The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show
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 legenda...
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- Daniel1 ep
- Catherine Connolly1 ep
- Daniel O'Donnell1 ep
Also: Christy Moore, Brian Kerr, Kenneth Egan
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- 🇮🇪Ireland · ComedyHOME#45846 to 4.5K
- 🇦🇪AE · Comedy#18116 to 86
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862 to 4.6K🎙 Daily cadence·1,000 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
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2.9K to 15K🇮🇪98%🇦🇪2% - Active Followers
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1.6K to 8.4K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/27/26 |  Gift Grub: Ryan Tubridy To Dip His Toe In Politics | Is Ryan Tubridy heading for the Dáil?! That's what the papers are saying anyway! On this morning's Gift Grub, he joined Ray on the line to outline his ideas. Hit play now to hear the episode in full. | 3m 19s | ||||||
| 10/24/26 |  Gift Grub: Your Weekly Fix✨ | Gift GrubKatie Taylor+3 | — | — | Clare | Gift GrubKatie Taylor+4 | — | 16m 27s | |
| 10/22/26 |  Gift Grub: Miriam & Liam Gallagher Clash Over Fontaines DC | Miriam O’Callaghan came out this week in defence of Irish band Fontaines DC who have been getting some criticism from Liam Gallagher of Oasis fame. Miriam, Liam, Dave Fanning and Pat Kenny all come together for this Gift Grub Prime Time special to get everything out on the table! Gift Grub on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, exclusively on Today FM. | 4m 21s | ||||||
| 10/21/26 |  Gift Grub: Johnny Sexton Is Bringing His Expertise To A Hotel Near You | Johnny Sexton has landed a new gig… not on a pitch, but in the Johnstown Collection Hotel Group, brought in as “strategic advisor” on team behaviour and culture.As forensic as he was on the pitch, Johnny is checking EVERYTHING on his first day! Gift Grub on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, exclusively on Today FM. | 3m 54s | ||||||
| 10/20/26 |  Gift Grub: Crimecall Reveals The Latest Scrotes At Large In Ireland | Crimecall was on RTE last night. A show that has been running for years and is apparently pulling in huge ratings for RTE. Last night's episode featured some "scrotes" still roaming the streets of the country...Gift Grub on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, exclusively on Today FM. | 3m 47s | ||||||
| 10/19/26 |  Gift Grub: Can You Handle Marty Morrissey's 2027 Calendar? | Marty Morrissey is back, and this time he’s gone full glossy… with a calendar for 2027 that’s “flying off the shelves” all over Ireland.Marty joins Ray to talk about the “12 Marty’s” and he’s already out shooting the 2028 edition.Gift Grub on the Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, exclusively on Today FM. | 2m 17s | ||||||
| 10/19/26 |  Gift Grub: Munster, Leinster & Connacht All Victorious In Europe | It was a huge weekend of Champions Cup rugby, with Leinster, Munster and even Connacht all getting in on the action.Leinster legend Rob Kearney, Munster cheerleader Donal Lenihan and Connacht's gorgeous representative Garron Noone all join Ray with their take on the weekend's action. | 2m 30s | ||||||
| 10/16/26 |  Gift Grub: Spider Season Has Miriam Trapped! | Have you noticed an influx of spiders in your home? You’re not imagining it, and yes, they are bigger! Apparently, it’s spider season! Poor Miriam O’Callaghan joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub, and she was in a bit of a bind! Hit play now to hear the episode in full. | 3m 18s | ||||||
| 10/16/26 |  Gift Grub: Munster Take On Racing 92 | Munster take on Racing 92 in Cork this weekend at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, but it seems the ticket sales have been a bit slow. Donal Lenihan joined Ian on the line to investigate what is happening! Hit play now to hear the episode in full. | 3m 50s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 |  Gift Grub: How Can GAA Players Get More Kip?! | According to a new report released this week, 73% of GAA players are 'poor sleepers'. Why is that, and what can they do to improve on that stat?! Well, on this morning’s Gift Grub, Davy Fitz had an exciting idea to counteract the sleep crisis sweeping Gaelic games! Hit play now to hear the episode in full. | 3m 56s | ||||||
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| 10/14/26 |  Gift Grub: Michael D Fights Back! | Ever wonder how former President Michael D Higgins is adjusting to life after Áras an Uachtaráin? Well, on this morning's Gift Grub, we caught up with Michael D and Sabina, and it turns out they are experiencing a few issues in Galway. Hit play now to hear the episode in full. | 3m 42s | ||||||
| 10/13/26 |  Gift Grub: Mary Lou Lets Rip At Micheál Martin Over Strike | With the country on the cusp of going on strike tomorrow, Mary Lou McDonald had a number of concerns, criticisms and accusations to level at Taoiseach Michéal Martin and Tanaiste Simon Harris. However, they didn't seem too bothered by any of it! Hit play now to hear the episode in full. | 3m 49s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 |  Gift Grub: Staff Are Feeling The Heat At RTÉ | Well, RTÉ are back in the news again! The government has cut its funding to the national broadcaster by €20 million and apparently staff have expressed worry about the cutbacks. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian caught up with some of the Gift Grub crew, who might be affected. Hit play now to hear the episode in full. | 3m 06s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 | Gift Grub: Brian Kerr and Robbie Keane React To Man City Win | Manchester City delivered a big 3-0 victory over Liverpool yesterday; City's first after being found guilty of financial rule breaches. Naturally, there was a lot of tension in the crowd and on this morning's Gift Grub, Brian Kerr and Robbie Keane were on hand to talk us through the win. Hit play now to hear the episode in full. | 2m 50s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 | Gift Grub: Rob Kearney Gets Excited About Leinster’s New Home | The RDS stadium, now renamed the Laya Arena, is set to be officially unveiled this weekend, as Leinster takes on Cardiff.Rugby legends Rob Kearney and Johnny Sexton joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to express their excitement about the new venue. Hit play now to hear the episode in full. | 2m 34s | ||||||
