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“I almost stole Bowie’s stubbed out cigarette!” - Ian Dempsey

“I almost stole Bowie’s stubbed out cigarette!” - Ian Dempsey

Update: 2025-11-09

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Ultra cool and charming radio icon Ian Dempsey talks Brendan through his life in five songs, from his early days working in pirate radio, his imminent 65th birthday to giving up smoking 6 months ago, and his eclectic music taste which includes David Bowie, Paul Brady and Supertramp.

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“I almost stole Bowie’s stubbed out cigarette!” - Ian Dempsey

“I almost stole Bowie’s stubbed out cigarette!” - Ian Dempsey

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