EPISODE 130: BILLY DUNNE & DANIEL CRONIN
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This week we're bringing you a double episode so get comfortable as you're in for a treat!
EPISODE 129: KEVIN O'BRIEN & JACK KENNELLY
GRI
This week Barry chats to two guests! Both busy preparing for the English Greyhound Derby. First guest up is Kevin O'Brien, owner of Clona Duke, a sensational tracker that set records at the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial earlier this year, followed by another stunning performance at the Time Greyhoundd Nutrition Select Stakes in Waterford.
EPISODE 128: JAKE FAUL
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This week Barry chats to a young greyhound trainer from Youghal, Jake Faul, who has enjoyed 17 successes this year alone! Owning greyhounds is certainly a family affair for the Fauls with all generations involved and sharing a love of greyhounds.
EPISODE 127: GRAHAM HOLLAND
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This week Barry chats to one of the biggest names in the business of greyhound trainers, Graham Holland. Having recently enjoyed success at Shelbourne Park's BresBet Easter Cup, with Swords Rex claiming the €25,000 to the winner prize.
EPISODE 126: WILLIE RIGNEY
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This week, Barry chats to a man well-known in the industry, Willie Rigney, co-owner of Time Greyhound Nutrition. They chat about the action in the opening round of the Select Stakes in Waterford’s Kilcohan Park, which is kindly sponsored by Time Greyhound Nutrition.
EPISODE 125: TRACEY FITZPATRICK AND DAVE BOURKE
GRI
This week Barry chats to two guests, both having enjoyed recent success at the Enniscorthy track.
EPISODE 124: MICHAEL BUTLER
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This week, Barry chats to Michael Butler following his family’s great success in Curraheen Park last weekend when Maries Wedding won the Apex Global Resources Ltd Cork Oaks.
EPISODE 123: DAVID LYNCH
This week Barry chats to a man who has been involved with greyhounds his whole life, David Lynch.
EPISODE 122: DAVID HARRINGTON
This week Barry chats to David Harrington, chairman of the Curraheen Park Supporters Club.
EPISODE 121: IAN REILLY AND WILLIE RIGNEY
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We have a two for one special this week as Barry chats to greyhound trainer, Ian Reilly, and Time Greyhound Nutrition Cork Cup Sponsor, Willie Rigney.
EPISODE 120: RICHY BRANNIGAN
This week Barry chats to Richy Brannigan, a man who's passion for greyhound racing is evident.
EPISODE 119: MICHAEL O'DWYER
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This week Barry chats to Michael O'Dwyer, a greyhound fanatic living in Hawaii.
EPISODE 118: LIAM DOWLING AND TOMMY CAFFERY
GRI
This week we have two special guests joining us! Our first is leading greyhound trainer, Liam Dowling from Ballymac Kennels.
EPISODE 117: BERKIE BROWNE
This week were heading down south to the Kingdom to chat to the one and only Berkie Browne, a widely known bookmaker from Tralee.
EPISODE 116: BILLY MCMAHON
This week we’re heading across the water, as Barry chats to Billy McMahon, a well-known Greyhound racing supporter from Essex
EPISODE 115: MOST LISTENED TO OF 2022
It's the first Talking Dogs Podcast of 2023 and we have a very special episode to start the new year. This episode features our most listened to Podcast guests of 2022.
EPISODE 114: FRANK NYHAN
Barry Drake
For the final podcast episode of 2022, Barry is joined by Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland Chairman, Frank Nyhan.
EPISODE 113: MICHAEL HEENEY
Barry speaks to Michael Heeney, a man who has been involved in dogs for a long time joins us from Waterford.
EPISODE 112: RACHEL WHEELER
Barry chats to Rachel Wheeler this week, a talented greyhound owner & trainer. Rachel is gearing up for a big night on Saturday night as Annagh Bailey competes in the Matchbook Irish St. Leger Final in Limerick Greyhound Stadium
EPISODE 111: NOEL HOLLAND
In this episode, Barry chats to Noel Holland, a man who has been involved with greyhounds throughout his entire life.
EPISODE 110: PATRICK GUILFOYLE
Barry Drake
This week Barry Drake speaks with Good Cody’s trainer Patrick Guilfoyle after their great win in the Friends and Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing Irish Laurels Final in Cork last Saturday night.
EPISODE 109: JIMMY BARRY MURPHY
Barry Drake
Barry Drake speaks with Cork legend Jimmy Barry Murphy as we look forward to a big weekend in Cork for the 2022 Laurels Final.
EPISODE 108: MICHAEL O'KEEFE
Barry Drake
Barry speaks to Midleton man Michael O'Keefe in this week's episode, with some wonderful memories from his lifetime in greyhound racing.
EPISODE 107: FRED MALZARD
Barry Drake
Barry Drake is joined by Fred Malzard this week, part of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby winning syndicate Whatever You Like, owners of Born Warrior.
EPISODE 106: JENNIFER O'DONNELL
Barry Drake
This week, Barry Drake is joined by our 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby winning trainer, Jennifer O'Donnell.
