There has been a lot of conversation around the RTÉ presenter wages and their top earners. A selection of the highest-paid staff joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub, to crunch the numbers and defend their pay. Hit play now to hear the full episode. 

Gift Grub: RTÉ Presenters Defend Their Wages

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

Michael Flatley is a man of many talents. He dances, he acts, he directs movies, he paints and he even plays the flute. But, he has his sights set on the Christmas market. Michael Flatley's Christmas Dance Spectacular is very much in the pipeline! On this morning's Gift Grub, listeners were treated to a sneak peek of the production! Hit play now for the full episode.

Gift Grub: Get A Glimpse Of Flatley's Christmas Extravaganza

The sun has set on Jurgen Klopp's time at Liverpool. With emotions running high Liverpool legends try one last thing to convince Jurgen Klopp to stay on as Liverpool manager.  Catch the Gift Grub fun by pressing the play button. 

Gift Grub: Liverpool Legends Beg Klopp To Stay

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. 

Gift Grub: Michael D Calls In Live From Bruce Springsteen Gig At Croker - He's Still Going!

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. 

Gift Grub: Leeds Fan Matt Cooper Is Super Giddy For His Beloved Super Leeds

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.      

Gift Grub: RTÉ Presenters Defend Their Wages

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