As we all know, there are Irish people dotted all over the world, and thousands of them still tune into Today FM every day for a little taste of home. Well, Ian is doing something very exciting this Christmas - he will be flying one lucky listener who is living abroad (and up to three of their friends or family members) to spend the festive period at home here in Ireland. The lucky winner will be chosen on the 15th of December and Ian will be catching up with all 5 of the finalists between now and then. This morning, he spoke to James Frawley from Limerick, who is living in New York. Click the play button above to hear James' chat with Iano.

Christmas Time Back Home: James Would Love To Fly Home To Meet His Brand New Niece or Nephew

Welcome to today, this is your captain speaking. With Iano at the helm, the Breakfast Show brings you up to speed on everything. News, sport, guests, giveaways, listener interaction and music - not to mention the legendary Gift Grub - all add to the mix of this 2-hour radio rollercoaster. Buckle up and come and have your breakfast.

Comedy

With connections in both Clare and Limerick, this weekend's Munster Hurling Final is going to prove difficult for President Michael D Higgins. He joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub and got into a bit of fluster when trying to pick sides. Hit play now to hear the full episode. 

Gift Grub: Michael D Can't Decide Who He's Shouting For In The Munster Final

Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from 1st and 2nd classes at City Quay National School, Dublin 2. She spoke to Indie, Reuben, Sidarth, Sam, Katie, Safa, Danni, Lily, Mason and Harley and asked them about loveable family pets and adults who never learned how to cycle. Hit play now to hear the full chat!            

Shauna's School Run - City Quay National School, Dublin

As Leaving Certificate students all across Ireland prepare to sit Maths Paper 1 today, some of the Gift Grub crew joined Ian, to reminise about their own school days and their mathematical strengths and weaknesses. Hit play now to hear the full episode. 

Gift Grub: Bertie Ahern Shares School Memories And His Struggles With Maths

John O'Shea managed to lead the Irish football team to victory on Tuesday night, with Troye Parrott scoring the winning goal against Hungary! The lads have had a tricky few months , so any win is welcomed! On this morning's Gift Grub, a special report highlighted just how big of a deal this is! Hit play to hear the full episode. 

Gift Grub: Rejoice! Ireland Actually WON A Football Match!

Election fever has hit Gift Grub. With just a few days left until the local and European elections, candidates are out on the campaign trail, meeting the people of Ireland and the Gift Grub microphones managed to pick up some of the more interesting interactions! Hit play now to hear the full episode.     

Christmas Time Back Home: James Would Love To Fly Home To Meet His Brand New Niece or Nephew

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