EPISODE 105: WAYNE LEONARD
Barry Drake
Heading to Meath this week, Barry Drake speaks to Wayne Leonard.
EPISODE 103 OWEN DOYLE
Barry Drake
Barry Drake heads to Gorey this week as he chats to Owen Doyle. Owen recently hit a big milestone in his training career getting his 100th winner last week in his local track in Enniscorthy.
EPISODE 103: VINNY GRENNAN
Barry Drake
Barry Drake is joined by Vinny Grennan, a man who has been involved in the world of greyhound racing for over 35 years. He shares tales of how his love for greyhounds developed and time working with some greats of the sport.
EPSIODE 102: LEONARD O'HANLON
Barry Drake
This week Barry Drake is joined by trainer Leonard O’Hanlon.
EPISODE 101: AARON O'HANLON & MICKEY ROONEY
Barry Drake
On this week’s episode Barry Drake chats to Aaron O’Hanlon and Mickey Rooney.
EPISODE 100: THOMAS O'DONOVAN & JOHN MCDONNELL
Barry Drake
This week Barry Drake is Joined by Thomas O’Donovan and John McDonnell for the 100th episode of Talking Dogs On Thursday.
EPISODE 99: ADAM DUNFORD
Barry Drake
This week we head to Waterford as Barry Drake chats to young greyhound trainer, Adam Dunford.
EPISODE 98: SHANE & PETER DIVILLY
Barry Drake
This week Barry Drake is joined by brothers, Peter, and Shane Divilly who recently enjoyed success with Crafty Kokoro in the 2022 Corn Cuchulainn.
EPISODE 97: PATRICK GUILFOYLE
Barry Drake
In this week’s podcast Barry Drake is joined by a trainer who has enjoyed amazing recent success, Patrick Guilfoyle.
EPISODE 96: MARISSA MOLLOY
Barry Drake
Barry Drake is joined by a lady who has enjoyed unbelievable success recently, Marissa Molloy.
EPISODE 95: GRAHAM HOLLAND
Barry Drake
This week Barry chats to the man of the moment, Graham Holland.
EPISODE 93: JOHN BYRNE
Barry Drake
Tipperary man John Byrne joins Barry Drake on this week’s podcast.
EPISODE 91: DAMIEN LONERGAN
Barry Drake
This week, Barry Drake chats to an enthusiastic greyhound supporter, Damien Lonergan.
EPISODE 90: LIAM DOWLING & KAROL RAMSBOTTOM
Barry Drake
This week, Barry Drake talks to two leading trainers who are both biding for English Derby success.
EPISODE 89: TOMMY CAFFREY
Barry Drake
This week Barry Drake chats with the treasurer of Clonmel Greyhound Stadium, Tommy Caffrey.
EPISODE 88: GRAHAM HOLLAND
Barry Drake
As the dust settles on Friday’s spectacular 2022 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial Final, Barry Drake speaks with Graham Holland of Riverside Kennels.
EPISODE 87: SUCCESS OF TOM PA O'CONNOR'S CANCER FUNDRAISER
Barry Drake
In this week's episode, Barry Drake speaks to four different people about the terrific success of Tom Pa O'Connor's recent fundraiser for cancer charities in Munster. Over €125,000 was raised for charities in Kerry, Cork & Limerick. Barry speaks to Damian Matthews, Tom Pa O'Connor, Míchael McMahon and Padraig Bunyon.
EPISODE 86: DECLAN, JOHN & DOLORES
Barry Drake
This week Barry Drake talks to three well-known and respected people within the Greyhound industry.
EPISODE 85: ROBBIE O'NEILL
Barry Drake
This week’s podcast takes us to Enniscorthy as Barry Drake talks to a young man currently making waves in the greyhound industry, Robbie O’Neill.
EPISODE 84: OWEN MCKENNA & PETER COMERFORD
Barry Drake
Susie Sapphire added another classic title to her achievements when winning the BresBet Easter Cup in Shelbourne Park last weekend. So who else would Barry speak to this week but her trainer Owen McKenna and owner Peter Comerford. Susie is really setting the greyhound world alight and she is a shining star in our sport and the pride of the McKenna and Comerford families. Have a listen to what they have to say about the star.
EPISODE 83: PAT BUCKLEY & SELECT STAKES PREVIEW
Barry Drake
Barry Drake has a bumper podcast episode for us this week. Firstly he speaks to trainer Pat Buckley. They chat about Pat's brilliant night in the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium last Friday with two track records and 5 winners! They also chat about plans for the future including Con & Annie Kirby and English Derby hopes. The Barry heads to Waterford as he chats to Ian Magnier in Kilcohan Park as they look forward to the opening night of the Select Stakes this Saturday. Have a listen!
EPISODE 82: JUVENILE CLASSIC PREVIEW
Barry Drake
This week Barry Drake previews the final of the 2022 Greyhound & Pet World Juvenile Classic.