| 10/9/26 | Gift Grub: Christy Moore Marks Major Milestone | Irish legend Christy Moore launched a new exhibition this week, which features a collection of memorabilia spanning his career. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to tell him more. Hit play now to hear the episode in full. | 3m 44s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 |  Gift Grub: Simon Harris Juggles Babies and Budgets | On this morning's Gift Grub, Simon Harris attempted to explain the details of the new tax-free investment accounts announced with the budget, whilst juggling baby duties. Bertie Ahern chimed in with his say, as did Mary Lou McDonald, who had a few criticisms. Hit play now to hear the episode in full. | 4m 02s | ||||||
| 10/7/26 |  Gift Grub: Radio ROG Dedicate A Special To Peter O’Mahony | On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to the Radio ROG studio for a very special episode of the show. However, there's no rugby on, so what are they doing?! Well, they are hosting a one-off, dedicated to Peter O'Mahony's audiobook, of course! Hit play now to hear the episode in full. | 4m 48s | ||||||
| 10/6/26 |  Gift Grub: Budget Day Chaos For Simon Harris | It’s Budget Day, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Simon Harris was under serious pressure to get the numbers sorted, despite being baffled by spreadsheets! Hit play now to hear the episode in full. | 4m 39s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 |  Gift Grub: Matt Cooper Investigates Late Late Show Song Slaughter | On this morning's Gift Grub, Matt Cooper and Frank Greaney joined Ian to investigate an incident at RTÉ’s Late Late Show Country Music Special, where two Dolly Parton classics were brutally murdered! Hit play now to hear the episode in full. | 2m 50s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 |  Gift Grub: Pierce Brosnan Has A New Fan | On this morning's Gift Grub, Michael Flatley called in to declare his love for his new favourite show - Mobland. He was actually joined on the line by the star of the series...Pierce Brosnan! Hit play now to hear the episode in full. | 2m 55s | ||||||
| 10/2/26 |  Gift Grub: Davy & Mullane Debate Zuckerberg's GAA Donation | Gift Grub tackles the biggest “windfall” in the sunny southeast as Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan donate €150,000 to three GAA clubs in Waterford — and not everyone is delighted.Waterford hurling legend John Mullane rings in, then Clare’s own Davy Fitz jumps on. Pure county rivalry chaos, Gift Grub-style. | 4m 05s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 |  Gift Grub: Taoiseach & Tánaiste Pay Homage To Dolly Parton | The Late Late Show goes full country this week with the annual special celebrating the music of Dolly, Daniel and more. Micheál Martin and Simon Harris join Patrick Kielty for a special tribute to Dolly ahead of Budget Day next Tuesday. | 4m 14s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 |  Gift Grub: Ronan Keating Wants Some Of U2's Viral Magic | Ronan Keating is on tour at the moment and coming to a city near you soon! With U2's publicity stunts going viral last week in Dublin, Ro is on the hunt to recreate some of that magic. | 3m 44s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 |  Gift Grub: Are Man City Still The Champions? | Manchester City are finally found guilty of 114 charges of financial doping — and Gift Grub imagines the one protest the Premier League never saw coming.From Steven Gerrard and Sir Alex Ferguson to José Mourinho, Jürgen Klopp, Mick McCarthy and Roy Keane, a rogue’s gallery of football royalty gathers “for the fans” to vent, sing, and rewrite history with a few choice grudges.A chaotic, chant-filled Gift Grub for everyone… except City fans. | 3m 48s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | advertisementpublic opinion+3 | Daniel | Today FMGift Grub | — | adToday FM+5 | — | 5m 03s | ||
| 9/9/26 | politicscomedy+3 | Catherine Connolly | Today FM | Ireland | Catherine ConnollyDonald Trump+5 | — | 5m 19s | ||
| 9/8/26 | Westlifemusic residency+3 | — | Westlife | Dublin3Arena+1 | Westlife3Arena+5 | — | 2m 55s | ||
| 9/7/26 | Celebrity GoggleboxTV criticism+3 | Daniel O'Donnell | Today FMCelebrity Gogglebox | — | Celebrity GoggleboxIan Dempsey+3 | — | 3m 20s | ||
| 9/7/26 | Katie TaylorCroke Park+3 | — | — | Croke Park | Katie TaylorCroke Park+3 | — | 3m 13s | ||
| 9/4/26 | musicbusiness+3 | Christy Moore | Today FM | — | Christy MooreIan Dempsey+4 | — | 5m 20s | ||
| 9/4/26 | boxingKatie Taylor+3 | Kenneth Egan | Today FM | Croke ParkBray | Katie TaylorKenneth Egan+3 | — | 4m 28s | ||
| 9/4/26 | musicconcerts+3 | Brian Kerr | Fontaines DCElectric Picnic | Slane Castle | Fontaines DCBrian Kerr+3 | — | 3m 15s | ||
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Chart history for The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show
Peaked at #45 in Ireland, currently #45 in Ireland.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| Ireland | — | #45 | #45 | — |
| AE | — | #181 | #181 | — |
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.