EPISODE 188: CALLUM PURDY
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This week Barry catches up with Callum Purdy following the Winter Racing Festival.
EPISODE 187 MYLES ROBAN TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
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Barry Drake is joined this week by Myles Roban.
EPISODE 185 EVAN MCAULIFFE
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Barry Drake is joined by young Limerick greyhound owner and trainer Evan McAuliffe.
EPISODE 183: SEAN BEATTY AND ADAM MATTHEWS
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Barry is joined by two great guests this week; Sean Beatty and Adam Matthews
EPISODE 182 PAUL HENNESSY
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Trainer Paul Hennessy joins Barry as they look forward to the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby and chat about some of the contenders to watch.
EPISODE 181: CORK & THURLES PREVIEWS
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The Laurels and the Kasko Unraced are the hot topics of conversation on this week's episode.
EPISODE 180: SHARON HUNT TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY
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Tuono Charlie is a name that’s been on many people’s lips over recent months and his trainer Sharon Hunt joins Barry this week. Last weekend, he added another title to his CV winning the Irish Cambridgeshire in Limerick and in doing so notched up an incredible 16 wins in a row!
EPISODE 178: MURT LEAHY & WILLIE RIGNEY
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Barry chats to trainer Murt Leahy and Willie Rigney of TIME Greyhound Nutrition.
EPSIODE 177: VINCENT O' DONOVAN & DARREN HOGAN
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Barry chats to Vincent O'Donovan, proud co-owner of Broadstrand Syd, winner of The 2024 Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup in Dundalk.
EPSIODE 176: PAUL HENNESSEY
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Barry chats to trainer Paul Hennessey this week after enjoying great success last Saturday in Kilcohan Park when Barefoot On Song won the John Fitzgerald Memorial Mini Open Bitch Final for owners Bryan & Kathleen Murphy. They also chat about the Will We Go Irish St. Leger Final this Saturday night.
EPISODE 175: OWEN MCKENNA & BRENDAN MAUNSELL
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Barry chats to 2 guests this week, Owen McKenna & Brendan Maunsell.
EPISODE 174: ROBERT GLEESON
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Barry chats to Robert Gleeson this week, fresh from big race success with Droopys Mandolin winning the Time Dundalk International 550. They chat about what’s next for her in her racing career with a trip to Nottingham coming up.
EPISODE 173: BARNEY O'HARE
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Following the announcement of their incredible €10,000 bonus announced this week for the Irish Sprint Cup and Irish Laurels, sponsor Barney O'Hare from Bar One Racing joins Barry to talk about this exciting new incentive.
EPISODE 172: TOM O'KEEFFE AND SHANE RIGNEY
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Barry chats to two guests this week, Tom O'Keeffe and Shane Rigney.
EPISODE 171: TIME FINAL PREVIEW
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Barry chats to Willie Rigney, sponsor of the Time Greyhound Nutrition Confined Derby as they look forward to the Final taking place this Saturday at Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
EPISODE 170: ENGLISH DERBY & CENTENARY AGRI TIPPERARY CUP PREVIEW
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Not one, not two, but three fantastic guests join Barry this week so make yourself comfortable for some great greyhound chat!
EPISODE 169 PART 2: CORK RACING PREVIEW
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Barry chats to Racing Officer at Curraheen Park, Darren Hogan about this weekend’s events at the stadium.
EPISODE 169: WITH PAT MORRISSEY
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As they look forward to a big night in Clonmel this weekend, Barry chats to Pat Morrissey about the Kasko Produce Stakes and more of their upcoming races including the Clonmel Track Members A4 525 Stake Final. Head along to Clonmel this Sunday for a great night out.
EPISODE 168: DENIS MURPHY & JOHN BURKE
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Barry Drake chats to Denis Murphy, sponsor of the Callaway Pro Am at Stud Race of Champions at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium & John Byrne then talks about his journey to the English Derby with Grouchos Duke.