EPISODE 81: STEPHANIE MAGUIRE
Barry Drake
This week takes us to Waterford as Barry Drake chats to passionate greyhound supporter Stephanie Maguire.
EPISODE 80: JONATHAN HOBBS
Barry Drake
This week Barry Drake is joined by UK based Jonathan Hobbs, or Hobbsy as he is known to many greyhound racing fans from his many years on our TV screens.
EPISODE 79: SHEA CAMPBELL
Barry Drake
This week's podcast takes us to Armagh as Barry Drake chats to Shea Campbell.
EPISODE 78: JAMES O REGAN
Barry Drake
This week's podcast takes us to Kerry as Barry Drake chats with trainer James O Regan.
EPISODE 77: DOLORES RUTH
Barry Drake
In this week's podcast Barry Drake is joined by greyhound racing legend Dolores Ruth.
EPISODE 76: PADJOE DORNEY
Barry Drake
This week Barry Drake is joined by a passionate greyhound supporter Padjoe Dorney.
EPISODE 75: FRANCIS MURRAY JNR
Barry Drake
Francis Murray Jnr joins Barry Drake this week. The Murray family are well-known in the sport and it all began with Francis’ grandfather, with greyhounds first coming into the family in 1927.
EPISODE 74: NOEL HEHIR
Barry Drake
Clare man Noel Hehir joins Barry Drake to chat all things greyhound racing this week. Noel developed a love of the sport as a child. Since he began training himself he has been lucky to have some great greyhounds, including Coolavanny Chick who finished 3rd in the 2020 English Greyhound Derby. They also chat about recent success and other hopefuls in the kennel. Have a listen!
EPISODE 73: JUSTIN MULDOON
Barry Drake
For the final podcast of the year, Barry Drake is joined by Justin Muldoon.
EPISODE 72: ELAINE GUINEY
Barry Drake
Barry is joined by Elaine Guiney in this week's episode. Elaine is the daughter of Con Guiney, owner of Jacob Tashadelek and she chats to Barry fresh from a great victory in Curraheen Park on Tuesday night in The O' Learys Driving School Open 575 Final. Jacob Tashadelek has been making his mark in some of the biggest events across the country this year. Elaine and all the family have been getting great enjoyment from Con's success this year and she chats about that and other great greyhound memories with Barry. Have a listen, it's a great chat!
EPISODE 71: TOM O'CONNOR
Barry Drake
This week, Barry Drake is joined by Tom Pa O'Connor from Kerry. Tom is well known among the greyhound community, a very popular trainer for many years. His son Patrick has since taken over training with the family's Saleen prefix making their mark over the years. In recent days, Tom's name has been shared far and wide across social media as he has launched a great fundraiser for 3 cancer charities in Munster. Tom has organised the fundraiser as a way of thanking those who do such tremendous work with cancer patients, as he continues his own treatment for bladder cancer.
EPISODE 70: KAROL RAMSBOTTOM & WILLIAM RIGNEY
Barry Drake
A bumper greyhound racing chat in this episode as Barry Drake is joined by two guests this week. Trainer Karol Ramsbottom enjoyed great success at the Winter Racing Festival and he chats to Barry about the wins and some of his other greyhounds in training. Barry's second guest is Willie Rigney, a man who is well known to the greyhound public and he recalls memories of the sport with Barry. He also enjoy Winter Racing Festival success with a win from All About Ted, trained by Peter Cronin. Have a listen to their chat.
EPISODE 69: LIAM DOWLING
Barry Drake
A man that needs no introduction, trainer Liam Dowling joins Barry Drake this week. The Kerry man chats about his Matchbook Irish St. Leger win last weekend in Limerick Greyhound Stadium with Ballymac Merlin, his 2nd win in the Classic. They look ahead to this weekend's Winter Racing Festival in Shelbourne Park which promises to be a fantastic weekend of racing. There's plenty to talk about, have a listen now!
EPISODE 68: STEVE NOBLE
Barry Drake
Barry Drake is joined this week by a man he calls "the Scooby man", Steve Noble. He joins Barry from London where he first got involved in greyhounds as a teenager. Steve is enjoying particular success on the track at the moment with his Scooby greyhounds with trainer Jennifer O'Donnell. Barry gets an update on Scooby Princess and of course they chat about Scooby Prince who will contest the final of the National Puppy Stake this weekend in Shelbourne Park.
EPISODE 67: THOMAS BUGGY
Barry Drake
Trainer Thomas Buggy joins Barry Drake to chat all things greyhound racing in this week's podcast.
EPISODE 66: THOMAS O'DONOVAN
Barry Drake
Trainer Thomas O'Donovan joins Barry Drake on this week's podcast episode. Born into a greyhound family, Thomas recalls some great highlights, including a memorable night in Shelbourne Park when He Said So won the Derby for his father. Thomas worked in greyhound racing in Australia before returning with greyhounds for breeding here in Ireland. Since returning to training in Ireland he has enjoyed some great success including the 2020 Irish St. Leger with Epic Hero and just 2 weeks ago winning a Laurels with One Time Only. Have a listen to their chat now.
