Taoiseach Leo Varadkar shocked the nation with his resignation yesterday. The announcement was followed by many questions from the public. What drove him to stand down? What will he do next?  Ian was lucky enough to get the man himself on the line this morning and was able to quiz him and probe a bit deeper. It turns out, 'He's Just Leo'. Hit play now to hear the full episode. 

Gift Grub: Varadkar Goes Full Ryan Gosling With Beautiful Rendition Of 'I'm Just Leo'

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

After a record-breaking crowd flocked to see The Wolfe Tones at last year's Electric Picnic, they are returning this year but this time, on the main stage. They joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub and gave a special performance. Hit play now to hear the full episode.      

Gift Grub: The Wolfe Tones Look Forward To Another Electric Picnic Gig

To celebrate an amazing 25 years of Gift Grub, the show is going on the road. Gift Grub Live ‘25 will hit the 3Arena on Friday 28th March 2025 for one night only.  All the gang are excited at the prospect! Hit play now to hear the full episode. 

Gift Grub: The Show Is Going On The Road -  Next Stop, The 3Arena!

It’s all about Electric Picnic today. There has been a huge amount of speculation about potential headliners and who they might be but the lineup will FINALLY be announced today. Ronan Keating joined Ian on this morning's Gift Grub, to let it be known that he won't be there. Hit play now to hear the full episode. 

Gift Grub: Ronan Keating Declares Himself Out Of The Running For Electric Picnic

Gift Grub's Daniel O'Donnell joined Ian on this morning's show and he had something to get off his chest. There is one particular radio ad that has been grinding his gears and he HAD to share his annoyance. Hit play now to hear the full episode. 

Gift Grub: Daniel O'Donnell Goes SPARE Over Annoying Ad

Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from Ms McDonald’s first class in Our Lady of Lourdes NS in Bunclody. She spoke to: Alex, Paulo, Emma, Aoife, Molly, Bridget, Will, Amber Rose, Lilly, Ruby, Tadgh and Nicole.   With Simon Harris stepping into his new role as Taoiseach, she asked the kids what they wanted from the leader of the country and she also quizzed them about the importance of table manners.   Click play now to hear what they had to say! 

Gift Grub: Varadkar Goes Full Ryan Gosling With Beautiful Rendition Of 'I'm Just Leo'

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