EPISODE 167: RACHEL WHEELER & PAIDÍ WALSH
Barry chats to trainer Rachel Wheeler and Paidí Walsh, chairman of the Youghal Track Supporters Club.
EPISODE 166: ANDREW HEPBURN & MARK J. FANNING
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Barry chats to Andrew Hepburn, kind sponsor of the DG Foods Ltd A4 Tri-Distance at Kilcohan Park & Mark J. Fanning about Thurles racing at the moment with 2 Finals on this weekend.
EPISODE 165: OWEN MCKENNA & JIMMY BARRY MUPRHY
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Barry chats to Owen McKenna after he reached a significant milestone of his 2000th winner last weekend. He also catches up with Jimmy Barry Murphy as he looks forward to a huge fundraiser for St Finbarr’s GAA at Curraheen Park this Saturday night.
EPISODE 164: PAUL HENNESSEY & DAMIEN MATTHEWS
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Barry chats to two great trainers today, Paul Hennessey & Damien Matthews.
EPISODE 163: JIM MUPRHY & SHANE RIGNEY
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Barry chats to two guests this week! First to chat is Jim Murphy after enjoying recent success at the BresBet Easter Cup with Clonbrien Treaty. He also tells us about his earliest memories of greyhound racing and other upcoming competitions including the English Greyhound Derby.
EPISODE 162: LIAM DOWLING & BRENDAN MAUNSELL
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Barry Drake chats with Liam Dowling and Brendan Maunsell ahead of Fridays Ballymac Kingdom at Stud Novice 750 Stake Final at Tralee's Kingdom Greyhound Stadium
EPISODE 161: BRESBET EASTER CUP PREVIEW
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This week Barry chats to Carl Perry from BresBet, kind sponsors of the 2024 BresBet Easter Cup at Shelbourne Park ahead of Saturday night's Final.
EPISODE 160: ROBERT GLEESON, IAN MAGNIER & CAROLINE COLLINS
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A busy episode this week as Barry chats to 3 guests!
EPISODE 159: LIAM DOWLING & IAN REILLY
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A double episode this week as Barry chats to two winning trainers, Liam Dowling and Ian Reilly.
EPISODE 158: DOLORES RUTH, DARREN HOGAN & SHANE RIGNEY
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A bumper episode this week as Barry chats to three guests; trainer Dolores Ruth, Darren Hogan, from the racing team at Curraheen Park and Shane Rigney of TIME Greyhound Nutrition.
EPISODE 157: SHANE RIGNEY & MARK J. FANNING
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A double episode this week as Barry chats to two guests; Shane Rigney and Mark J. Fanning.
EPISODE 156: PAUL HENNESSY
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This week Barry chats to legendary greyhound and horse trainer, Paul Hennessy. Have a listen now!
EPISODE 155: TOM NOLAN
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This week Barry chats to Tom Nolan, sponsor of the CVRT Test Centre Kerry Oaks with the final taking place this Friday at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium.
EPISODE 154: LIAM DOWLING & BARRY MCSWEENEY
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Barry has two guests this week so get comfortable and enjoy the next 20 minutes! Our guests this week are greyhound trainer Liam Dowling & Barry McSweeney, chairman of the Curraheen Park Supporters Club.
EPISODE 153: BRIAN COLLINS RELFECTS ON 2023 AT CURRAHEEN PARK
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Barry chats to Brian Collins, Munster Regional Racing Manager as he looks back on a wonderful 2023 at Curraheen Park.
EPISODE 152: DES GILBERT & JAKE FAUL
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Barry chats to 2 guests this week - Des Gilbert and Jake Faul. Have a listen now!
EPISODE 151: BERKIE BROWNE & LIAM PEACOCK
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A double episode this week with two guests including Berkie Browne and Liam Peacock.
EPISODE 150: BERKIE BROWNE & JIMMY BARRY MUPRHY
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This Thursday Barry chats to two guests, both with big nights to look forward to. Berkie Browne & Jimmy Barry Murphy.