EPISODE 65: MICHAEL LONERGAN
Barry Drake
Barry speaks to Michael Lonergan from Tipperary in this week's episode. Michael is now retired but he has been involved in greyhounds all his life and worked as a Control Steward. Spending 29 years in the job, he operated between Clonmel and Youghal. Since retiring, he's returned to greyhound ownership and currently is enthusiastically following some great greyhounds he bred. He has memories of great dogs and great characters in the sport, have a listen.
EPISODE 64: LAURELS FINAL PREVIEW & DEIRDRE LEAHY
Barry Drake
This week Barry brings us a bumper episode to enjoy. He is joined by Curraheen Park Racing Manager, Brian Collins, and Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing Chairman Jimmy Barry Murphy as they look forward to this Saturday Irish Laurels Final. Barry also catches up with Deirdre Leahy after Droopys Gloss' victory in the SIS Juvenile Derby Final in Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium last weekend.
EPISODE 62: OLIVIA HOGAN & ANNA STAPEL
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Olivia Hogan from Nenagh and Anna Stapel from both join Barry on this week's episode.
EPISODE 61: BRENDAN O'NEILL
Barry Drake
Thurles man Brendan O'Neill joins Barry Drake this week for a chat. Brendan has been involved in greyhound racing since he was a child, developing his love of the sport working with his granduncle Paddy Sheehy. Brendan recalls some great characters and racing stories from over the years. Brendan is an agent for Ray Patterson, witnessing some great successes over the years - he can reel off some impressive greyhounds, names that have left their mark on the sport and continue to do so. They chat about the Derby, the Laurels in Cork and much more, have a listen.
EPISODE 60: OWEN MCKENNA
Barry Drake
Trainer Owen McKenna joins Barry in this week's podcast. A man who needs no introduction - a must-listen, enjoy the chat! Owen enjoyed his 2nd Derby success at the weekend when Susie Sapphire claimed a popular victory in the 2021 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby.
EPISODE 59: DEAN HARPUR & SCOTT PHELAN
Barry Drake
It's a double episode this week as two young trainers join Barry this week; Dean Harpur & Scott Phelan.
EPISODE 58: DAN CASEY
Barry Drake
Barry Drake speaks to Waterford man Dan Casey in this episode. Dan shares some local greyhound memories with Barry and tells him about his own greyhounds in training. Of course, Dan and his business, Caseys Caravan & Camping, are valued sponsors in Waterford. The Final of the Caseys Caravan & Camping 525 will take place in Kilcohan Park this Saturday. Barry and Dan chat about the competition and the Dave Collins Memorial Munster Oaks Final.
EPISODE 57: GAVIN O'MAHONEY
Barry Drake
Barry Drake catches up with Gavin O'Mahoney in this week's episode. Gavin is a sponsor, an owner and a passionate greyhound racing supporter.
EPISODE 56: PETER CRONIN
Barry Drake
Barry Drake speaks to trainer Peter Cronin in this episode. The well-known trainer takes Barry back to his early days in Tipperary growing up immersed in greyhound racing. Developing a love of greyhound racing from his father Michael, Peter has passed it on to the next generation to his own sons. They look back on some of Peter's more memorable greyhounds and of course the chat turns to his hopefuls in this year's BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby. Have a listen to their chat now.
EPISODE 55: DERMOT LEAHY
Barry Drake
This week, Barry is talking all things greyhound racing with Dermot Leahy in Thurles. Dermot had a most impressive winner at Curraheen Park on Saturday night, Russmur Pat, winning his opening round heat of the Greyhound & Petworld A1 stake. He operates a small training kennel while also working full-time and is a young trainer that’s going places, have a listen to their chat now.
EPISODE 54: LIAM DOWLING
Barry Drake
A man that needs no introduction, Barry's guest this week is Liam Dowling, the "Ballymac" man. The Kerryman gives an insight into his family history in greyhounds and his own kennels. Of course, a big part of their chat looks ahead to the 2021 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby. Liam shares his thoughts and gives Barry an update on their contenders.
EPISODE 53: DAMIEN MATTHEWS
Barry Drake
Fresh from big race success with De Machine in the BoyleSports Champion Stakes, Barry catches up with Damien Matthews in this week's podcast. The Matthews family have enjoyed many great years in greyhound racing and Damien shares some memories from over the years and plans for the future. He also gives Barry an update on the wonderful Unlock Unlock.
EPISODE 52: GAVIN JOHN BYRNE
Barry Drake
This week, Barry is joined by Gavin John Byrne. Gavin got involved in greyhound racing helping a neighbour walk his dogs as a child and has been hooked ever since. He has great memories of travelling to Shelbourne Park racing when he was younger. Gavin's passed the love of the sport to the next generation with his daughter also "greyhound mad", helping out with the retired greyhound meet 'n' greet pre-COVID. They have a great chat about dogs, Thurles, the love of the sport and much more. Have a listen.
