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The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

Today FM
Ireland
Eurovision Song Contest
RTÉ
Dancing With the Stars
Comedic Qualities Of Youngest Siblings
Boredom In the Workplace
Dream Jobs
Career Aspirations
Sinn Fein
Tipping Culture
Cork
FOGS
France
Dermot Bannon
Miriam Mullins
Kerry
Six Nations
Michael O'leary
Ryanair
Rugby

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

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Latest Episodes

On this morning's Gift Grub, the crew were tackling the Christmas rush, navigating through traffic and festive frustrations! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

From Rory McIlroy finally winning the Masters to the chaos of the presidential election, Oasis mania sweeping Ireland, and Paschal Donohue stepping down, 2025 has been a busy year! The Gift Grub crew took on the annual wrap-up of the year to try and ... more

The results of the annual Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show End Of Year Poll are in! Click now to find out what was named song, gig, movie, podcast, and sports moment of the year.

Our Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from Junior Infants, Senior Infants, first and second class at Saint Conleth’s Infant school in Newbridge for a Christmas special of Shauna's School Run. She spoke to Fionn, Olivia, Iris, Duje, El... more

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Michael O'Leary
Chief Executive of Ryanair
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Rob Kearney
Former professional rugby player
Episode: Gift Grub: Rugby Stars React To World Cup Draw
Steven Gerrard
Liverpool legend and former player
Liverpool FC
Episode: Gift Grub: Stevie G Reacts To Liverpool's Scary Season
Steve Staunton
Former Liverpool and Ireland legend
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Paschal Donohoe
Former Irish Minister and now World Bank employee
World Bank
Episode: Gift Grub: Paschal's Last Day
Pauric McEnary
Listener connecting from Galway, discussing football and life with his dog.
Episode: The Irish Football Fans Are Hoarse But Happy
Donal Lennon
Participant in the rugby discussion focusing on the upcoming match and fan engagement
Episode: Gift Grub: Everyone Is Obsessed With The Football, Even The Rugby Fans
Mary Lou McDonald
Leader of the Sinn Féin Party
Sinn Féin
Episode: Gift Grub: Paschal Is Out Of Here!
Ray Christie
Listener interacting with Ian, known for his sports knowledge
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Ian Dempsey
Host of the Breakfast Show known for his engaging personality, humor, and interactions with listeners.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 334 ratings
  • it’s gone fairly tedious

    it’s become repetitive with the same old sketches

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Sow NG
    Ireland3 years ago
  • mostly a bit of fun

    good fun, perhaps ease up on those who may be affected more than you realise

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sow NG
    Ireland3 years ago
  • ??

    there’s definitely a following as they couldn’t be going this long. But gosh it’s gets tedious with same old Roy keane, Davy fitz etc

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Sow NG
    Ireland3 years ago
  • Gift grub is , well , Gift!

    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 love!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    polcoranoraknot
    Ireland4 years ago
  • Legendary

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Deepthroat
    4 years ago

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Overall, the show is seen as a light-hearted and comical take on current affairs and sports.
Listeners enjoy the humor and comedic sketches, often praising the Gift Grub segment.

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#77
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Talking Points

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Shauna's School Run - St Conleth's Infant School, Newbridge
Q: Does Santa need to look at maybe a more high-tech mode of transport?
Some children suggest modernizing his sleigh, adding new features like a navigator system.
Shauna's School Run - St Conleth's Infant School, Newbridge
Q: What will Santa do in January when it's all over?
The children suggest that Santa goes for a very long sleep and maybe takes a vacation.
Gift Grub: Ryanair Prime was just TOO successful for Michael O'Leary
Q: Why did you scrap the Prime membership scheme?
The scheme was terminated because customers were saving too much money, impacting Ryanair's profits.
Gift Grub: Rugby Stars React To World Cup Draw
Q: Johnny, is it true about the water swirling in the opposite direction in Australia?
Johnny jokes about the absurdity of the question, referencing previous interviews and the general fun they share.
Gift Grub: Rugby Stars React To World Cup Draw
Q: Rob, what's your takeaway from this draw?
Rob humorously blends his thoughts on the draw with a comedic scenario, indicating that it should be good, but his focus shifts to a light-hearted depiction of a lazy beach day.

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2. Rob Kearney
3. Steven Gerrard
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6. Pauric McEnary
7. Donal Lennon
8. Mary Lou McDonald

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