Talking Dogs on Thursday

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.

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.

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.

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). If you missed part one of the leading trainers chat, go check it out now on https://bit.ly/TDOTEP25TRAINERSPT1

This week, Barry is catching up with the leading Public Greyhound Trainers from 2020 in Cork, Limerick, Newbridge & Tralee. Barry chats with Kieran Lynch (Leading Public Trainer at Curraheen Park), Denis O'Malley (Joint leading Public Trainer at Limerick), Patrick O'Connor (Leading Public Trainer at Tralee), and Keith Powell (Leading Public Trainer at Newbridge). Some really good chats along the w...

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.

This week's podcast features Sean Mullins and Ollie Curtin of the Mullins-Curtin-Syndicate. They have enjoyed some famous victories in recent weeks and are enjoying every minute of it. Both Sean and Ollie spoke to Barry of early involvement and plans for the future.

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.

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.

For our 20th episode, Barry Drake chats with a man local to him, JJ Fennelly (Burgess Prefix). A long time supporter of our great sport, he has enjoyed plenty of big race success. He speaks about his early involvement and hopes for the future. JJ is also an important member of the Youghal Track Supporters Club and he chats to Barry about their work.

It's an all Kerry affair this week. Barry catches up with Brendan Maunsell to speak about the brilliant career of Redzer Ardfert. The star tracker has been retired following victory in the Open 750 at the RCÉ Winter Racing Festival. He also spoke with Declan Dowling of Tralee's Kingdom Greyhound Stadium about the Track Bookmakers Kingdom Derby which is currently underway.

Ballymac Beanie claimed the 2020 Sporting Press Irish Oaks in Shelbourne Park last month. Barry catches up with trainer Declan Byrne to talk about his big win. He also spoke with top jockey Pat Dobbs, part owner of Ballymac Beanie, from his Dubai base where he resides for the winter months. He spoke of his success in the saddle and his passion and love for greyhound racing.

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.

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. Talking Dogs on Thursday is a weekly Irish Greyhound Racing podcast with Barry Drake. A new episode is released weekly. Don't forget you can catch all the latest greyhound racing news on grireland.ie/talkingdogs.

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. Talking Dogs on Thursday is a weekly Irish Greyhound Racing podcast with Barry Drake. A new episode is released weekly. Don't forget you can catch all the latest greyhound racing news on grireland.ie/talkingdogs.

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. Talking Dogs on Thursday is a weekly Irish Greyhound Racing podcast with Barry Drake. A new episode is released weekly. Don't forget you can catch all the latest greyhound racing news on grireland.ie/talkingdogs.

Barry Drake brings us a Laurels Final special on this week's podcast. He's joined by Curraheen Park Racing Manager Brian Collins, owner/trainer of Blastoff Fire Philip Buckley, trainer of Runninta Seeya Johnny Linehan, trainer of Ballymac Anton Liam Dowling, trainer of Witches Ethiopia Liam Twomey, trainer of Droopys Hamish Johnny Linehan, trainer of Brodys Magic David Murray and GAA Legend and li...

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! Talking Dogs on Thursday is a weekly Irish Greyhound Racing podcast with Barry Drake. A new episode is released weekly. Don't forget you can catch all the latest greyhound racing news on grireland.ie/talkingdogs

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. John shares decades of memories with Barry. Talking Dogs on Thursday is a weekly Irish Greyhound Racing podcast with...

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. Talking Dogs on Thursday is a weekly Irish Greyhound Racing podcast with Barry Drake. A new episode is released weekly. Don't forget you can catch all the latest greyhound racing news on grire...

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. Jimmy recalls his greyhound and sporting memories and looks forward to the 2020 Laurels and chats about the great work of sponsors, Friends and Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing. Talking Dogs on T...

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. Recently they've had some great success including a fantastic 5 out of 5 recently in Shelbourne Park. Debbie looks forward to being at the 2020 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final in Shelbourne Park with their runne...

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. Talking Dogs on Thursday is a new weekly Irish Greyhound Racing podcast with Barry Drake. A new episode is released weekly. Don't forget you...

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. Of course, Patrick was a BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby winner in 2017 with Good News but has also enjoyed success in almost all of the Classic ev...

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.