EPISODE 51: PAUL RYAN
Barry Drake
Barry heads to Wexford this week to chat to Paul Ryan. As Paul says he married into the Greyhound Racing game with his parents-in-law Jack and Carmel heavily involved. From racing with Jack, he took the plunge and bought his own greyhound and has been involved since. He currently has about 14 greyhounds, a mix of young, racing and retired, which he feels is a manageable number for him now. He gives Barry an insight into life in his kennels, have a listen.
EPISODE 50: JAMIE COSTINE
Barry Drake
This week Barry Drake is joined by Jamie Costine from Cloyne. Jamie Costine recently took over his trainers license and he speaks to Barry about how it all started for him. Jamie has battled cancer and he feels the dogs have helped him through this difficult time. The east Cork man has plenty of great plans. Have a listen.
EPISODE 49: DECLAN MCDONAGH
Barry Drake
This week, Clare man Declan McDonagh joins Barry Drake to talk greyhound racing. Declan shares how he got involved and speaks about his recent success in the world of greyhound racing. It's a big night for the kennel on Saturday night as Fast Fit Paddy runs in the semi-finals of the Shelbourne Champion 550. Have a listen.
EPISODE 48: PAUL SCALLY
Barry Drake
Paul Scally, well known with Cabra greyhounds, joins Barry on this week's podcast episode. Paul has enjoyed some great success in greyhound racing over the years. They speak about the recent fundraiser for Thurles Greyhound Stadium along with the upcoming Centenary Agri Tipperary Cup 2021. Have a listen.
EPISODE 47: DAVID RYAN
Barry Drake
This week's guest is David Ryan from the Buttsys-Buckos-Syndicate. David speaks to Barry about the success of the syndicate and the great fun they are having with greyhounds. Their three dogs are in magnificent form and they're dreaming of classic success. Join them for the chat!
EPISODE 46: PAUL CARPENTER
Barry Drake
In this week's episode Barry chats to Paul Carpenter. Based in Reading in the UK, he has a huge interest in Irish Greyhound Racing. Paul has some great memories and stories from over the years from both Ireland and the UK. Have a listen to their chat now.
EPISODE 45: KEITH POWELL
Barry Drake
This week, Barry is joined by Keith Powell. Keith grew up with dogs and horses but has only entered into the greyhound racing scene in the last 8 to 9 years. It started with a syndicate and since then he's been going from strength to strength. 6 years ago he took out his public license and has had about 20 greyhounds in training since. Have a listen to their chat now.
EPISODE 44: DENIS MURPHY
Barry Drake
In this week's episode, Barry is joined by Denis Murphy. Denis and his company were long-term sponsors of the Juvenile Classic, an event his family won in its early years. The Murphy family have been involved in gryehounds for many years and Denis shares some of his favourite memories with Barry.
EPISODE 43: STEPHEN REIDY
Barry Drake
This week's Barry is joined by Stephen Reidy. Stephen is well known to the racing fraternity as a part of the Ballymac Kennels team and also some brilliant fundraising work for the IRGT. Stephen has a big family history in the sport with his grandfather a trainer with great success himself. He shares stories from his time in racing including special memories with Ballymac Anton.
EPISODE 42: LAURELS ANNOUNCEMENT
Barry Drake
BREAKING NEWS: Tony Winters joins Barry Drake to make a big announcement on behalf of the Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing as he confirms an extension of the sponsorship of the Irish Laurels. Jimmy Barry Murphy also speaks to Barry about the announcement and his recent Hall of Fame award and Brian Collins shares his thoughts on behalf of all the team at Curraheen Park.
EPISODE 41: CLONA BLAZE AT STUD FINAL PREVIEW
Barry Drake
On this week’s podcast, Barry previews the final of the €7,500 to the winner Clona Blaze At Stud Open 525. Racing Manager at Curraheen Park Brian Collins and sponsor Kevin O’Brien join Barry along with connections of the six finalists, Graham Holland, Ray Patterson, Paul Hennessy and Chris Houlihan. Another bumper episode.
EPISODE 40: OWEN MCKENNA
Barry Drake
Well-known greyhound trainer Owen McKenna is Barry's guest on this week's episode. The McKenna family have enjoyed a lot of great success over the decades, there's plenty to talk about. Owen recalls special memories with his dad, Ger, including the 1981 English Derby win in White City. He also speaks about his own successes and career in greyhound racing. A man with plenty of great greyhound racing stories, have a listen.
EPISODE 39: JOHN NALLEN & PHILIP RHODES
Barry Drake
This week's episode is a bumper double episode as Barry Drakes speaks to two men who've enjoyed great success in recent weeks. In Part 1, he's joined by John Nallen (Hotel Minella) speaking about his family's involvement with greyhounds and how they bought the hotel from the sale of a greyhound. He also speaks about his recent success in the world of horse racing. In Part 2 - Philip Rhodes speaks about his recent success with Dustys Bandit who won the Greyhound & Petworld Supersprint at Curraheen Park. A famous victory for East Cork kennel.
