up to chat about the rugby squad for the game in France, with Johnny Sexton joining him on the line. But when Ian asked if he's prepared to head over himself, the conversation took a turn...

There's been great news for Donegal as Jim McGuinness is returning to manage their GAA team. Ian chats with the coach-turned-tv personality Davy Fitz to hear his thoughts. He's thrilled to see Jim back, but not for his sporting skills... For the full chat, press the play button!

Today's a day full of nerves for the Leaving Cert students as they get ready to receive their results tomorrow. Ian starts to chat with Paschal Donohoe about how his Leaving Cert went when Louis Walsh makes an appearance!

Over in France, the Irish rugby team are getting ready for their next World Cup warm-up match. Radio ROG looks forward to the action with Brian O'Driscoll, who thinks the team are bringing nothing new to the game. For all the craic, hit play!

With Ryan Tubridy officially having left RTÉ, it's time for them to sort out the mess that's been left behind and move forward. But staff are about to find out how the new RTÉ managing director, Kevin Backhurst, isn't as easy-going as the previous directors.

The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show was joined by a very passionate football commentator sharing his thoughts on England's loss at the Women's World Cup Final. But it wasn't long until they were interrupted by RTÉ's Michael Corcoran, insisting the show should be focusing on rugby and nothing but rugby! Catch all the fun by pressing the Play button on this screen.

The annual Rose of Tralee is happening this week and for Dáithí Ó Sé, hosting the show is a moment he's spent months training for. As Ian crosses over to Tralee, he finds out if Dáithí is in fit shape for the challenge.

Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas are delighted as they're getting ready to make history as the first joint presenters of the Rose of Tralee! While it'll be Dáithí’s 12th year presenting the show, Kathryn can’t wait to have the craic as it's her first time hosting the festival. Ian chats with the pair to find out what they're expecting from the show – and how they honestly feel about each other!

A number of members of the Public Accounts Committee joined Ian on the show this morning, in an attempt to shed some light on the Ryan Tubridy situation. However, rather than Ian interviewing them, they turned the spotlight on him and his RTÉ past...

On this morning's Gift Grub, the nation's favourite 'buddy', Keith Duffy, joined Ian to give him the full rundown on the Bank of Ireland banking glitch and to clear things up, as only Keith could. Unfortunately, Keith was drowned out by the noise coming from Dublin Airport...

A number of members of the Public Accounts Committee joined Ian on the show this morning, in an attempt to shed some light on the Ryan Tubridy situation. However, rather than Ian interviewing them, they turned the spotlight on him and his RTÉ past...

On this morning's Gift Grub, the nation's favourite 'buddy', Keith Duffy, joined Ian to give him the full rundown on the Bank of Ireland banking glitch and to clear things up, as only Keith could. Unfortunately, Keith was drowned out by the noise coming from Dublin Airport...

A number of members of the Public Accounts Committee joined Ian on the show this morning, in an attempt to shed some light on the Ryan Tubridy situation. However, rather than Ian interviewing them, they turned the spotlight on him and his RTÉ past...

On this morning's Gift Grub, the nation's favourite 'buddy', Keith Duffy, joined Ian to give him the full rundown on the Bank of Ireland banking glitch and to clear things up, as only Keith could. Unfortunately, Keith was drowned out by the noise coming from Dublin Airport...

A number of members of the Public Accounts Committee joined Ian on the show this morning, in an attempt to shed some light on the Ryan Tubridy situation. However, rather than Ian interviewing them, they turned the spotlight on him and his RTÉ past...

Wicklow's finest musician, Hozier, released his new album 'Unreal Unearth' today and to celebrate, he sat down with Ian for a natter. They chatted about Sinead O'Connor, his first live performance on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show and the correct pronunciation of his name... To hear the full chat, just hit play.

Earlier this week, an unfortunate technical issue with Bank of Ireland's online app allowed customers with no money in their accounts access funds. The, now infamous glitch caused massive queues at ATMS around the country, with people trying to withdraw their 'free money'. But, now that money needs to be repaid As expected, the Liveline was hopping...

On the latest instalment of Radio ROG, Ronan O'Gara announced some exciting news! Fresh from his success as a viral superstar, he has a new commercial partner, who wants to cash in on his very impressive command of the French language. For all the craic, hit play!

Transfer deadline day is looming but it's not just Premier League stars that are impacted, by 'the window'. There's quite a bit of movement in the Irish radio market too! For all the craic, hit play!

It was a big weekend for sports fans, with the eagerly awaited return of the Premier League. However, Eamon Dunphy isn't impressed by it anymore. He joined Ian on the line this morning and he didn't hold back. For the full chat press the play button on this page.

Just when you thought Covid was gone for good and we could all put that chapter of our lives behind us, a pesky new strain appears. On this morning's Gift Grub, some experts joined Ian to give him the full run down.

Today, one of radio's favourite duos go their separate ways. Dermot has decided to leave radio to pursue his mindfulness passion and this morning, some of Gift Grub's biggest characters paid tribute to the lads. In fact, Michael O'Leary tried to change his mind... For the full chat, press the play button on this page.

Micheál Martin has launched his own podcast! The Tánaiste will follow in the footsteps of Irish stars Blindboy Boatclub, Tommy Tiernan, Vogue Williams, and Joanne McNally with his new venture and so he decided to hit the successful podcasters up for some tips!

In the wake of the RTÉ payments scandal, the national broadcaster is still under scrutiny. As the Rose of Tralee approaches, the festival and its presenter, Dáithí Ó Sé gets a grilling by the Public Accounts Committee.....

After Ireland's win against Italy this weekend, hopes are high for our chances at the Rugby World Cup. However, Ronan O'Gara wants to keep everyone grounded by reminding us about our track record...

John Mullane, Paschal Donohoe and John Spillane joined Ian live to fly the flag for their favourite festival.

Ian crossed live to the voice of horse-racing, Des Scahill, for The 'Will It Ever Stop' Handicap Hurdle at the wet and windy Galway Races.

It's beginning to sound a lot like Saipan in 2002 when Captain Roy Keane and Manager Mick McCarthy fell out. Vera Pauw and Katie McCabe disagreed on the pitch and others phone in to share their two cents.

High prices, Ticketmaster queues and friendly connections. Unhappy punters talk to Joe.

Roy Keane has seen both Barbie and Oppenheimer but which did he prefer?

Dublin defeated Kerry and lift the Sam Maguire Cup, yet again. Morgan Freeman gives his final review of the year.

It's Kerry v Dublin this Sunday in the All Ireland Football Final. Keith Duffy in the blue corner and Michael Healy-Rae in the green and gold corner did battle on the radio this morning ahead of the big game.

It’s been mayhem for anyone trying to secure Coldplay tickets this week in Ireland for their four-night Croke Park residency. It’s so serious that it’s led to a number of stars record a song in response to the controversy.

It’s still unclear whether Ryan Tubridy will be allowed back to work on RTE with a decision to be made in the coming weeks. While he waits for that decision, he’s been trying out some new jobs to keep his options open.

