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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 a Crimecall special to Johnny Sexton's new gig, it's all here!

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.

Irish legend Christy Moore launched a new exhibition this week, which features a collection of memorabilia spanning his career. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to tell him more. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Simon Harris attempted to explain the details of the new tax-free investment accounts announced with the budget, whilst juggling baby duties. Bertie Ahern chimed in with his say, as did Mary Lou McDonald, who had a few criticisms. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed live to the Radio ROG studio for a very special episode of the show. However, there's no rugby on, so what are they doing?! Well, they are hosting a one-off, dedicated to Peter O'Mahony's audiobook, of course! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

It’s Budget Day, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Simon Harris was under serious pressure to get the numbers sorted, despite being baffled by spreadsheets! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Matt Cooper and Frank Greaney joined Ian to investigate an incident at RTÉ’s Late Late Show Country Music Special, where two Dolly Parton classics were brutally murdered! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Michael Flatley called in to declare his love for his new favourite show - Mobland. He was actually joined on the line by the star of the series...Pierce Brosnan! 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 Man City's charges to the Late Late Country Music Special, it's all here.

Gift Grub tackles the biggest “windfall” in the sunny southeast as Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan donate €150,000 to three GAA clubs in Waterford — and not everyone is delighted.

Waterford hurling legend John Mullane rings in, then Clare’s own Davy Fitz jumps on.

Pure county rivalry chaos, Gift Grub-style.

The Late Late Show goes full country this week with the annual special celebrating the music of Dolly, Daniel and more.

Micheál Martin and Simon Harris join Patrick Kielty for a special tribute to Dolly ahead of Budget Day next Tuesday.

Ronan Keating is on tour at the moment and coming to a city near you soon!

With U2's publicity stunts going viral last week in Dublin, Ro is on the hunt to recreate some of that magic.

Manchester City are finally found guilty of 114 charges of financial doping — and Gift Grub imagines the one protest the Premier League never saw coming.

From Steven Gerrard and Sir Alex Ferguson to José Mourinho, Jürgen Klopp, Mick McCarthy and Roy Keane, a rogue’s gallery of football royalty gathers “for the fans” to vent, sing, and rewrite history with a few choice grudges.

A chaotic, chant-filled Gift Grub for everyone… except City fans.

Oasis tickets are officially gone — all 27 shows sold out — but who from Gift Grub got them??

Miriam, Willie O Dea and Keith Duffy all reveal varying degrees of success with codes and the now golden tickets!

On this morning’s Gift Grub, Ian crosses to Daniel for a review of RTÉ’s brand new drama, Tall Tales and Murder — and Daniel is absolutely...raving about it!

Part Fair City on magic mushrooms, part Love/Hate, there's enough chaos to keep you on the edge of your seat.

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 Ed Sheeran to the latest sporting autobiography, it's all here.

Our very own Mario Rosenstock has released his first book, Gift Grub & Me, and on this morning's Gift Grub, Ian caught up with the man of the moment, published author, Mr Mario Rosenstock. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's Gift Grub, ahead of the Ireland match in Kosovo, Ian crossed live to Radio Roy for a special preview of the game. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Well, it's safe to say Ed Sheeran has been in the limelight quite a bit recently. On this morning's Gift Grub, he was desperate to move on from the drama and talk about his music, but it didn't quite work out that way. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

The Government’s 'Be Emergency Ready' initiative is kicking off today, with millions of booklets landing on doorsteps across the country, warning us to stock up on water, torches, blankets and tinned food. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian had a few questions. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Yet another rugby autobiography is landing on the shelves, and this time it’s Munster legend Peter O’Mahony. On this morning's Gift Grub, Donal Lenihan, Johnny Sexton and Ronan O’Gara joined Ian to have their say on it. 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 Troy Parrott Mania to The Ploughing Championships, it's all here.

The Late Late Show is back tonight, and Gift Grub is already in full swing trying to predict who’ll be walking out first.

Ivan Yates is on the line to reveal what the bookies are saying, where the money’s going, and who’s causing an absolute avalanche of bets.

Spanish football has a new hero, and it just so happens to be a lad from Dublin! On this morning’s Gift Grub, it was all about Troy Parrott's brilliant start at Real Betis. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

On this morning's show, Ian was joined in studio by the one and only Neven Maguire to chat about his brand new cookbook, One Pan Wins. It's all about flavour with less mess, less washing-up, and proper convenient cooking. Sorted! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

With news of the National Transport Authority relaxing the rules and allowing pets on public transport, Taoiseach Micheál Martin joined Ian on the line to explain how it’s all going to work in practice. Lots of people seem opposed to the idea, but Michael D Higgins is chuffed. Hit play now to hear the episode in full!