EPISODE 38: GREYHOUND AND PETWORLD SUPERSPRINT FINAL PREVIEW
Barry Drake
On this week's podcast, Barry previews the feature at Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night, the €3,500 to the winner final of the Greyhound & Petworld Supersprint. Barry chats with Curraheen Park Racing Manager Brian Collins and the connections of the six finalists Chris Houlihan, Andy Lynch, Daniel Nolan, Conor Crowley, Michael Donnelly and Philip Rhodes, along with Liam Murphy of the Greyhound & Petworld shop.
BONUS EPISODE: SELECT STAKES FINAL PREVIEW
Barry Drake
Barry Drake brings us a special bonus episode of the podcast to look ahead to a very big night in Waterford, the Select Stakes Final. Barry chats with commentator Peter Fitzgerald and the connections of the six finalists Emma Buckley, Nicky Walsh, Robert Gleeson, Ray Patterson, Graham Holland and John Byrne.
EPISODE 37: PIO BARRY
Barry Drake
Well known within greyhound circles, Pio Barry shares some wonderful greyhound racing stories with Barry in this podcast episode. His Ballydoyle prefix has enjoyed some wonderful success, including the wonderful Ballydoyle Honey. He has great tales from both the greyhound and horse racing world. It's a great listen.
EPISODE 36: KEVIN O'BRIEN
Barry Drake
Kevin O’Brien, well-known for his Clona prefix, is speaking about his life in greyhounds with Barry this week. A passionate greyhound supporter, Kevin has enjoyed plenty of big race of success and shares some brilliant memories including of his Derby Finalist & Easter Cup winner, Clona Blaze. Based in Clonakilty, Kevin is sponsoring a big event upcoming at Curraheen Park, the €17,500 Clona Blaze @ Stud Open 525 yard stake.
EPISODE 35: FUTURE CHAMPION PREVIEW
Barry Drake
Barry Drake is joined by a host of guests this week to preview the Final of the Future Champion & Michael Fortune Memorial Unraced Stake at Enniscorthy. Featuring interviews with Shea Campbell, Seamus Whelan, Paul Hennessy, Eamon Moore, Joe Devlin, Ian Fortune and Eilish McCann (Wexford GOBA). Have a listen & best of luck to all the finalists.
EPISODE 34: GEAROID O'BRIEN & SIS CORK OAKS PREVIEW
Barry Drake
Gearóid O'Brien from Dromana in West Waterford grew up with a huge interest in greyhounds, but his spina bifida was causing him problems and he was in and out of hospital. He recently featured on RTE News with the story of how the Social Prescribing programme has helped him. Barry learns more about Gearóid's story. Brian Collins (Racing Manager at Curraheen Park) speaks about the feature final on Saturday night, the final of the €10,500 SIS Cork Oaks. Brian also speaks about the upcoming Greyhound & Petworld Supersprint.
EPISODE 33: CONOR MCCORMACK
Barry Drake
Conor McCormack is a young passionate greyhound supporter and he joins Barry on this week's podcast. Conor, a regular in Shelbourne Park, talks about his passion and love for the sport.
BONUS EPISODE: EMMA BUCKLEY CHATS DOUBLE CLASSIC SUCCESS
Barry Drake
It was an incredible weekend for Pat Buckley and the Buckley team as they enjoyed double Classic success; Singalong Sally winning the Greyhound & Pet World Juvenile Classic in Tralee and Knocknaboul Syd claiming the Ladbrokes Easter Cup in Shelbourne Park. Emma Buckley joined Barry Drake on CRY Radio to talk about their incredible weekend.
EPISODE 32: JUVENILE CLASSIC FINAL PREVIEW
Barry Drake
A jam-packed episode to preview the 2021 Greyhound & Pet World Juvenile Classic Final in the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium. Barry speaks with Declan Dowling, Liam Dowling, Murt Leahy, Emma Buckley, Owen McKenna and Nicky Holland. There's plenty to talk about ahead of the big race at Tralee on Friday night.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 32: JUVENILE CLASSIC FINAL PREVIEW
Barry Drake
A jam-packed episode to preview the 2021 Greyhound & Pet World Juvenile Classic Final in the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium. Barry speaks with Declan Dowling, Liam Dowling, Murt Leahy, Emma Buckley, Owen McKenna and Nicky Holland. There's plenty to talk about ahead of the big race at Tralee on Friday night.
EPISODE 31: JACK O'SHEA
Barry Drake
Jack O'Shea is a member of the Pillar-Syndicate and they enjoyed big race success at Clonmel last weekend with Jackslittlething winning the final of the €6,000 to the winner Rural Hawaii @ Stud Unraced Stake.
EPISODE 30: DYLAN FITZSIMONS
Barry Drake
Dylan Fitzsimons is a young passionate greyhound supporter and he and Barry enjoy a great chat on this week's podcast.