Roy Keane is in Australia for a special Radio Roy broadcast ahead of Ireland's second match against Canada at the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Morgan Freeman gives his final hurling review of the season as Limerick win four All Ireland finals in a row in Croke Park.

Just like most of the rest of the country, Miriam O Callaghan took a trip with the RTE girls to see the new Barbie movie and gave Ray a full review.

There's no doubt, the RTÉ pay scandal is the story of the year and it just continues to roll on. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to the voice of horse racing, Des Scahill, for an unprecedented SECOND race - The 'RTE Barter Account Listed' Stakes.

Kilkenny take on Clare this weekend in the All Ireland Hurling Semi-Final and Ian was joined on the line by legendary Kilkenny man, Brian Cody who was feeling confident. However, passionate Clare man, Davy Fitz, had a few things to say to Brian.....

The RTÉ payment scandal continues to roll on and it seems that each day brings new information to light. On this morning's Gift Grub, the politicians of Ireland reacted to the latest barter account revelations.

On this morning's show, Ian caught up with Megan Hamill, an Armagh student who is through to the Ironman World Championships - an amazing feat considering that she learned to swim less than a year ago! Megan is currently on holiday in Vietnam, but she was delighted to take Ian's call...

On this morning's Gift Grub, Ro joined Ian to give his take on the RTÉ scandal. He sat down, put pen to paper and the result was something special. His very own take on Mundy's classic 'July'....

Well, it's the 4th of July and Americans worldwide are celebrating Independence Day. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was joined by former President of the USA, Donald Trump amongst others...

Our resident GAA pundit, Morgaaaaan Freeman, joined Ian this morning to give him the full rundown on this weekend's proceedings, including the contentious Dublin v Mayo game...

As Mayo and Dublin revisit their rivalry this weekend, Louis Walsh and Keith Duffy give us their county's predictions. Who knew Louis was a GAA expert?!

Robbie Keane has been named as the new manager of Maccabi Tel Aviv. On this morning's Gift Grub, some of his old comrades got in touch to pass on their congratulations.

Well, it has certainly been a big week over at Montrose but at least they've been able to use the drama as inspiration for a new, gritty TV show called 'Dirty'. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian managed to get his hands on the trailer.

Obviously, there is huge public interest in the RTÉ pay scandal. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to the voice of horse-racing, Des Scahill, for The 'We Just Can't Get Enough Of This RTÉ Pay Scandal' Handicap Hurdle, live from Leopardstown....

Father and daughter, Colm Meaney and his daughter Brenda, have teamed up to work together on the new play by Enda Walsh called 'Bedbound'. Funnily enough, the pair play father and daughter and they joined Ian in studio this morning to tell him all about it. Starring Colm Meaney and his daughter Brenda Meaney, it runs from the 14 - 29 July at Bailey Allen Hall, University of Galway as part of Galway International Arts Festival and the 8 - 12 August at 3Olympia Theatre. Colm & Brenda join me this morning in studio. Colm returns to the Irish stage for the first time in over 40 years, to play the once-flamboyant furniture salesman. Brenda Meaney plays his daughter, confined to a small bed.

Last week, former Taoiseach Bertie Aherne was the guest of honour at a Fianna Fáil barbecue in Leixlip and the word is that he is preparing for a presidential bid. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to talk barbeques amongst other things.

Our resident GAA pundit, Morgaaaaan Freeman, joined Ian this morning to give him the full rundown on this weekend's proceedings, including the nail-biting Galway v Mayo match.

Well, it's the story on everyone's lips. The news broke yesterday evening that over the last number of years, Ryan Tubridy has been paid €345,000 more than declared. This announcement has left RTÉ staff in shock and some of the Gift Grub crew joined Ian this morning to share their thoughts on the matter. Ian even managed to get an exclusive with the man himself...

Taylor Swift announced the European leg of her Eras tour this week, and much to the delight of fans, there are two Dublin dates on the list. However, the highly inflated cost of hotels on the dates has annoyed lots of people, including Gift Grub's Paschal Donohoe.

Seagulls have been causing havoc in Ireland for the last number of years but Drogheda seems to be their most recent stronghold. Locals have complained of being terrorised by thousands of birds, who have been intimidating them, stealing food, and pulling rubbish all over the town. There's only one thing for it - a Gift Grub Primetime special.

Liam Brady retired as a pundit on RTE this week, after an amazing 25 years. On this morning's Gift Grub, his old colleagues Eamon Dunphy and John Giles performed a tribute to him, in the form of a rap. Who knew Eamon Dunphy was a rapper?!

Earlier this week, ice cream manufacturer HB made the frankly shocking announcement that the legendary ice cream, the only and only 'Choc Ice', is to be discontinued. In this morning's Gift Grub, Joe Duffy opened the Liveline for the public's thoughts on the tragedy...

Ireland takes on Gibraltar tonight, for the third of our Euro 2024 qualifiers. Some of the Gift Grub crew joined Ian this morning for a little preview and Steve Staunton isn't too confident...

Reporter Henry McKean is in Berlin this week, supporting Ireland at the Special Olympics. He joined Ian on the line this morning, to give him the rundown on all the action from the 73 Irish athletes, including Team Ireland's football team, who started with an impressive 13-0 victory over Switzerland.

Earlier in the month, Air New Zealand announced that they would be conducting a passenger weight survey, as a way to gather data on the weight load and distribution for planes. Naturally, Michael O'Leary had some thoughts on this. He joined Ian on the line this morning.

Ireland take on Greece tonight in the all-important Euro 2024 qualifier. But, can the boys in green do what it takes to win?! The Gift Grub crew joined Ian this morning to give their predictions.

Joey Carbery, Conor Murray, Gary Ringrose & Tadhg Furlong have all tied the knot in the past two weeks. Is it a coincidence or is it all part of Paul O'Connell's plan for Ireland's World Cup domination?!

Dalkey Book Festival kicks off tomorrow and the who's who of literature are making their way towards Dublin. Gift Grub got a little sneak peek of the action....

Former American President Donald Trump has been indicted on 7 counts for holding onto classified documents. Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned as an MP with immediate effect last weekend. They joined forces in Gift Grub this morning with two microphones and big brass band to sing about their current sticky situations.

One point separated Clare and Limerick in the Munster final and one point separated Galway and Kilkenny in the Leinster final in two epic contests. Our man Morgan Freeman just about recovered his composure to deliver his Monday report.

Magician Cillian O'Connor (14), who is from Mornington in Meath, delighted viewers and judges alike with his incredible performances on this year's Britain's Got Talent. Not content with making it through to the semi-final of the show, he was one of three contestants who were chosen for the live finale last Sunday night. Cillian, who has a very successful career ahead of him, joined Ian in studio for a chat and dazzled him with his magic skills.

It's a big day for students all over Ireland, as they begin the Leaving Cert. Some of the regular Gift Grub crew joined Ian this morning to give the teenagers of Ireland a bit of a pep talk. But, some of them need a bit of a lesson in encouragement...

Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino is looking forward to welcoming his fourth child later this year, at the ripe age of 83. He joined Ian this morning to talk about the miracle of life and the chat was actually gatecrashed by Gift Grub regular, Ronan Keating, who had a bit of advice for Al.

