Talking Dogs on Thursday

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...

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. They chat about the fantastic night that it was, as well as his background in the sport and his hopes for the future. Have a listen now!

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. They chat about the exciting news of a new sponsor and take a look at Karol's team for this year's competition. He has a host of popular trackers in the competition, including the return of the wonderfully named Pablo Escobark. Have a listen and...

This week Barry chats to Paidi Walsh, chairman of the Youghal Track Supporters Club. They reflect on the great success that was the Night of Champions at the Youghal track a few weeks ago, and chat about the Bar One Racing Irish Laurels last weekend, where the Youghal Track Supporters Club kindly sponsored a race. With two more very exciting nights coming up in Youghal, they chat all about them. H...

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. We are also joined by Cork sporting legend Jimmy Barry Murphy who joins to chat about the competition so far. “Some ne...

Barry has a Time Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby double-header this week as he chats to winning trainer Robert Gleeson and sponsor Willie Rigney. Robert talks us through Droopys Flytline’s career to date and plans for the future, including a potential run in the Winter Racing Festival. Willie Rigney of TIME Greyhound Nutrition, generous sponsors of the event join us then to chat about the brand...

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! First up is the legend himself JBM, Jimmy Barry Murphy, as he reminds us of the importance of the Laurels locally and the excitement of having a good local entry as he highlights some of the fantastic stars who’ll take to traps this weekend. Joining...

A busy week as Barry has 3 great guests to chat to, so grab yourself a cup of tea and enjoy the next 30 minutes! First up is the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby winning trainer, Jennifer O'Donnell. Jennifer shares how it felt to secure the win, which was the fastest Derby win in history in 29.11.They chat about The Other Kobe’s path to the Derby Final, including his performance in last year...

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. The night will also mark the end of the summer season in Youghal wit...

It's all things Cork this week as Barry and his two guests highlight the Kasko Derby, with Round two taking place this weekend. Barry starts by chatting to the Racing Manager of Curraheen Park, Brian Collins. They chat about the fantastic upcoming events happening in the stadium, and look back at some stand-out performances from last week's Kasko Derby opening round. Next, Barry speaks to Mossy O'...

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! Barry speaks to Scott Phelan, from Co. Wicklow about the kennels he has built at home, how the Pints-Of-Heino syndicate was formed during lockdown, and how lucky they were to get a dog like ThreeSixFive. Next up is Gearoid O'Brien from Waterford, at...

Enniscorthy Greyhound Track featured on South East Radio yesterday. They chatted all things Enniscorthy as the track celebrates their 90 year anniversary this week. Have a listen to the memories and stories now!

It's all things Enniscorthy this week as the stadium gears up for their 90-year celebration next week! Barry chats to manager Bridget about the celebrations planned and what we can look forward to. They chat about how she became involved with the stadium and the various roles she’s had within the industry. Bridget commends the staff, as well as the volunteers & the 250 members who all work togethe...

This week Barry chats to two guests! First up is winning trainer, Robert Gleeson. They chat about his recent success with Droopys Flytline winning the 2023 Denis Linehan Solicitors ON1 Unraced Stake. They also chat about Up The Style, a serious tracker in the making, and more including his family's involvement in the sport. Our second guest is a very special sponsor of Cork Greyhound Racing, Denis...

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. Barry chats to him about the fairytale success it was, with the odds stacked against him, Gaytime Nemo soared to the finish line. They chat about his early days in the sport, h...

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. JJ and his mother-in-law Sheila Spillane, recent Hall of Fame inductee, are known and respected across the country with their Burgess greyhounds, a prefix that has been part of Irish Greyhound Racing for almost 70 years. Have a...

This week Barry chats to Tipperary man, Pat Morrissey. Pat has previously reported for the Sporting Press and has been attending the Clonmel track for almost 50 years! They discuss the upcoming National Produce Stakes Final taking place at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium this Sunday. Ahead of a predicted "outstanding final" and after many weeks of great attendance, they run through the finalists and giv...

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!

One of Ireland's best known trainers, Paul Hennessy, joins Barry Drake on this week's episode. They have plenty to chat about including great recent success in Enniscorthy and Cork and more, including Paul's Horse Racing career. Of course with the English Greyhound Derby in full swing, the duo chat about Paul's contenders in the competition as they look forward to Round 3 in Towcester this weekend...

This week we're bringing you a double episode so get comfortable as you're in for a treat! Imagine buying your first dog and he turns out to be Ballyhimikin Jet.. this was true for our first guest, East Cork man, Billy Dunne. The man of the moment after the Ballyhimikin Rex's win at the Champion 550 Final in Shelbourne Park. They chat about how Billy got into the sport, Ballyhimikin Jet's success...

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 Greyhound Nutrition Select Stakes in Waterford. Our second guest is a young greyhound trainer from Kerry, makin...

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. Jake chats about the importance of social media in sharing the love that they have for greyhounds and leaves us with his hopes for the future. Why not ha...

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. They discuss the fantastic final that was last Friday nights Con & Annie Kirby Memorial in Limerick. Another great success story for Graham, with Clonbrien Treaty t...

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. Willie tells us about their recently announced sponsorship plans, which will benefit the sport across Ireland. Why not have a listen...

This week Barry chats to two guests, both having enjoyed recent success at the Enniscorthy track. First we take a trip to Gorey, Co. Wexford to chat to Tracey Fitzpatrick. Tracey had 3 runners on the card last weekend at Enniscorthy, and came home with three winners! Our second guest of the day is Dave Bourke, from Oola, Co. Limerick. A man who grew up with the sport, taking trips to his local tra...