EPISODE 29: JUVENILE CLASSIC PREVIEW
Barry Drake
Ahead of the start of the Greyhound & Petworld Juvenile Classic in Tralee this weekend, Barry chats to Declan Dowling about the competition ahead. He's also joined by Shane Dowling and Pat Buckley who chat about their hopefuls in the competition and also their Ladbrokes Easter Cup contenders.
EPISODE 28: KIERAN LYNCH
Barry Drake
Cork trainer Kieran Lynch was back in the big time last Saturday night after Inforapenny won the Best Car Parks Gold Cup final at Shelbourne Park. Kieran is Barry's guest on this week's podcast and they chat about the big win at the weekend and the success that Kieran has enjoyed in his already superb training career.
EPISODE 27:2020 LEADING TRAINERS PT 3 & GOLD CUP PREVIEW
Barry Drake
Barry continues his chats with the Public Trainers who enjoyed a great year in 2020, chatting to Paul Burke (Galway) and Pat Kiely (Cork). He also has a bonus chat with Ian Fortune as they preview the Best Car Parks Gold Cup this weekend in Shelbourne Park.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 27: 2020 LEADING TRAINERS PT 3 & GOLD CUP PREVIEW
Barry Drake
Barry continues his chats with the Public Trainers who enjoyed a great year in 2020, chatting to Paul Burke (Galway) and Pat Kiely (Cork). He also has a bonus chat with Ian Fortune as they preview the Best Car Parks Gold Cup this weekend in Shelbourne Park.
EPISODE 26:2020 LEADING PUBLIC TRAINERS PART 2
Barry Drake
This week, Barry is catching up with the leading Public Greyhound Trainers from 2020 in Enniscorthy, Mullingar, Thurles & Youghal.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 26: 2020 LEADING TRAINERS PART 2
Barry Drake
This week, Barry is catching up with the leading Public Greyhound Trainers from 2020 in Enniscorthy, Mullingar, Thurles & Youghal. He's chatting with David Flanagan(Thurles), Fechin Mullen (Youghal), Ollie Fitzpatrick (Mullingar), and Geoff Bateman (Enniscorthy).
TALKING DOGS WITH 2020 WINNING OWNERS - PART 5
GRI
Last week, Ian Fortune caught up with some of the winning owners of big competitions throughout the year on Talking Dogs. Tonight he is back for one more with Ger Hutton, owners of Leger winner Epic Hero, and Michael Hogan owner of Grangeview Ten.
TALKING DOGS WITH 2020 WINNING OWNERS - PART 4
GRI
Tonight in the final installment this week, Ian is joined by Ray Patterson, the well-known owner of many Skywalker greyhounds over the years and Pat Dobbs, horse racing jockey and part-owner of Ballymac Beanie.
EPISODE 25: 2020 LEADING PUBLIC TRAINERS PART 1
Barry Drake
This week, Barry is catching up with the leading Public Greyhound Trainers from 2020 in Cork, Limerick, Newbridge & Tralee.
TALKING DOGS WITH 2020 WINNING OWNERS - PART 3
GRI
Tonight Ian is joined by Michael Corr who enjoyed a great year with his Meenagh charges and Kenny Glen, owner of the Irish trained English Derby winner, Deerjet Sydney.
TALKING DOGS WITH 2020 WINNING OWNERS - PART 2
GRI
Des Grace, Mickey Rooney and John Kennedy Jnr. join Ian for a chat tonight.
TALKING DOGS WITH 2020 WINNING OWNERS - PART 1
GRI
Ian Fortune is catching up with some of the winning owners of big competitions throughout the year this week on Talking Dogs.
EPISODE 24: MURT LEAHY
Barry Drake
Murt Leahy enjoyed a great year in 2020, training a total of 94 winners. He's looking forward to the year ahead, with some really talented greyhounds in his kennel. He speaks to Barry Drake on this week's podcast.
EPISODE 23: SEAN MULLINS & OLLIE CURTIN
Barry Drake
This week's podcast features Sean Mullins and Ollie Curtin of the Mullins-Curtin-Syndicate.
EPISODE 22: GERARD DOLLARD
Barry Drake
For the final podcast episode of 2020, Barry Drake speaks to Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland CEO Gerard Dollard. They discuss the year that has been in greyhound racing and what is coming on stream in 2021.
EPISODE 21: BRIAN COLLINS
Barry Drake
In this week's episode, Barry Drake chats to Curraheen Park Racing Manager, Brian Collins. Brian chats about his family history in Greyhounds, his journey as a Racing Manager starting in Thurles and with many happy days since.
EPISODE 20: JJ FENNELLY
Barry Drake
For our 20th episode, Barry Drake chats with a man local to him, JJ Fennelly (Burgess Prefix).
EPISODE 19: BRENDAN MAUNSELL & KINGDOM DERBY
Barry Drake
It's an all Kerry affair this week. Barry catches up with Brendan Maunsell to speak about the brilliant career of Redzer Ardfert and gets a Kingdom Derby update from Declan Dowling.