There's no doubt, Bloom is the biggest event in the Irish gardening calendar and every Irish garden enthusiast worth their salt will be descending on Dublin's Phoenix Park this weekend. But, one person is not happy about it and that's the park's most famous resident. No, not, the deer! PRESIDENT MICHAEL D HIGGINS!

We all know Morgaaan Freeman loves the GAA but, what we didn't know is that he is a secret party animal. He went 'out for one' to celebrate his birthday this week and well, the rest is his history. Morgaaan, we've all been there...

According to shocking news reports this week, the quality of the legendary Flake has deteriorated and they are now too crumbly to be used in a 99. Ice cream vendors across the country have been complaining of the chocolate disintegrating in 99s and in this morning's Gift Grub, Miriam O'Callaghan hosted a special episode of Primetime, in an attempt to get to the bottom of it!

Singer Ronan Keating has announced that he is getting a vasectomy in two weeks. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to tell him all the gory details...

It's been the word on everyone's lips this week - SUCCESSION. The final episode of the hugely successful series aired last night and some of the Gift Grub crew joined Ian this morning to share their thoughts on the massive finale. But, Davy Fitz is adamant, NO SPOILERS LADS!

Well, after weeks of anticipation, the day has finally arrived. After 14 years in the hot seat, Ryan Tubridy presents his final Late Late Show tonight. No doubt, emotions will be running high in Montrose. The man of the moment joined Ian on the line this morning...

Munster take on Stormers this Saturday in the URC Final in Capetown. The boys in red have made the trip to South Africa and it's all systems go for the match. Some of the Gift Grub crew decided to make use of the time away to enjoy the sights and sounds of South Africa...

Well, Ireland is set to be hotter than Malaga this week and the mood is good. Beer gardens and beaches up and down the country are heaving, as people kick back and enjoy the limited-edition Irish Summer. Even our own president, Michael D Higgins has embraced his sunny side....

In our latest trip to primary schools across the country, Shauna headed off to meet the students from St Mary's NS in Arva, Co.Cavan. She caught up with students in Junior Infants, Senior Infants, 1st, 2nd and 3rd class and spoke to Senan, Shane, Noah, Brody, Jack, Eabha, Angel, Faye, Eoghan, Harry, Heidi , Sybil, Iarla, Harry, Elliot, William, Bobby, Ryan, Shay, Ellie, Max and Jack First of all, she asked the kids about ‘Cavanisms’ – the unique accent and slang that you’d hear in Cavan and Cavan alone and she also asked them about all the housework they do at home... Recently, we were talking about the fact that for 55% of people, the general tidying of the house is a major sticking point, so I asked the kids about their own favourite jobs in the house and if they pulled their weight! Thanks to teacher Ms Killian who organised the visit and to Ms Harten and Ms Smith!

Would you watch a TV show based on John Delaney's life?! Well, the word broke last week that Champagne Football, the book about the infamous former FAI chief, was to be adapted into a drama. On this morning's show, the Gift Grub crew managed to get a little snippet of the very exciting trailer. Catch it here first!

Patrick Kielty has been named as the new host of The Late Late Show and this morning's Gift Grub saw some of the show's old reliables and regulars opening up about their delight. Dermot Bannon, Francis Brennan and Daniel O'Donnell amongst others, felt it was time for a freshen up....

It was an action-packed weekend for fans of the GAA. The Munster Hurling Championship brought some serious excitement, with a tight match between Limerick and Tipperary and a late point securing Clare's victory over Cork, for a place in the Munster final. Our resident GAA fan, Morgaaaan Freeman joined Ian to give him the full rundown...

Leinster fans were heartbroken this weekend, after Saturday's loss to La Rochelle in the European Rugby Champions Cup Final. La Rochelle coach, Ronan O'Gara joined Ian on the line this morning to commiserate...

Katie Taylor brought Dundrum Town Centre to a standstill earlier this week, when she staged a public work-out, ahead of her much-anticipated fight on Saturday night. However, she joined Ian on the line this morning and explained how she was doing more than exercise out there; Penneys got a lash too!

This year, the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship has undergone some changes and the new format has been causing a bit of confusion. But fear not, Keith Duffy joined Ian this morning to clear it all up...

It's all happening this weekend! Leinster and Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle meet on Saturday for the much anticipated Champions Cup Final and Ian crossed live to the man himself this morning for a special edition of 'Radio ROG'...

Tired of being broke? Electricity charges have risen, gas prices, fuel costs, grocery bills, you name it - it's going up. It's not just us though, the cost of living crisis and 'shrinkflation' has even hit the more affluent of the Gift Grub crew....

There has been a lot of frustration with GAAGO in recent weeks, coming from both sports stars and fans. The subscription-based streaming service has been showing a selection of GAA matches for free. However, some of the bigger, more important games are behind a paywall and this has angered many in the GAA community. They decided to group together and took to the studio to channel their dissatisfaction...

Munster reigned victorious this weekend, taking a 16-15 victory over Leinster at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday in the URC semi-final. After a very tight game, some of Gift Grub's biggest rugby fans joined Ian on the line to relive the exhilaration...

This week on the show, Ian was asking for the best Irish slang words and the Gift Grub crew were more than happy to provide some excellent suggestions...

We all know that John Mullane loves his county boi. But, which county does Waterford manager Davy love? John puts his loyalty to the test...

In our latest trip to primary schools across the country, Shauna headed off to meet the students from Ms Twaddle’s 2nd class, in Melview National School, Longford. She spoke to Amelija, Julia, Nicole, Dan, Andrei, Conor, Aisha, Oisin, Zac, Una, Ella, Rachel, Ellie Rose, Viljamas, Alanna, Vilte, Joseph, Piotr, Malaikah, Leo, Michael, Elena, Múireann, Franciszek, Ruby, Farah, Isaac, Cillian, Blake, Mila and Iva. The dawn of mind-reading machines is upon us. Scientists have shown it is possible to read thoughts using a brain scanner and Shauna asked the children what they thought of this development and how it could be used. She also asked them about the cost-of-living crisis and if they had any tips on how adults could cut back and save a few bob…. Thanks to secretary Lorna, teacher Ms. Twaddle, and to principal Bryan Kennedy who is a big fan of the show and organised the visit!

What is going on behind the scenes at RTE? By the sounds of things, the powers that be are desperately trying to find and lock down the new host of The Late Late Show. Long board meetings, power struggles, unexpected changes, press releases - it's starting to sound like an episode of Succession...

It's the question on everyone's lips. What went wrong for Ireland at last night's Eurovision? Despite Wild Youth putting on a great performance and getting a great response from the crowd, it just wasn’t enough to get them into the Grand Final. Some of Gift Grub's biggest Eurovision fans joined Ian on the line this morning to give their thoughts...

Bruce Springsteen has been in Ireland for the guts of a week now and the man is popping up left, right, and centre. Is there anywhere he hasn't been?! On this morning's Gift Grub, Joe Duffy opened the Liveline...

Roy joined Ian on the show this morning to express his frustration with GAAGO. The subscription-based streaming service is showing a selection of GAA matches for free but some of the bigger games are behind a paywall and Roy is not happy....