EPISODE 149: JACK KENNELLY LEGER
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This week’s episode takes us to Kerry to young greyhound trainer Jack Kennelly. In just a few short years, Jack has really made his mark in the Irish racing and is looking forward to his first Classic Final on Saturday as Beepers Lariat takes his place in the 2023 WillWeGo.com Irish St. Leger Final. Barry chats to Jack about the Final in Limerick and much more – have a listen now!
EPISODE 148: UPCOMING EVENTS IN CORK & DUBLIN
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A bumper episode this week with Cork and Dublin in focus. Barry chats to All Star and All Ireland winning Cork Camogie Captain Amy O’Connor as they prepare for a massive fundraiser in Curraheen Park in December. Another Cork sporting legend, Jimmy Barry Murphy, also joins Barry to look forward to the night. Turning to Shelbourne Park, Justin Young chats to Barry ahead of a memorial night next week in memory of the late Jim McCann.
EPISODE 147: RICHARD IRWIN
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This Thursday Barry chats to Richard Irwin, a man who enjoyed some great success at Mullingar Greyhound Stadium over the weekend with his dog Pavilion Fire claiming the title of the 2023 RPGTV Fair Warrior.
EPISODE 146: KAROL RAMSBOTTOM
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As we look forward to the opening round of the WillWeGo.com Irish St. Leger in Limerick this Saturday night, Barry is joined by trainer Karol Ramsbottom.
EPISODE 144: LAURELS FINAL PREVIEW
This week Barry is joined by 5 guests, as they all look forward to Saturday night’s Bar One Racing Irish Laurels Final. Barry welcomes 4 fantastic greyhound trainers including David Murray, Owen McKenna, Graham Holland and Johnny Linehan. All with hopes to win the coveted classic.
EPISODE 143: ROBERT GLEESON & WILLIE RIGNEY
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Barry has a Time Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby double-header this week as he chats to winning trainer Robert Gleeson and sponsor Willie Rigney. Have a listen!
EPISODE 142: 2023 LAURELS PREVIEW
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Excitement is building in Cork ahead of the 2023 Bar One Racing Irish Laurels – with no fewer than 5 guests joining Barry this week to talk about it!
EPISODE 141: JENNIFER O'DONNELL, AIDAN WALSH & DARREN HOGAN
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This week Barry chats to 3 guests. So grab yourself a cup of tea and enjoy the next 30 minutes!
EPISODE 140: PAIDI WALSH
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This week Barry chats to Paidi Walsh, chairman of the Youghal Track Supporters Club, as they look forward to a big night of celebration on Monday 28th. The Night of Champions, which was launched last week at the Regal Cinema in Youghal, will commemorate just some of the track superstars who began their career or raced in Youghal.
EPISODE 139: BRIAN COLLINS & MOSSY O'LEARY TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY
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It's all things Cork this week as Barry and his two guests highlight the Kasko Derby, with Round two taking place this weekend.
EPISODE 138: SCOTT PHELAN & GEAROID O'BRIEN
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This week Barry chats to two young greyhound trainers, both of which have runners in this weekend’s Round 3 of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby!
EPISODE 137: BRIDGET WHELAN & PAT HYLAND
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It's all things Enniscorthy this week as the stadium gears up for their 90-year celebration next week!
EPISODE 136: ROBERT GLEESON & DENIS LINEHAN
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This week Barry chats to two guests! Robert Gleeson and Denis Linehan. Have a listen now!
EPISODE 135: BRENDAN O'CONNELL
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This week Barry chats to another man of the moment hailing from the rebel county, Brendan O'Connell. Brendan has returned home from Towcester last weekend after winning the English Greyhound Derby with his dog Gaytime Nemo.
EPISODE 134: JJ FENNELLY
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This week Barry is catching up with the man of the moment, JJ Fennelly, fresh from a tremendous victory with Burgess Supreme winning the National Produce Stakes in Clonmel.