EPISODE 18: DECLAN BYRNE & PATT DOBBS
Barry Drake
Ballymac Beanie claimed the 2020 Sporting Press Irish Oaks in Shelbourne Park last month. Barry Drake catches up with trainer Declan Byrne & Pat Dobbs.
EPISODE 17: LEGER FINALISTS
GRI
Ahead of the 2020 Friends of Limerick Greyhound Stadium Irish St. Leger Final, Barry Drake brings us a special Leger Final bumper podcast. Barry chats to each of the trainers, Austin Noonan from the Friends of Limerick Greyhound Stadium committee and Racing Manager Liam Kennedy.
EPISODE 16: KAROL RAMSBOTTOM
Barry Drake
Karol Ramsbottom joins Barry Drake on this week's podcast. Karol recalls his early days in greyhound racing, and he also spoke about recent success.
EPISODE 15: PAT & EMMA BUCKLEY
BARRY DRAKE
Fresh from their English Derby victory last weekend with Deerjet Sydney, trainer Pat Buckley and his daughter Emma join Barry Drake on this week's podcast.
EPISODE 14: MICKEY ROONEY
Barry Drake
Mickey Rooney of the Runninta-Syndicate speaking about a famous Laurels success with Runninta Seeya, winner of the Classic last Saturday night in Curraheen Park.
EPISODE 13: LAURELS FINALISTS
Barry Drake
Barry Drake brings us a Laurels Final special on this week's podcast. He's joined by representatives of each of the 6 finalists, Racing Manager Brian Collins and Jimmy Barry Murphy.
EPISODE 12: PAUL HENNESSY
Barry Drake
Paul Hennessy joins Barry Drake on this week's podcast. Paul recalls his early days in greyhound racing and the journey he has had so far. A great listen!
EPISODE 11: JOHN O'REGAN
Barry Drake
John O'Regan is Barry's guest on this weeks Talking Dogs on Thursday podcast. John is owner of Sevenheads Bay who won the Laurels back in 2009. On Saturday night, he is represented with Sevenheads Rock who contests the third quarter final of the 2020 Irish Laurels in Curaheen Park.
EPISODE 10: MICHAEL CORR
Barry Drake
Michael Corr speaks to Barry Drake in our latest podcast episode. Michael chats about his history in greyhound and his little miracle, Meenagh Miracle and her performance in the recent Irish Greyhound Derby.
EPISODE 9: JIMMY BARRY MURPHY
Barry Drake
Cork GAA legend Jimmy Barry Murphy is Barry's guest on this week's podcast. He is also a great greyhound racing man and he joins Barry ahead of the 1st Round of Cork's biggest event, the Irish Laurels.
EPISODE 8: DEBBIE O'ROURKE
Barry Drake
Debbie O'Rourke speaks to Barry Drake in our latest podcast episode. Debbie is a young assistant trainer to her grandfather Liam O'Rourke and is a regular face at racing in Dublin.
EPISODE 7: ROBERT GLEESON
Barry Drake
Trainer Robert Gleeson speaks to Barry Drake ahead of this weekend's semi-finals of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby. Robert has two semi-finalists in the shape of Toolmaker Sydney and Kilara Icon. Slippery Robert gave Robert Derby success back in 2013.
EPISODE 6: PATRICK GUILFOYLE
Barry Drake
Patrick Guilfoyle chats to Barry Drake in the latest episode of our greyhound racing podcast. Speaking about growing up in the sport and how he grew his training career, Patrick recalls great memories for his family gathered through greyhound racing.
EPISODE 5: SHANE DOWLING
Barry Drake
As Round 3 of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby approaches, Barry chats to Shane Dowling. Shane chats about the Dowling's wonderful success last weekend with four heat winners and they look ahead to this weekend's action. The Dowling's have 6 through to Round 3.
EPISODE 4: EAMON CLEARY
Barry Drake
With the 2020 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby underway, Barry speaks to the 2018 winning owner, Eamon Cleary. An All-Star winning hurler with Wexford, Eamon has also enjoyed some big days in the world of horse racing.
EPISODE 3: SIMON TAYLOR
Barry Drake
In our 3rd episode, Simon Taylor, owner of Newinn Taylor and Newinn Session, speaks to Barry about his recent success which included the Produce Stakes and talks about the upcoming Irish Greyhound Derby.
EPISODE 2: ANTHONY HAYES
Barry Drake
Our second episode features Anthony Hayes, who chats about his greyhound Mind My Lads. All prizemoney won by the greyhound will be donated directly to the Cork ARC Cancer Support House. Barry chats to him about what he hopes as the dog embarks on his racing career for the charity.
EPISODE 1: DES GRACE
Barry Drake
Welcome to Talking Dogs on Thursday, a new weekly podcast with Barry Drake. In our very first episode Barry chats with Des Grace, owner of Pestana, winner of last weekend's BoyleSports Champion Stakes Final in Shelbourne Park.
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