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was in London this weekend, representing Ireland at the King Charles' Coronation. He joined Ian this morning to give a full debrief on the event and it seems he was quite taken with the whole idea of monarchy. In fact, he reckons it might even be something that could work here...

The wonderful Wellfest returns this weekend and lovers of health and wellness will be flocking to Dublin, to try and carve out a serene moment in this crazy world. Davy Fitz, an unlikely yoga fan, is also heading along. He joined Ray this morning to give him the full rundown on his plans....

It's a big weekend across the pond! The coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen takes place on Saturday at Westminster Abbey. President Michael D Higgins has travelled over for the event, however, he seems to have gotten a bit carried away with all the pomp...

It seems we are batting American presidents off with a stick; first Joe Biden, now The Don. Former President of America, Donald Trump is due to land in Ireland this week and ahead of his visit, he joined Ray on this morning's show...

On this morning's Gift Grub, Frank Greaney joined Matt Cooper to report on the notorious cult figure 'The Boss', whose real name is Bruce Springsteen. Shocking stuff altogether.

It seems we are batting off American presidents with a stick; first Joe Biden, now The Don. Former President of America, Donald Trump is due to land in Ireland this week and ahead of his visit, he joined Ray on this morning's show...

On this morning's show, Ian caught up with Jimi The Barber from Clare, live from Barcelona. Jimi was queuing for the pit for his 75th (Yes 75th!!!) Bruce Springsteen show when he spoke to Ian and he told all about his dedication to The Boss . He even revealed that he was lucky enough to cut Bruce's hair...

There's been a lot of talk about the influence AI technology could have on music and in recent weeks,AI versions of Drake, The Weekend and Oasis have been created. However, our own Christy Moore is the latest star to get the AI treatment. He's not too happy about it.

It's that time of the year again, the annual Gift Grub Snooker Championship is a GO! In this year's tournament, some of your favourite Gift Grub characters showcase their incredible skills...

An Garda Síochána is calling on people to apply to become a member of the force and some of the Gift Grub crew have thrown their hats in the ring...

Just weeks after Joe Biden came to stay, Donald Trump is set to visit Ireland next month. But, will he get the 'Cead Mile Failte' from the Irish government and our President? Well, Donald himself appeared on this morning's Gift Grub and it seems there may be a few scheduling issues...

It was a thrilling weekend of GAA, with Dublin V Laois, Waterford v Limerick, Clare v Tipperary, Offaly v Meath to name but a few. Our resident GAA fan, the one and only Morgaaaan Freeman, was in his element...

In her latest trip to primary schools across the country, Shauna headed off to meet the students from 1st, 2nd and 3rd class in The Heath National School in Laois. She spoke to Cian, George, James, John, Lauren, Quinn, Leah, Tadhg, Thomas, Zach, Ben Charlie, Ellen, Emily, Harry, Seán, Sophie Marie, Zoe, Killian, Leah, Rían, Aisling, Róise, Tara, Emily , Emma, Finn, Mike, Lily Belle and Cormac Last week, we were talking about the prediction that footballer managers and their assistants could be replaced with robots in as little as 10 years. She asked the kids what they thought of this and if it was a good idea. She also asked about snoring and it seems quite a few Mammies and Daddies snore in The Heath.... Thanks to secretary Mary Catherine Meade who organised the visit, Mr Delaney, Ms Ging, Ms O’Connor and principal Mr O’Brien who gave up his office!

The Gaeltacht as we know it could be a thing of the past. Apparently, there is a shortage of host families, and in particular, Bean An Tís! The Gift Grub women decided to throw the hats in the ring...

After a long break, the beloved 'Tea Trolley' has made a return to Irish trains. Iarnród Éireann confirmed details for the return of the onboard catering service, meaning that your chicken and stuffing sandwich dreams can once again, become a reality...

Our wonderful President, Michael D Higgins, celebrates his 82nd birthday today. Some of the Gift Grub crew joined Ian this morning to surprise the man himself.

Cillian O Connor, a very talented young magician from Co Meath, moved both judges AND viewers to tears with his amazing performance on Britain’s Got Talent over the weekend. Ian caught up with the man himself before he headed off to school this morning.

Our man Tommy Tiernan has landed the interview of the year, as he sits down with POTUS Joe Biden on this mornings Gift Grub! Michael Flatley makes an appearance and there's music from Christy Moore!

Ian caught up with former Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Louis Walsh, Nevin Maguire, Steve Staunton and President Michael D Higgins ahead of POTUS' arrival!

The legend that is Morgan Freeman brings us his epic take on the GAA Championship's first weekend of action!

Masters Week is finally here. The very best in the business are set to battle it out in Augusta, Georgia, all competing for the coveted green jacket. The golf fans in Gift Grub crew are very excited...

Dublin Bus is recruiting and Bus Eireann is desperate for new drivers so, this morning, a few of the Gift Grub crew decided to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in to help out. However, some of them really should stick to their day jobs...

Donald Trump is set to appear in court today, a historical moment in American history. Incredibly, he granted the Gift Grub microphones access this morning and as it turns out, he is so excited or should we say.....he is so *indicted*!

Well, the GAA Championship season is almost upon us and The Allianz National Football League finals were on at Croke Park yesterday. Our man , the one , the only,Morgan Freeman was on the ground...

Ryan Tubridy joined Ian on the line this morning and it seems that now the end is in sight, he can let loose and open up about how *really* feels. He decided to get (brutally) honest about The Late Late Show Country Music Special....

Rugby star Johnny Sexton joined Ian on the line this morning to look ahead to this weekend's rugby and the conversation turned to his new book. However, Ian asked about his new book and the chat took a turn...

In our latest trip to primary schools across the country, Shauna from the show headed off to meet the students from 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th class in St. Mary’s NS in Oldtown, Co. Dublin. It’s a lovely small school with a total of just 59 students! She spoke to Bolu, Molly, Jack, Bronwyn, Emily, Isobelle, James, Tyler, Sarah, Jack H , Elina, Ben, Zara, Josh, Jacob and Éva. She asked the gang about the proposed installation of iPads in playgrounds, as a way to entice children into the fresh air and she also quizzed them about new research, which states that only one in five of Under 25s can read a map, change a tyre or grow fruit or vegetables. Thanks to Ms Elebert who organised the visit and principal, Ms Jane Kirwan.

With Elton John in town over the past two nights, Ronan Keating did a rendition of one of Elton’s classics today. He paid tribute to Enoch Burke's willpower and the fact that he is 'still standing'...

Since, the shock announcement of Ryan Tubridy's departure from The Late Late Show, bigwigs at RTÉ have been racking their brains to find a suitable replacement and it seems that the audition process has officially begun...

Superstars Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler joined Ian Dempsey this morning to tell him about their new movie 'Murder Mystery 2'. Ian chatted to them about their long-standing friendship, their favourite Irish actors, and the listener who named their baby Rachel after Jennifer Aniston...

Stephen Kenny's men took on the French last night, in a tense game that resulted in a 1-0 loss for Ireland. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was joined by Mick McCarthy, Robbie Keane, and a riled-up Michael D Higgins...

