Bruce Springsteen has rocked Ireland for the last week, travelling from Belfast to Kilkenny, on to Cork, and finishing up in Croke Park last night. The Boss is known for his epic gigs that go on for hours on end and last night was no exception. On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian crossed over to President Michael D Higgins, who was actually still at Croker because....Bruce was still going! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Matt Cooper is a long-time fan of Leeds FC, so following their 4-0 win to Norwich last night, he is absolutely beside himself. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub to share the giddiness.

A brand new art installation in Dublin City has been causing waves across the world. 'The Portal' links Dublin and New York City with a real-time visual connection but it has been overshadowed by 'inappropriate behaviour' that has set tongues wagging. On this morning's Gift Grub, the Liveline was hopping! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

It's National Bike Week and the Gift Grub gang have ventured out on their bikes to support the cause. Ian managed to catch up with some of Ireland's biggest names, who were getting some fresh air, out on the open roads this morning. To hear the full episode, hit play now!

GAA Go has caused quite a bit of controversy over the last year or two, particularly when high-profile matches are put behind a paywall. But, did you know that Bruce Springsteen was a GAA fan?! The Boss joined Ian on Gift Grub this morning to perform an exclusive song, highlighting the plight of GAA fans everywhere. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

You voted in your thousands and the results are in! Roy Keane came out on top in our poll of the top 25 Gift Grub characters of all time and he joined Ian on the line this morning. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Michael D Higgins congratulated Bambie Thugg on their Eurovision performance. He also tried out a new, pagan, techno, spoken-word piece, which he felt could work if he were ever to run for Eurovision himself. Yes, you read that right. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

You voted in your thousands and the results are in!

Join Ian Dempsey and Mario Rosentock as they countdown the top 25 Gift Grub characters of all time.

All to celebrate Gift Grub turning 25 on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show.

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This week, a brand new art installation launched in Dublin City. 'The Portal' links Dublin and New York City with a real-time visual connection and on this morning's Gift Grub, Bertie Ahern joined Ian to try out 'The Portal' in real-time. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

The European Elections will take place in early June and, would you believe, some of the Gift Grub crew are running! Hit play now to hear the full episode.

This morning's show was all about Mario Rosenstock and celebrating 25 brilliant years of Gift Grub. The man himself joined Ian in the studio to hear some lovely messages from some of the REAL characters of Gift Grub, as well as the most important element - the listeners. Hit play now to hear the full episode!