The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

Gameshow genius and author Richard Osman has just released the sequel to his bestselling debut novel 'The Thursday Murder Club', entitled 'The Man Who Died Twice'. On The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, Richard told Ian about the retirement village that inspired the novels and revealed his plans for a third and fourth book in the series. Richard also spoke about his career in TV production, working on shows like Big Brother, and revealed one of his favourite gameshow formats. He even played a game of Waffle and gave Ian his assessment of the game! Find out what he thought by pressing the Play button.  

Pádraig Harrington's Team Europe will tee off in day one of the Ryder Cup today. Boris Johnson joined The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this morning to cheer on the European side. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/09/24101625/Gift-Grub-24-September-Boris-Johnson-Ryder-Cup.mp3"][/audio] The British PM then insisted that Europe would be completely flamboozled without the Brits. Catch all the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button above.

Two huge Lotto jackpots are up for grabs this weekend - the National Lottery stands at €18 million, while the Euromillions jackpot is a whopping €130 million! This morning on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, Ian spoke to Lotto lovers Michael D. Higgins and Paschal Donohoe, who have their numbers at the ready. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/09/24090319/Gift-Grub-24-September-Lotto-.mp3"][/audio] Meanwhile, Ray D'Arcy didn't have one good thing to say about the prospect of winning the Lotto. Catch all the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button above.

Gogglebox Ireland is back and some well known faces appeared on couches around the country in this Gift Grub celebrity special. Conor McGregor was paired up with Davy Fitz as they watched Ultimate Hell Week and Kin. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/09/23101900/Gift-Grub-23-September-Gogglebox-Ireland-STING.mp3"][/audio] Meanwhile, Paschal Donohoe blew a fuse watching the Six One News. Catch all the Gift Grub fun by pressing the Play button above.

Back To School The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show visited its first school in 19 months this week! Aisling Bonner from the Breakfast Show Crew headed to Scoil Naomh Mhuire in Staplestown, County Kildare to chat to the kids in Ms Radford's 3rd and 4th class. They were so welcoming, they even gave her a round of applause! Aisling chatted to Aoife, Grace, Cathal, Ted, Matilda, Lucy, Amelia, Daniel C, Emma, Andrew, Cillian, Sadhbh, Daniel K, Mason, Cian, Ryan, Niamh, Rachel, Isabella, Martha, Meabh, Seán T, Seán D, Áine, Liobhán, Cormac and Oscar. Presidents and Scientists With Michael D. Higgins hitting the headlines this past week, Aisling asked the kids what the President's role is and what he actually does. And after chatting last week about a group of scientists who are toilet training a herd of cattle to protect the environment, Aisling asked the students how they thought they might go about potty training a cow. There could definitely be some future Presidents and scientists in Ms Radford's class! [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/09/23091646/Schools-Staplestown-Kildare.mp3"][/audio] To hear Aisling's chat with the kids of Scoil Naomh Mhuire, press the Play button above. If you'd like Aisling to visit your school, send your details to [email protected]