Michael Buble – What a guy! The smoothest man in music joined Ian Dempsey, live from London this morning. While he was there, Ian decided to put him to work and roped him in to co-host the show with him. Mickey Bubbles has it all; a great voice, a brilliant personality, and now, he has a budding career in radio too. He even did the Cash Machine! When they got down to business and had a proper catch-up, Michael told Ian about his love of Irish audiences, his fondness for Lewis Capaldi and he even chatted to one lucky Irish fan who was left SPEECHLESS.

There has been a bit of talk about Ryan Tubridy and his next career move this week and word is, he might be looking at Michael D Higgins' role. Willie O'Dea joined Ian on the line this morning to give his thoughts on Tubs joining Fianna Fáil....

The Boys in Green begin their Euro 2024 qualification campaign against France at the Aviva on Monday night. Obviously, with the Latvia win in their back pockets, there is a lot of hope and positivity on the ground about the game but Eamon Dunphy had another take on things....

There has been a lot of talk about the controversial decision to allow the eviction ban to expire and some have criticised the Government for trying to support their own personal interests. But, some TDs, who just so happen to be landlords, joined Ian this morning to explain things from their side....

Paul Mescal and Emily Watson are starring together in the new movie 'God's Creatures', which is out this Friday, the 24th of March. Shauna caught up with both actors and quizzed them on their amazing on-screen chemistry, Emily's excellent take on the Irish accent and Paul's hill starts, amongst other things.

Ronan Keating's son Jack has welcomed his first child meaning, Ronan Keating is a Grandad. And Louis Walsh reckons there is an opportunity to tap into a new market and make some serious dosh.....

Last week, Ryan Tubridy announced he will be stepping down from The Late Late Show, and when it comes to his replacement, speculation has been rife. Sarah McInerney, Claire Byrne and Miriam O'Callaghan are just a few of the names that have been thrown around. Miriam is ready to step up to the plate.....

Well, it's all over for another year. Dancing With The Stars judges Brian and Arthur joined Ian for one last time to give him the full rundown on the big final!

A very animated Johnny Sexton joined Ian this morning, understandably high on life after Ireland's incredible Six Nations Grand Slam victory this weekend. However, Ian took one step too far....

It's the big one, Ireland v England and Radio ROG broadcast a Grand Slam for a special look ahead at all the action. Is victory on the cards for the boys in green?

Gift Grub went live to Cheltenham this morning, for a very special race to celebrate Mother's Day - The 'Mammy's Words of Wisdom' Mother's Day Hurdle. Lots of surprises in this race....but who was the winner? Listen to find out!

In our latest trip to primary schools across the country, Shauna from the show headed off to meet the students from 5th class in Navan Educate Together in Co. Meath. She spoke to Ella B, Michele, Zak, Taidgh, Aaliyah, Ella C, Jamie, Jack, Logan Teagan, Lailah, Carolina, Sophie, Áine, Fiona, Brody, Muireann, Ethan, Síne, Matthew, Muhammad, Anastasija and Elisabeta. With St Patrick’s Day coming up, Shauna asked the kids what they thought Ireland was famous for all over the world, be it a person, place or thing. She also asked them about something more topical....The Mullet. You may have noticed that the mullet has made a comeback and in fact, they are now deemed quite fashionable so Shauna asked the children for their honest opinions... Thanks to Ellen Cummins who organised the visit and to all the teachers and SNAs who make it such a special place.

With St Patrick's Day just around the corner, the Irish Government have sent representatives to 44 different countries to represent Ireland. With the power of technology, Ian was able to catch up with some of the Gift Grub this morning.

Today FM have sent Darren & Joe, who you might know from the Stall it Podcast on Go Loud, to be our reporters on the ground in LA this week, as Oscars excitement builds. The lads, who managed to blag their way into a very snazzy party, caught up with Ian this morning.

Christy Moore was delighted that Ian was broadcasting from Celtic Horizon Tours in Maynooth, Co. Kildare today because it was only a hop, skip and a jump away from his hometown in Newbridge. He dedicated a beautiful little number to David Buckley, the very generous MD of Celtic Horizon Tours, who donated a massive 20k towards the Big Busk.

Excitement is building ahead of the Oscars ceremony on Sunday night and Today FM have sent Darren & Joe, who you might know from the Stall it Podcast on Go Loud, to be our reporters on the ground in LA. The lads caught up with Ian this morning to give him a bit of insight into their trip so far....

The Gift Grub confession box was open for submissions and one former Taoiseach took the opportunity to absolve himself of some historical sins that had been on his mind...

In a new departure for The FOGS, the lads have decided to try their hand at rapping on their new track. ROG, Paulie and Quinny came in this morning to perform it live for Ian.

Dublin Airport had to suspend flights last week after reports of more drone activity around the premises. Ryanair boss, Michael O'Leary, has simply had enough of it all and he has decided to take matters into his own hands!

Dancing With The Stars judge Brian Redmond celebrates his birthday today but, that didn't stop him coming on to give Ian the full run down on last night's show. He's such a pro!

It's a bad day to be a Manchester United fan. Straight shooting Roy Keane joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to give his (very strong) opinion on last night's humiliating 7-0 defeat at Anfield.

Donald Trump may have been President but he'll always be a businessman at heart. After hearing about Ian Dempsey's 'Big Bid' for Focus Ireland, he knew it was a good deal and decided he wanted to get involved.

Gift Grub legend Brian Kerr turns 70 today and Ian wanted to make a bit of a fuss of him on his special day...

Katy Taylor's highly anticipated match with Amanda Serrano has been postponed, because Serrano has an injury which rules her out of the May 20th bout. So, what's next for Katie? Well, she joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to talk it out...

Since he uttered his cupla focail on the red carpet at the Baftas, Paul Mescal has been heralded as the saviour of the Irish language. However, this may have put some of the Gift Grub noses a bit out of joint...

Bertie has rejoined Fianna Fáil after 11 years but not everyone agrees with it. In fact, Paschal and Leo are worried that he is toxic....

The Irish rugby team moved a step closer to the Grand Slam on Saturday, when they were victorious against Italy. However, the rendition of Ireland's Call on the day didn't go as well....

After singing The Jumbo Breakfast Roll live on the radio with Pat Shortt last year, Today FM want Ian to go one better this year. And so, he has agreed to be…auctioned off to the highest bidder! The business that bids the highest amount of money by the end of the week gets The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show all for themselves. Some of the more entrepreneurial members of the Gift Grub crew kicked things off this morning with some offers.

In our latest trip to primary schools across the country, Shauna from the show headed off to meet the students from 3rd class in Trinity Primary School in Tuam. She spoke to Alicja, Annalise, Caitlyn, Diana, Dakshinaa, Elizaveta, Ethar, Gabrielly, Isabella, Jennifer, Liliana, Michaela, Noreena, Patricija, SammyJo, Tanisha and Zarifa. Earlier in the week, we were chatting about the process of kidulting, which is when adults step back in time and do the things they enjoyed as children, to be more playful and spark creativity. Shauna asked the children what they thought about this and if they had any suggestions for adults listening. There has been a lot of talk about aliens in recent weeks, with various sightings of UFOS across the world. Shauna asked the kids if they thought there was any truth in it and if aliens were real, what are they like?! Thanks to Ms Lydon who organised the visit, Ms Atkinson who was acting photographer, principal Ms Burke, Secretary Kay who sorted out Shauna's lunch and to Ger who helped her park!

