The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

The bloody rain. Will it ever stop!?
The East coast got a battering this week but it hasn't stopped raining in 2026 across the country.
We see how the weather is affecting government, media and more in Gift Grub.

Eric Trump, son of American president Donald Trump, has said his father intends to build a Trump Tower in Dublin.
The president joined Ian this morning to talk about his plans and his planned renovation work on the Cliffs of Moher.

Drive on any road in Ireland and it won't take you long to see someone with their head down while driving. They are on their phone.
The RSA observed two-thirds (67%) of drivers using a mobile device were using it in their hand, typing or scrolling, while the rest held it to their ear.
Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy and Daniel O Donnell joined Ian this morning to discuss their campaign to stop the people of Ireland from scrolling while driving.

People are queueing up to pay tribute to Michael O Leary after his spat with billionaire Elon Musk last week.
Taoiseach Michael Martin and broadcaster Matt Cooper joined Ian to gush over Michael.

Yet again, the Irish are celebrating yet another acting nomination at the Oscars. This time it's Jessie Buckley for her role in Hamnet.
Ian was joined by Irish acting royalty this morning when Brendan Gleeson and Pierce Brosnan gave their reaction to the news.