Ian Dempsey, born on January 16, 1961, is a renowned Irish television and radio presenter, best known for hosting The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show on Today FM since 1998. His career began in radio during childhood and expanded to include various RTÉ shows, culminating in successful TV programs. Dempsey is celebrated for his informal, engaging style, winning multiple awards for his work. He lives in Dublin with his wife Ger and has three children, maintaining a strong presence in Irish media and entertaining audiences with his unique comedic approach.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 225 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Dublin (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Ian
God is gracious
Read Full Ian Name AnalysisJanuary 16, 1961 Facts
Generation Group
Ian Dempsey belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Dublin
Occupation: comedy writer | radio personality | television presenter
Spouses: Ger
Children: 3
Employers: Today FM | RTÉ
Awards Received: Best Radio DJ - National (nominated in 2010 Meteor Awards) | PPI Radio Awards Hall of Fame induction (2016)
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for January 16, 1961
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 16, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 16, 2026 |
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| Sun | 26 Capricorn 8 | 26 Capricorn 22 | 1 Aries 38 |
| Moon | 20 Capricorn 27 | 0 Capricorn 4 | 13 Gemini 30 |
| Mercury | 2 Aquarius 54 | 23 Capricorn 4 | 3 Pisces 59 |
| Venus | 12 Pisces 36 | 28 Capricorn 42 | 29 Aries 2 |
| Mars | 2 Cancer 48 | 24 Capricorn 38 | 9 Cancer 39 |
| Jupiter | 17 Capricorn 35 | 19 Cancer 17 | 1 Aquarius 7 |
| Saturn | 21 Capricorn 42 | 27 Pisces 9 | 28 Capricorn 19 |
| Uranus | 24 Leo 55 | 27 Taurus 37 | 22 Leo 18 |
| Neptune | 11 Scorpio 6 | 29 Pisces 45 | 10 Scorpio 53 |
| Pluto | 7 Virgo 46 | 3 Aquarius 12 | 6 Virgo 13 |
| Rahu | 8 Virgo 31 | 11 Pisces 20 | 5 Virgo 4 |
| Ketu | 8 Pisces 31 | 11 Virgo 20 | 5 Pisces 4 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Ian Dempsey's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2026