It's all systems go towards Ireland's vital Six Nations clash in Rome on Saturday and the Radio ROG crew put together a Grand Slam special to celebrate....

It seems everyone and their mother has a podcast these days and now, even former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is trying his hand at this whole thing. He had a go on this morning's Gift Grub...

Today is Pancake Tuesday and to celebrate, some of our favourite Gift Grub characters got flipping to showcase their own * unique* recipes and toppings.

There has been a lot of talk about The Northern Ireland Protocol in the last number of days and on this morning's Gift Grub, some of politics biggest names joined Ian on the line to try shed some light on the subject.

Last night marked Week 7 of Dancing With The Stars and Stephanie Roche was the latest celebrity to be eliminated. Judges Brian and Arthur joined Ian on the line this morning to tell him about all this week's highjinks.

All the Gift Grub girls are hitting The Gaiety tonight to see Joanne McNally and Vogue Williams at 'My Therapist Ghosted Me' live. Carnage.

There has been a lot of chatter around Manchester City FC. They have been accused of more than 100 separate financial fair play breaches. On this morning's Gift Grub, Roy Keane joined Ian to give his thoughts on the whole thing.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Matt Cooper was joined by Frank Greaney, who revealed details about the reappearance of one of Ireland's most notorious figures.

It's St Valentine's Day, love is in the air and things got very romantic on Gift Grub. Pat Spillane declared his love for David Clifford and Eamon Dunphy and John Giles decided to rekindle their special partnership.

On last night's 'Dancing With The Stars', it was a battle for immunity, as there was no eliminations! Brian and Arthur joined Ian on the line this morning to give him the full rundown.

What an exciting weekend for Irish rugby, with Ireland taking victory against France in Saturday's Six Nations clash. Rog and the main man, Johnny Sexton, joined Ian this morning to review the game.

Micheál Martin has invested in a new government jet, after declaring that the current one is no longer fit for purpose. However, President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins has a few things to say on the subject. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to let off a bit of stream...

In our latest trip to primary schools across the country, Shauna from the Breakfast Show team headed off to meet the students from 2nd and 3rd class in Cushinstown National School in Wexford. She spoke to Courtney, Abigail, Sophie, Cillian, Conor, Jackson, Aoibhinn, Mark, Sienna, Aliysha, Darragh, Stephen, Tom, Fiadh, Abbie, two Kaylees, two Fionns, Cara, Isabella, Jay, Aine, Pauline, Max, Faye, Jack, John, Brooke and Joshua. With St. Valentine's Day approaching and love in the air, Shauna asked the children for some Valentine gift ideas and quizzed them about the day and how people celebrate it. She also picked their brains on the subject of love - how it feels to be loved and what life would be like without it... Thanks to Gwenda who organised the visit, teachers Ms Sutton and Ms Lehane and the principal Mr Gallagher.

Ireland take on France in this weekend's Six Nation clash which calls for a brand new instalment of Radio ROG....

RTÉ are recruiting for a director general to succeed Dee Forbes and they've been holding interviews. The Gift Grub microphones were there to capture some of the candidates in action and there were some very interesting ideas...

There has been a huge amount of speculation around Katie Taylor's long awaited homecoming fight with Amanda Serrano. Croke Park has been touted as a potential location and when it comes to Croker, there's one man who knows how to make it happen and that's the one and only, Mr. Garth Brooks. He joined Ian and Katie on the line for this morning's Gift Grub...

This Friday on the Late Late Show, the country picks its entry into Eurovision from a shortlist of six songs. Given we haven’t won it since 1996, questions have to be asked. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Miriam O'Callaghan take a trip down down memory lane...

Last week, musical legend Rod Stewart called into Sky News to give out about the waiting lists, the health system and the NHS. He also, very generously, offered to pay for people’s scans too. This has led to a number of Irish musicians jumping on the bandwagon and calling into live radio news programmes including the News at One on RTE.

Our favourite boyband, The Fear Of Gods, better known as The FOGS, are back. To celebrate the return of the Six Nations, Paul O'Connell, Ronan O'Gara and Alan 'Quinny' Quinlan have returned to the studio and they've recruited a new member for their latest single.

On this morning's Gift Grub, 'Dancing With The Stars' judges, Arthur Gourounlian and Brian Redmond, joined Ray to give a full debrief on last night's antics but they actually were more interested in judging his performance thus far...

Ian is off this week and, the one and only, Ray Foley is keeping the seat warm. Some of the Gift Grub gang joined Ray on the line this morning to say hi and Daniel O'Donnell saw it as an opportunity to get a few of his favourite Death Metal tracks played....

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe, has been dragged over the coals for the past couple of weeks over some undeclared expenses but in this morning's Gift Grub, he'd had enough...

In our latest trip to primary schools across the country, Shauna from the Breakfast Show team headed off to meet the students from 2nd, 3rd and 4th class in the Presentation Primary School in Thurles. She spoke to Ni-kola, Faye, Brianna, Lily, Roisin, Amy, Mill, Ava, Eyelish, Aoife, Eva, Julietta, Alannah, Julia, Lena, Sarah, Ava, Adel, Mollie, Poppy, Amy, Lolita, Shauna, Nancy and Sireen. There was an article in the paper earlier in the week about the everyday worries that people have, things like a springing a leak in the roof, being late for work and someone cutting in front of you in traffic. So, Shauna asked the children what they think adults worry about and what the toughest thing about being an adult is. For those of you who feel your hard work and stress goes unnoticed, it does not… And then there’s a certain story that the children of Ireland will have been following very closely over the past week or so and that is the news that our president, Michael D Higgins, has called for a ban on homework. So, Shauna asked the guys what they thought of that and you might be able to guess how they felt about it…. Thanks to Ms Ryan, who organised the visit, Ms Bohan, Ms Fanning, the principal Mr Healy and secretary Rosaleen.

What a huge week for the 'The Banshees Of Inisherin'. The movie has received accolades, praise, nominations and international recognition. But, most importantly, the Gift Grub crew have created a beautiful tribute to the film...

Well, it has certainly been a controversial week for the GAA. Kilmacud Crokes and Glen went head to head in Sunday's All Ireland Club Final and Kilmacud won 1-11 to 1-9 but video shows the Dublin club had 16 players at the finish and Glen have decided to appeal the result of the contentious match. Everyone has an opinion on it and no one can seem to agree on what is right. This calls for one thing - Gift Grub's Liveline!

What a week for the Mescal family! Kildare man, Paul Mescal, the star of Normal People, was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Aftersun. His very excited Mam, Dearbhla, joined Ian on the line this morning to tell him about the hooley that they had to celebrate.

