The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

With a nationwide hosepipe ban looming, Christy Moore has been “ruminating” about curtain-twitching neighbours, garden snitching, and the fear of living like it’s East Germany in 1973.

So what does a legend do when the country’s under water restrictions? He writes a song, of course.

From dirty jiggly bits to patriotic one-flush tactics, have a listen to Christy’s brand-new hosepipe-ban ballad.

All week in Mayo, it’s candles lit, prayers said and everyone treading lightly… because Sam might finally be heading west on Sunday.

On this morning’s Gift Grub, Ray crosses live to a packed church somewhere in the county for the “Mayo for Sam All-Ireland Mass”, where the congregation is in full voice and the readings are straight out of the Book of Andy Moran.

The National Lottery is shaking things up with an extra midweek draw… and by “shaking things up”, they’ve decided to ditch two balls. Yep, 46 and 47 are out, and they’re not taking it well.

On this morning’s Gift Grub, Ray crosses live to Miriam on Primetime for an exclusive studio interview with the two “removed” balls.

After Spain’s dramatic World Cup final win over Argentina, Ray caught up with one of the country’s most seasoned football voices - Gift Grub's Eamon Dunphy. But instead of a glowing match review, Eamon gave a blistering takedown of the match and...then he started on Madonna. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Limerick are back on top after a huge All-Ireland Hurling Final win, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ray crossed live to Marty Morrissey, who was in his element. He also chatted to Davy Fitz, who has his sights on a new gig. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.