EPISODE 133: PAT MORRISSEY
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This week Barry chats to Tipperary man, Pat Morrissey. Pat has reported for the Sporting Press and has been attending the Clonmel track for almost 50 years!
EPISODE 132: JONATHAN HOBBS
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This week Barry chats to Hobbsy, also known as Jonathan Hobbs of Racing Post Greyhounds TV. They chat about the ongoing English Greyhound Derby action in Towcester and the Irish hopefuls. Have a listen now!
EPISODE 131: PAUL HENNESSY
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One of Ireland's best known trainers, Paul Hennessy, joins Barry Drake on this week's episode.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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This week, Barry Drake is joined by our 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby winning trainer, Jennifer O'Donnell.
EPISODE 105: WAYNE LEONARD
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Heading to Meath this week, Barry Drake speaks to Wayne Leonard.
EPISODE 103 OWEN DOYLE
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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
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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
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This week Barry Drake is joined by trainer Leonard O’Hanlon.
EPISODE 101: AARON O'HANLON & MICKEY ROONEY
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On this week’s episode Barry Drake chats to Aaron O’Hanlon and Mickey Rooney.
EPISODE 100: THOMAS O'DONOVAN & JOHN MCDONNELL
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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
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This week we head to Waterford as Barry Drake chats to young greyhound trainer, Adam Dunford.
EPISODE 98: SHANE & PETER DIVILLY
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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
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In this week’s podcast Barry Drake is joined by a trainer who has enjoyed amazing recent success, Patrick Guilfoyle.
EPISODE 96: MARISSA MOLLOY
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Barry Drake is joined by a lady who has enjoyed unbelievable success recently, Marissa Molloy.
EPISODE 95: GRAHAM HOLLAND
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This week Barry chats to the man of the moment, Graham Holland.
EPISODE 93: JOHN BYRNE
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Tipperary man John Byrne joins Barry Drake on this week’s podcast.
EPISODE 91: DAMIEN LONERGAN
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This week, Barry Drake chats to an enthusiastic greyhound supporter, Damien Lonergan.
EPISODE 90: LIAM DOWLING & KAROL RAMSBOTTOM
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This week, Barry Drake talks to two leading trainers who are both biding for English Derby success.
EPISODE 89: TOMMY CAFFREY
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This week Barry Drake chats with the treasurer of Clonmel Greyhound Stadium, Tommy Caffrey.
EPISODE 88: GRAHAM HOLLAND
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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
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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
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This week Barry Drake talks to three well-known and respected people within the Greyhound industry.
EPISODE 85: ROBBIE O'NEILL
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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
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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
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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
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This week Barry Drake previews the final of the 2022 Greyhound & Pet World Juvenile Classic.
EPISODE 81: STEPHANIE MAGUIRE
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This week takes us to Waterford as Barry Drake chats to passionate greyhound supporter Stephanie Maguire.
EPISODE 80: JONATHAN HOBBS
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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
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This week's podcast takes us to Armagh as Barry Drake chats to Shea Campbell.
EPISODE 78: JAMES O REGAN
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This week's podcast takes us to Kerry as Barry Drake chats with trainer James O Regan.
EPISODE 77: DOLORES RUTH
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In this week's podcast Barry Drake is joined by greyhound racing legend Dolores Ruth.
EPISODE 76: PADJOE DORNEY
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This week Barry Drake is joined by a passionate greyhound supporter Padjoe Dorney.
EPISODE 75: FRANCIS MURRAY JNR
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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
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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
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For the final podcast of the year, Barry Drake is joined by Justin Muldoon.
EPISODE 72: ELAINE GUINEY
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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
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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
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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
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Trainer Thomas Buggy joins Barry Drake to chat all things greyhound racing in this week's podcast.
EPISODE 66: THOMAS O'DONOVAN
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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It's a double episode this week as two young trainers join Barry this week; Dean Harpur & Scott Phelan.
EPISODE 58: DAN CASEY
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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