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe, has generally avoided trouble and scandal during his political career. However, amid ongoing controversy over his election posters, he has had to do a bit of explaining. And if this morning's Gift Grub is anything to go by, it looks like he'll have a bit more to do because somehow, he has ended up at a singsong in Fagan's with Bertie Ahern....

Irish film 'An Cailín Ciúin' has been a huge success, it was the highest-grossing Irish-language film of all time, taking over €1 million at the Ireland & UK Box office. The Guardian also named it No.2 in the Best Films of 2022. In even more exciting news, the movie has been shortlisted for this year’s Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars and the nominees will be announced on 24th of January. Director Colm Bairead joined Ian to tell him all about the movie and the Oscar campaign trail.

President Michael D Higgins is a popular man at the best of times but he's about to be promoted to top dog by the children of Ireland. In a bold move, he has called for homework to be banned, to allow young people to engage in more creative pursuits outside of school hours. On this morning's Gift Grub, he joined Ian on the line to voice his opinions on the topic.

On this morning's Gift Grub, 'Dancing With The Stars' judges, Arthur Gourounlian and Brian Redmond, joined Ian to give a full rundown on last night's escapades.

The big news this week was that iconic Dublin landmark, the Clerys' Clock has been restored to its former glory. The clock was once known as 'the' meeting spot for friends and lovers alike and this morning on Gift Grub, Christy Moore was standing underneath it, waiting for someone. Unfortunately, his friend was late but he met a few more characters...

In this morning's Gift Grub, former Republic of Ireland football manager Mick McCarthy joined Ian on the line on this to talk about his new gig in Blackpool.

Our Taoiseach Leo Varadkar turned 44 yesterday and the Gift Grub crew hit the town to celebrate. Panti Bar was rocking and the dancefloor was jammed, as the 'Who's Who' of Irish politics let their hair down. Happy Birthday Leo!

Mairéad Ronan and Jenny Kelly, who long time listeners of Today FM will be *very* familiar with, are launching a brand new podcast, 'Jenny and Mairéad Now'. They joined Ian this morning to tell him all about it and what listeners can expect.

It seems that Paschal Donohoe is in a spot of bother for not declaring election expenses and he's very worried. So, he's taken this matter to the confession booth to see what the big man thinks of it.

January has often been described as cruel and relentless but today we heard that it's actually criminal. On this morning's Gift Grub, Frank Greaney brought us some shocking and harrowing details about the month.

Ian was standing by this morning, all set and ready to discuss the Premier League, when he was blindsided by the Gift Grub gang because it's his BIRTHDAY! A few of the crew were on hand to surprise him and make a fuss of him on his big day.

Dancing With The Stars is back and judges Brian Redmond and Arthur Gourounlian joined Ian on Gift Grub this morning to give Ian a full run down on all the lights, camera and action!

Roy Keane was a guest on The Tommy Tiernan Show on Saturday night and he joined Ian on Gift Grub this morning to give his full appraisal of Tommy's performance. It turns out, he's not that happy. But, what's new there eh?

Celebrity architect Dermot Bannon joined Ian this morning to tell him all about the brand new series of 'Room To Improve', which kicked off last week. He also cleared up the rumour that he has a tap worth €1,200. All we'll say is there's no smoke without fire....

Leo Varakdar has admitted being 'too blunt' at times and reckons he needs to be a bit more careful with the things he says and how he says them. Luckily, Paschal Donohoe is on hand to give him a few pointers but it doesn't exactly go to plan...

Between the Netflix documentary, the recent release of his autobiography 'Spare' and the 'tell all' interviews, Prince Harry is certainly in demand at the moment. His phone has been hopping with well wishers and supporters and it seems lots of people want to speak to Haz...

With the discovery of a rat in the RTÉ canteen, hungry staff have been forced to fend for themselves - from the chipper in Donnybrook to Deliveroo.

Dancing With The Stars made a welcome return to our screens last night. Judges Brian and Arthur were on hand to relive all the highs, lows, the glitz and glam on this morning's Gift Grub.

With hospitals across Ireland struggling to manage the high levels of patients with flu, Covid and RSV, the official advice is for people to consider all medical options before attending an A&E Emergency Department. Leo, Paschal and the Gift Grub crew gave some clarity on the Government's stance on it.

On Gift Grub this morning, we heard from Leo Varadkar and his rendition of the Barry's Tea Christmas Ad. Does it make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside??

On Gift Grub this morning, Christy Moore joined Ian to put the memories of 2022 into a song. Take a listen for yourself and reminisce..

On Gift Grub this morning, Leo Varadkar, Micheál Martin, and a host of others joined Ian to discuss the new changes in Leinster House. Paschal Donohoe joined the discussion and showed them who the real boss is..

We got the original crew back together on Gift Grub this morning to dissect the World Cup Final. Eamon Dunphy, John Giles, and Liam Brady joined Ian and agreed that it was the Greatest World Cup final ever.

The Rodfather by Roddy Collins was named as Book of The Year this morning in the The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show End of Year Poll! In his long career as a football player and then manager, Roddy was often injured, many times sacked, and constantly on the move - but somehow always on the right side of football history! Have a listen to the moment his book was named 'Book of The Year'.

Bad Sisters has been crowned TV Show/Series of the Year on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show End Of Year Poll 2022. Sharon Horgan, who wrote and stars in the show, joined Ian on the show this morning and was only delighted with the win! Apple TV+ confirmed back in November that we would be getting a second season, and Sharon told Ian this morning that we can expect a similar thriller storyline.

Are you a floating voter? Or are you a loyal political party voter? On Gift Grub this morning, we heard how Amazon is set to offer customers the option to set Alexa's voice to your favourite politician’s voice! Wake up to Micheál Martin telling you what the weather is like, Eamon Ryan letting you how long you're going to be stuck in traffic for, or Mary Lou McDonald letting you know what is left in your bank account.

On Gift Grub this morning, we joined Roy Keane in Qatar for the last episode of Radio Roy. He is defending himself after a video of him doing Karaoke in a nightclub in Qatar went viral. Have a listen to the vocals for yourself!!

On Gift Grub this morning, we took a trip to Dáil Éireann, where we heard from the Taoiseach and the gang. Micheál Martin and Leo Varadkar sang a duet as they prepare to swap positions.

It's Daniel O'Donnell's birthday! On Gift Grub this morning, Ian gave him a call to send him best wishes. It's been a wild couple of days for him, filled with celebrations...

England lost 2-1 to France in the World Cup quarter-final and the England squad began their journey back to the UK. On Gift Grub this morning, Michael D. Higgins and Michael O'Leary had a lot to say about the defeat.

Eamon Dunphy joined Ian on Gift Grub this morning for another World Cup update. Things have been quiet for Eamon during the tournament, and he's appealing to other broadcasters to adopt a Dunphy this Christmas. Adopt a Dunphy, and you'll get a complimentary John Giles thrown in!

On Gift Grub this morning, we heard from a few famous faces who hadn’t many good things to say. Daniel O'Donnell, Francis Brennan, and Christy Moore dropped by to tell us how annoyed they were that Mario Rosenstock would be making another appearance on the Late Late Show tonight.

