The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

A lighthearted discussion regarding the current lull in major sporting events following the conclusion of the World Cup and various All-Ireland finals. The presenters check in with correspondents at Croke Park and other locations to assess the state of GAA, rugby, and upcoming athletic competitions. The episode covers the lack of immediate GAA news, the wait for the next national league and championship, and the absence of Champions Cup rugby. It concludes with a look toward the European athletics championships and the participation of Dundalk's Kate O'Connor in the heptathlon.

Host Ian Dempsey attempts to surprise football legend Roy Keane with a surprise birthday phone call to celebrate his 55th birthday. The segment features an unexpected interaction where Keane dismisses the concept of birthday celebrations as predictable and unnecessary. The call escalates as several former colleagues and football figures, including Mick McCarthy, Niall Quinn, and Jason McAteer, join the line to offer their well-wishes, only to be met with further characteristic grumbling from Keane.

This episode of Gift Grub features a series of satirical sketches mocking government waste in Ireland, including expensive infrastructure projects and the installation of a multi-million euro sauna at Leinster House. The episode also parodies the chaos of school holidays and includes a comedic news interview with personified National Lottery balls. The program continues with a sketch featuring former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in a sauna, followed by a 'support group' skit where well-known Irish media personalities and political figures struggle to let go of their famous radio personas.

A collection of satirical sketches from Today FM's Gift Grub, presented as part of the Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show. The episode features various comedic segments including a celebration of Mayo's sporting triumphs with reports from Louis Walsh and Marty Morrissey, a surreal horse racing commentary at the Galway Races featuring personified horses, and a mock investigative report on the enforcement of a nationwide hosepipe ban.

Host Ian Dempsey welcomes Breej Franey to the show for a poignant 'kickstart' segment. On the occasion of her 10th wedding anniversary, Breej shares the story behind a special song that she and her late husband, Owen, used to enter their wedding reception in 2016. Following Owen's passing in December 2023, the song has become a shared way for Breej and her three children to celebrate his memory through dance. Breej reflects on her connection to the radio station and her determination to fulfill a long-held dream of participating in the morning segment. The episode concludes with a dedication to her husband and children, accompanied by the song that serves as a cornerstone of their family's resilience.

This episode of Gift Grub explores the social tensions and alleged lawlessness arising from a nationwide hosepipe ban. Through a series of satirical reports, the segment examines the rise of neighborhood surveillance, featuring a fictional 'Snitchers Hotline' for reporting water transgressors and a mock true-crime investigation titled Crime World. The content highlights various characters accused of violating the ban, ranging from neighbors using paddling pools to individuals using power washers on bins.

An episode of Gift Grub on the Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show featuring a satirical horse racing commentary. The segment parodies the Galway races, specifically focusing on a fictional handicap hurdle race titled 'The kids are driving us absolutely mental in the house'. The commentary uses horse names to mimic common parental frustrations and domestic arguments.

This episode of Gift Grub on the Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show captures the atmosphere at McHale Park in Castlebar, where thousands gathered to welcome home Mayo heroes. The broadcast features a comedic play-by-play of recent sporting action involving Kobe McDonald and a musical tribute dedicated to Andy. The segment highlights the intense emotion and celebration following a significant victory for the Mayo team.

A comedic segment from the Gift Grub sketch on the Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, featuring a live report from Mick Burns Pub in Castlebar, County Mayo. The broadcast captures an exaggerated celebration of a long-awaited victory, with Louis Walsh reporting on the formation of a new boy band and various celebrity connections to the region. The segment uses hyperbolic language to describe the end of a seventy-five-year period of hardship for the people of Mayo.

A segment from the Gift Grub comedy sketch on the Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, featuring a satirical report from Marty Morrissey at Croke Park. The sketch depicts a massive, persistent gathering of Mayo football fans who refuse to leave the stadium, leading to a standoff involving high-profile figures such as President Catherine Connolly, GAA President Charlotte Burns, and Taoiseach Micheal Martin. The report highlights the atmosphere of the 'beautiful standoff' and includes humorous claims regarding the birth of numerous babies named Kobe at Mayo University Hospital. The segment uses exaggerated reporting styles to satirize the devotion of Mayo supporters.

This episode of Gift Grub features a variety of comedic sketches, including a parody of Christy Moore discussing the hosepipe ban and a satirical religious mass for Mayo GAA fans. The episode also includes sports impressions of Marty Morrissey, Davey Fitzgerald, and Eamon Dunphy discussing recent hurling and football results. Additionally, the episode covers news regarding changes to the National Lottery, featuring a satirical interview with personified lottery balls 46 and 47 as they discuss being removed from the draw due to recent cutbacks.

In this episode of Gift Grub on the Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, legendary musician Christy Moore joins the program to share his concerns regarding a nationwide hosepipe ban. Moore expresses anxiety over increased surveillance and neighborly snitching, presenting an original comedic song that satirizes the social paranoia and personal hygiene sacrifices resulting from water restrictions. The episode also features promotional information for Apple Green's annual 24-7 event, highlighting one-day-only food and service offers available this Friday.

Ray Foley presents a special edition of Gift Grub on the Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, featuring a comedic parody of a religious mass dedicated to Mayo's hopes for the All-Ireland Final. The sketch features a satirical sermon centered around the pursuit of Sam Maguire and the spiritual significance of players like Kobe and Andy Moran. The episode uses religious imagery and liturgical structures to satirize the intense sporting expectations and historical struggles of Mayo GAA fans. The segment concludes with a musical tribute to the Mayo landscape.

A comedic segment from the Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show on Today FM discussing changes to the National Lottery. The episode explores the news that the lottery is reducing its ball count from 47 to 45 for a midweek draw, ostensibly to increase winning chances. The segment features a satirical interview with personified lottery balls 46 and 47, who discuss their removal due to cutbacks. The conversation covers their experiences inside the glass draw bubble, their relationships with other numbers like the cocky number 7 and the troubled number 13, and their future plans in bingo halls and raffles.

The Gift Grub morning show on Today FM discusses the aftermath of the All-Ireland hurling final, focusing on Limerick's victory over Galway. The hosts review various newspaper headlines celebrating the 'Treaty triumph' and the joy in Limerick following their win. The episode features a comedic segment with Marty Morrissey using global geographical references to describe the scale of the victory, followed by an interview with Davey Fitzgerald, who offers a blunt critique of Galway's performance and calls for managerial changes.

In this episode, Eamon Dunphy joins the program to provide a critique of the recent World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The discussion covers the match outcome, featuring Ferran Torres and Nico Williams, alongside a highly critical review of the halftime entertainment involving Madonna, Justin Bieber, and Shakira. Dunphy offers his perspective on the quality of the football and the spectacle surrounding the event.