EPISODE 224: VINCENT MCKENNA
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This week, Barry Drake chats with Tipperary trainer Vincent McKenna, fresh from a fantastic Fair Warrior victory at Mullingar Greyhound Stadium.
EPISODE 223: TIM CLIFFE
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This week, Barry Drake chats with young handler and trainer Tim Cliffe, fresh from a brilliant success at the Winter Racing Festival in Shelbourne Park.
EPISODE 222: LEE CRAZE
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This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday, Barry Drake catches up with UK owner Lee Craze, the man behind the “Lennies” greyhounds.
EPISODE 221: COLM FITZGERALD
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This week, Barry Drake speaks with one of the sport’s rising young trainers, 22-year-old Colm Fitzgerald from West Clare.
EPISODE 220: LAURELS FINAL PREVIEW
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Barry Drake looks ahead to Saturday’s Bar One Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels Final at Curraheen Park.
EPISODE 219: KIERAN BURKE
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Barry looks ahead to the Bar One Racing Irish Laurels Semi-Finals with Kieran Burke.
EPISODE 218: DEAN HARPUR
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This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday, Barry catches up with Cork trainer Dean Harpur.
EPISODE 217: SHAUN CONWAY & MARK FANNING
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This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday, Barry chats with trainer Shaun Conway, following his recent success with Badly Behaving at On Faya Galway Oaks.
EPISODE 216: GRAHAM HOLLAND & DAN BRASSIL
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Two very happy and proud men join Barry this week, our 2025 BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby winning trainer Graham Holland and Dan Brassil.
EPISODE 215: TADHG O'CONNOR
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This week, Barry chats with Tadhg O’Connor of the Random Bag Syndicate in Kerry, proud owners of Derby Semi-Finalist Oreo Ollie.
EPISODE 214: MARK ROBINSON & CIAN MULROONEY
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This week, Barry Drake is joined by two guests, Mark Robinson and Cian Mulrooney.
EPISODE 213: CAROLINE COLLINS
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This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday, Barry chats with Caroline Collins from the Curraheen Park Supporters Club.
EPISODE 212: KIERAN LYNCH
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Barry chats with Cork trainer Kieran Lynch. They recall some of Kieran's big stars through the years and chat about the current team and recent success with Shanahee Boomer in the Shelbourne Maiden Derby.
EPISODE 211: PAUL HENNESSY
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Barry chats with legendary trainer Paul Hennessy from Kilkenny.
EPISODE 210: IZZY HARDING & KIM BERGIN
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This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday, Barry chats with Izzy Harding a Young Trainer from Tipperary.
EPISODE 209: BRENDAN MAUNSELL
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In this week’s episode, Barry chats with Brendan Maunsell. Brendan recaps on a brilliant win for Jim By Two in the Centenary Agri Tipperary Cup 2025 Final in Thurles.
EPISODE 208: ADAM DUNFORD
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This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday, Barry chats with Adam Dunford, a young Trainer from Waterford.
EPISODE 207: DENIS MURPHY, EMER DUNNE & MARK J.FANNING
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In this weeks episode, Barry chats with Denis Murphy. Denis shares his passion for the sport and the recent sponsorship of the upcoming prestigious 2025 Callaway Pro Am At Stud Irish St. Leger in Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
EPISODE 206 MARK J. FANNING TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
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In this weeks episode, Barry chats with Mark J Fanning. Mark shares his journey into the sport, tracing his passion back to his grandparents’ deep-rooted love for the dogs.
EPISODE 205: ROBERT GLEESON TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
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This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday, Barry Drake chats with top trainer Robert Gleeson as he gears up for a crucial time in the racing calendar, with the Irish Derby on the horizon.
EPISODE 204: KATELYN LEAHY & CAOIMHE GUBBINS TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
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This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday Barry is joined by Katelyn Leahy & Caoimhe Gubbins.
EPISODE 203: JACK KENNELLY & WILLIE RIGNEY TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
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This week Barry is joined by trainer Jack Kennelly & Willie Rigney of Time Greyhound Nutrition.
EPISODE 202 RICHIE O'REGAN, EOIN WALSHE & BRIAN COLLINS TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
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This week’s episode of the podcast is a special one, as we prepare to celebrate 25 years of Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium in Cork. Since opening its doors in 2000, Curraheen Park has been at the heart of greyhound racing in Munster, and with the big anniversary celebration taking place on Friday, 16th May, host Barry Drake looks back at the people, the passion, and the history.
EPISODE 201: CHRIS WALSH TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
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This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday, Barry chats with Chris Walsh.
EPISODE 200: TOMMY CAFFREY
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This week Barry is joined by Tommy Caffrey of Clonmel Greyhound Stadium.
EPISODE 199: AOIFE DUNPHY TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
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This week Barry is joined by Aoife Dunphy of Droopys Stud, sponsors of the Select Stakes at Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium.
EPISODE 198 CIARAN O’SULLIVAN TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
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A proud Ciaran O’Sullivan joins Barry Drake this week, fresh from major Classic Success in Shelbourne Park.
EPISODE 197 GEOFF PARNABY TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
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In this week’s episode, Barry Drake chats with Geoff Parnaby ahead of the BresBet Easter Cup Final this Saturday night at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium.
EPISODE 196: SHAUN CONWAY
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This week, Barry speaks to young Kildare Greyhound Trainer, Shaun Conway.
EPISODE 195: ROBERT GLEESON & WILLIE RIGNEY TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
This week, Barry chats with Robert Gleeson and Willie Rigney.
EPISODE 194: HUGHIE KELEGHAN TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
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This week, Barry chats with WGOBA’s Hughie Keleghan, a lifelong greyhound racing enthusiast whose journey in the sport began as a teenager.
EPISODE 193: DAVE WILSON TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
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In this episode of Talking Dogs, Barry chats with Dave Wilson of the Harlequin Syndicate about his deep-rooted connection to greyhound racing.
EPISODE 192: LIAM DOWLING & TOM NOALN TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
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In this exciting episode of Talking Dogs on Thursday, Barry Drake sits down with Liam Dowling and Tom Nolan to discuss the thrilling world of greyhound racing. Liam shares his anticipation for the upcoming Juvenile Classic in Tralee, which kicks off today.
EPISODE 191: LAURA HAYES 2024 PWC GPA CAMOGIE SENIOR PLAYER OF THE YEAR
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A special episode of the podcast this week as PwC GPA Camogie Senior Player of the Year for 2024, Laura Hayes, joins Barry Drake for a chat. With great success in their high-performance environment comes costs that they must meet and Cork Camogie have commenced on their fundraising drive for 2025. One of their key fundraising events is a Night at the Dogs in Curraheen Park on Saturday 15th February.
EPISODE 190: JAMES SLEVIN & ADAM DUNFORD TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
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This week, Barry Drake is joined by two accomplished greyhound trainers, James Slevin and Adam Dunford.
EPISODE 189: BILLY DUNNE TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
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Kicking off 2025 with this exciting first episode of the new year! Barry Drake sits down with the talented Billy Dunne after his sensational win at the Curraheen Elite Contracting 575 Greyhound Racing Final.
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
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
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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
Barry Drake
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.
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