On Gift Grub this morning, we checked in with Radio Roy in Qatar. Media crews had some down time yesterday as there were no scheduled matches. But, ITV and BBC crews decided to go head-to-head in a friendly match, and Roy Keane scored the winning goal for ITV. He celebrated his goal by dancing. Earlier in the week, Roy slated the Brazilian team dancing, and had to issue an apology to them on Radio Roy this morning.

Pauline McLynn joined Ian on the show this morning to talk about her new role, and to reminisce about Father Ted. Pauline and Ardal O’Hanlon reunite after 25 years for Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything. They play the Irish parents of a Manchester girl determined to clean up her act in new TV series. You can see Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything tonight, 7th Dec, on Sky Comedy and Sky Now.

On Gift Grub this morning, we joined the Fianna Fáil Christmas party in Leinster House. Things were sounding a little tame, until Fine Gael crashed the party...Paschal Donohoe and Leo Varadkar seemed to bring it back to life.

On Gift Grub this morning, Matt Cooper was joined by Frank Greaney for a special court report. Frank told Matt about a case of multiple serious offences. The perpetrator goes by the name 'Elf on The Shelf'.

A four-day working week trial in Ireland has been deemed a success by both the employers and employees taking part. Michael D. Higgin’s joined Ian on Gift Grub this morning and thinks it’s a wonderful idea. Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair, quipped in to show his dismay.

On Gift Grub this morning, James Corden joined Ian to gloat about England's win in their latest World Cup game. According to James, 'It's Coming Home'... Steven Gerrard on the other hand is still sitting at the edge of his seat.

Leo Varadkar joined Ian on this mornings Gift Grub and told us how it's only 15 days until he becomes Taoiseach - not like he's counting or anything!! President Michael D. Higgins and Paschal Donohoe phoned in to give their two cents.

On Gift Grub this morning, Ian spoke to Ronan Keating across the pond while he was doing his own breakfast show on Magic Radio. While Ronan was on, he had a favour to ask Ian. He wants him to put in a good word with Westlife..

The World Cup tournament is nearing the halfway mark and the cream is starting to rise to the top. On Gift Grub this morning, we got a sampling of what World Cup coverage radio stations and TV programmes are doing across Ireland.

Following the news that Amazon is set to offer customers an Irish accent on Alexa devices, on Gift Grub this morning, we got a sneak preview of some of the dialects from across the country. The device will be able to recognise Irish phrases like “Alexa, what’s the craic?” and “Alexa, who’s your man?”.

On Gift Grub this morning, Radio Roy was broadcasting from Qatar for another World Cup special. Roy Keane spoke about greed and the double standards surrounding the tournament… We also revisited the ongoing series - ‘The Real Qatar’ with David Beckham.

ROG spoke to Ian this morning on Gift Grub about the news that he’s made it on to a three-man shortlist for the England Head Coach position. A couple of old timers called into the show to voice their objection.

Eamon joined Ian on this morning’s Gift Grub to give his thoughts on the selection of Irish World Cup pundits this year. In his own words, he branded them as ‘muck’...

Eamon Dunphy joined Ian this morning on Gift Grub to give his thoughts on the World Cup. Irish football manager, Stephen Kenny, and Robbie Keane also weighed in on the action!

On this morning’s Gift Grub, Paschal Donohoe joined Ian to analyse the biggest cash amount EVER on the Today Fm Cash Machine. Ray D’Arcy and Bono also swung by to give their two cents.

Alisha Weir dropped in to chat to Ian about her upcoming role in Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical, and explained how she got the news of her big part. Alisha, from Knocklyon Co. Dublin, is just 13 years old and is most definitely a star in the making.

On Gift Grub this morning, we got a sneak peak of what to expect on this years Toy Show with Ryan Tubridy. One of the toys that featured this year was a James Corden doll called ‘Two Faced James’...

On this morning’s Gift Grub, Radio Roy is broadcasting from Qatar for a World Cup special. Gary Neville, John Delaney, and a host of others, joined Roy on the show.

It was a big night in the 3Olympia last night, Bono took to the stage to showcase his new book, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story. On Gift Grub this morning, we heard about all the famous faces who graced the Dublin theatre for the performance.

Eamon Dunphy and John Giles joined Ian on Gift Grub to talk football this morning. It’s the first year since 1978 that either are not involved in punditry for the World Cup, so they’re looking for a new home to dissect the games.

On this morning’s Gift Grub, Ian spoke to Ronan O’Gara and Johnny Sexton about Ireland’s rugby win on Saturday and reflected on what a great year it’s been for the Ireland team overall.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Ray's voicemail was hopping. There were a number of famous faces dying to give Ray some tips..

Workers across Ireland are dusting off their security passes, Leap cards and lunch boxes as they prepare to return to the office. On Gift Grub this week, we met some all too familiar office characters like Hot Desk Helen and Company Man Colin.

On Gift Grub this morning, Roy Keane looks ahead to the friendly with Norway tomorrow in the Aviva. He also discusses the Ronaldo drama with Jamie Carragher, which in turn brings up some old feelings...

On todays Gift Grub, Leo Varadkar has said he’d be up for going into coalition again with Fianna Fail. But Micheál Martin is not so sure..

Ian's away for a well deserved break so standing in is afternoon favourite Ray Foley! On this morning's Gift Grub, there was great excitement from some famous faces to see Ray in the morning hot seat. Some wanted to lend tips and others were looking for some...

There was another historic win for Munster last night when they came out victorious over South Africa at Pairc Uí Chaoimh. On Gift Grub, Ronan O'Gara could hardly contain his excitement - but that was nothing compared to commentator Michael Corcoran.

The latest round of the JNLR figures have been released and it's no surprise that the Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show has done extremely well! On this morning's Gift Grub, we checked in with some other presenters to compare results, and some were happier than others...

There was a particular moment in yesterday's Radio Rog has inspired some debate further afield. Today's Gift Grub went over to Liveline where Quinny's Question yesterday about the atmosphere in the Aviva had the phone lines hopping. Points were made about the quality of the atmosphere depending on the sport being played or where the fans are from, but everyone seemed to agree on the Coldplay songs piped out on the speakers.

With Ireland sitting at number 1 in the world, it's time for another Radio Rog on Gift Grub. Radio Rog South West was brought in to look ahead to Munster v South Africa this week, and Rog had to dig deep when a controversial sponsored read was landed in front of him.

It hasn't been a great few weeks for James Corden, and on Gift Grub Frank Greaney told Matt Cooper about the latest accusations. The report included the charges of chancing his arm, unbearable smugness and being in Cats, as well as the recent incidents of alleged rudeness and joke stealing.

I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here returned to our screens last night, and on Gift Grub this morning we heard from the hosts, Ant & Dec. Leo Varadkar also stopped by to give his thoughts on Matt Hancock's inclusion in the series, and what he really thinks of politicians tidying up to celebrities.

It was a great win for Ireland on Saturday when they claimed victory over South Africa in the Aviva. On Gift Grub, we spoke to some of the people involved. Eddie O'Sullivan had a metaphor heavy analysis of Ireland's performance, and it was all going well with Johnny Sexton until Ian asked him one simple question.