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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Welcome along to Gift Grub - Your Weekly Fix. We’ve pulled together all of the big Gift Grub moments from the week in one place, just to make life easier for you! From the public sector strikes to spider season, it's all here!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Welcome along to Gift Grub - Your Weekly Fix. We’ve pulled together all of the big Gift Grub moments from the week in one place, just to make life easier for you! From the budget to Christy Moore's new exhibition, it's all here.