Talking Dogs on Thursday

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. They chat about the competition so far and give us their thoughts on the finalists. Willie’s business partner John Fox also has a finalist running in Saturday’s Final, Sunnybank Mia, and in the event she wins he will be kin...

Not one, not two, but three fantastic guests join Barry this week so make yourself comfortable for some great greyhound chat! With strong Irish hopes in the English Greyhound Derby Final, Barry is joined by 2 men bidding to add another major classic to their impressive CV’s. The first is Paul Hennessey, trainer of BoyleSports Bob as he looks forward to the weekend ahead in Towcester but also in Sh...

Barry chats to Racing Officer at Curraheen Park, Darren Hogan about this weekend’s events at the stadium. They chat about tonight's racing with 12 races on the card, as well as tomorrow night when the Denis Linehan Memorial Stake continues into its second week. They also talk about the great work of the Curraheen Park Track Supporters Club. Have a listen now!

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.

Barry Drake chats to Denis Murphy, sponsor of the Callaway Pro Am at Stud Race of Champions at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium. They chat about his family history & involvement in the sport and he gives his say on this Friday’s Final. John Byrne then talks about his journey to the English Derby with Grouchos Duke and wishes good luck to the runners in this weekend's Quarter-Finals. They also chat ot...

Barry chats to trainer Rachel Wheeler after she enjoyed big race success in Kilkenny over the weekend with Moanteen Wildcat winning the Champion Unraced. They also chat about dogs in training and her plans for the year. Barry's second guest is Paidí Walsh, chairman of the Youghal Track Supporters Club. He chats about their fantastic family fun day taking place this Saturday at the County Cork venu...

Barry chats to Andrew Hepburn, sponsor of the DG Foods Ltd A4 Tri-Distance at Kilcohan Park. He chats about the family run business and their sponsorship of this year’s competition, also listening back to last weekend’s Semi-Finals. Mark J. Fanning chats about Thurles racing at the moment with the Split The Pot ON2 525 Final & The Willie Maher Memorial A3 525 Final both this weekend, they run thro...

Owen McKenna reached a significant milestone of his 2000th winner last weekend. He chats about the recent success, his other dogs in training and upcoming competitions. Barry chats about the fantastic upcoming events in Corks racing calendar the next 3 months, and 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.

Barry chats to two great trainers today, Paul Hennessey & Damien Matthews. Paul talks about his recent success with Jaytee Etienne at the Towcester Maiden Derby as well as some more events he is looking forward to this year. Damien chats about the fantastic success of 17-year-old Daniel Rahilly at the 2024 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial with their home-bred Knockeen Dazzler, his own dog Merits Inclusi...

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. Barry also chats to Shane Rigney of TIME Greyhound Nutrition, kindly sponsoring the TIME Select Stakes at Kilcohan Park...

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, kindly sponsored by the Dowling Family. They run through their favourites for Friday and exciting future racing plans to come. Have a listen now! 🎧

This week Barry chats to two guests, trainer Graham Holland and Kilcohan Park’s new Racing Manager, Richie Lawlor. Graham looks back at the 2024 BresBet Easter Cup Final at Shelbourne Park and Clonbrien Treaty’s victory. They also chat about the 2024 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial at Limerick where Graham has two greyhounds still in contention. He finishes with a quick chat about the Greyhound & Petwo...

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. They chat about the competition the past few years, the business of BresBet and give a thorough run through the 6 Easter Cup finalists. Have a listen now!

A busy episode this week as Barry chats to 3 guests! Trainer Robert Gleeson joins us fresh from his recent win in Newbridge’s Brownstown Tango & NTSC Unraced with Droopys Wriggle. They chat about the competition and some of his other dogs in training at the moment. Next Ian Magnier, chats about his new role as Racing Manager in Youghal and the fantastic events that have been going on there thanks...

A double episode this week as Barry chats to two winning trainers, Liam Dowling and Ian Reilly. Liam chats about his recent win in the Juvenile Classic with Ballymac Patriot, making him a 4 time winner in the competition. He also chats about the upcoming Con & Annie Kirby and making the trip across the pond to Oxford. Ian chats about having a finalist in the Tote Gold Cup as well as his recent win...

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. Dolores proudly discusses her recent success with Boylesports Coco in the Tote Gold Cup in Shelbourne Park. Ahead of this Saturday’s Final, Darren runs through each of the finalists in the Time Greyhound Nutrition Cork C...

A double episode this week as Barry chats to two guests; Shane Rigney and Mark J. Fanning. First up Shane chats to Barry about the Time Greyhound Nutrition Cork Cup which got underway last weekend. Shane is part of the team in Time who are proud sponsors of the competition and they look forward to a few great weekends ahead in Curraheen Park. Barry then chats to Mark about the Champion Stake in Th...

This week Barry chats to legendary greyhound and horse trainer, Paul Hennessy. They talk training, current competitions and even touch on horses. He gives a run through of the dogs in the Time Greyhound Nutrition Cork Cup and leaves us with his hopes for the coming year including a potential run in the English Derby! Have a listen now!

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. They chat about his sporting career to date, from visiting the track with his father as a young boy to his sponsorship of the sport and his favourite memories. He leaves us with a run through of Friday’s finalists, wishes them all well as they look fo...

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. Liam chats about the Nolan C.V.R.T. Test Centre Kerry Oaks which is currently ongoing at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, giving a run through of the dogs in the competition. They also discuss the Rural...

Barry chats to Brian Collins, Munster Regional Racing Manager as he looks back on a wonderful 2023 at Curraheen Park. They chat events, sponsorships, Curraheen Park Supporters Club and of course the Bar One Irish Laurels, in partnership with the Friends and Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing. Have a listen now!

Barry chats to 2 guests this week! First up is Des Gilbert who along with his wife Marie enjoyed great success in the Christmas Oaks training Rathdown Molly to victory. She also shared the top spot in the 2023 greyhound racing rankings based on wins with an impressive 15 wins last year. Young Cork trainer Jake Faul also joins Barry to recap on a very successful 2023 which saw Jake top the Private...

A double episode this week with two guests including Berkie Browne and Liam Peacock. Berkie previews the upcoming Eric Browne Memorial Kingdom Derby final taking place this Friday in Tralee and gives us a run through of the 6 finalists. Liam recaps on the year he’s had including the sponsorship of the Micky O'Sullivan Memorial. He looks ahead to the Semi-Finals and leaves us with his hopes for the...

This Thursday Barry chats to two guests, both with big nights to look forward to. First up is Berkie Browne. Berkie chats about the Eric Browne Memorial Kingdom Derby in Tralee, sponsored by his family, which gets underway tomorrow, whilst also reflecting on last years competition. Berkie & Barry run through all 4 heats and give their say. Next up is Cork GAA legend, Jimmy Barry Murphy. He chats a...

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!