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 Dempsey announced that he was going to fly one lucky listener and their loved ones home for Christmas this year. The lucky winner was chosen this morning and that was James Frawley from Limerick, living in New York. Click play to hear the gorgeous moment when James found out he was coming home and be warned, you might need your tissues!

Christmas Time Back Home WINNER! James From Limerick  Is Coming Home For Christmas!

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Following on from the various RTÉ scandals over the last year, they've introduced a new 'Register of Gifts, which will require employees to declare any gifts they receive and any little nixers they might be working on. On this morning's Gift Grub, we got a sneak peak of a hotline set up to answer any  staff queries on this and the Gift Grub crew are being very cooperative. Hit play now to hear the full episode.   

Gift Grub: The RTÉ 'Register of Gifts' Hotline Is Hopping

This June Bank Holiday weekend, we'll be counting down the Today FM Top 1000, as voted for by the listeners of Today FM! Some of the most loved Gift Grub characters joined Ian this morning, to give their thoughts on the poll and who should be in the top spot. Hit play now to hear the full episode.               

Gift Grub: The Today FM Top 1000 Divides The Gift Grub Crew

Gift Grub's Daniel O'Donnell joined Ian on this morning's show and he had something to get off his chest. This has become a bit of a habit for Daniel! There is another radio ad that has been grinding his gears and he's ready to tell everyone about it. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Gift Grub: Daniel O'Donnell Lets Loose About Annoying Ad

After an incredible weekend of sport, Eamon Dunphy joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub. However, he was interrupted by Leeds fanatic, Matt Cooper, who was still mourning his team's loss against Southampton. Things got heated as the lads battled it out for 'The Last Word'. Hit play now to hear the full episode. 

Gift Grub: Matt and Eamon Battle It Out For 'The Last Word'

Hard luck to Leinster, who lost out at the weekend, when Toulouse took home the  Champions Cup. On this morning's Gift Grub, commentator Donal Lenihan joined Ian to give him the rundown of the game, and Munster man, ROG, was also on hand to commiserate. He could barely contain himself! Hit play now to listen to the full episode. 

Christmas Time Back Home WINNER! James From Limerick Is Coming Home For Christmas!

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