Talking Dogs on Thursday

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. They chat about the win, his early years in the sport and hopes for the future. Have a listen now!

This week Barry chats to a man who has been involved with greyhounds his whole life, David Lynch. Finding a love for them originally as a child when his uncle had greyhound facilities and a strong interest in the sport. David talks about his recent success at Curraheen Park with Deelish Champ and more. Have a listen now!

This week Barry chats to David Harrington, chairman of the Curraheen Park Supporters Club. David chats about how the club came about, their work in race sponsorship in Cork and the terrific success they’ve been enjoying with members extending beyond Cork and across Munster. David say's they have had huge support from the local greyhound community, and they have big dreams for the future. Have a li...

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. Ian is a talented greyhound trainer and shares with us some of his impressive race success stories, including his most recent win with Bogger Hunter at the Paddy Kehoe Suspended Ceilings Gold Cup in Shelbourne Park last Saturday night. Willie chats...

This week Barry chats to Richy Brannigan, a man who's passion for greyhound racing is evident. He chats about his life long family involvement with the sport, promoting greyhounds as pets and even tells us about breeding the famous Derby finalist Run Happy. Richy also chats to us about his hopes for the future.. Why not have a listen now!

This week Barry chats to Michael O'Dwyer, a greyhound fanatic living in Hawaii. Michael tells us about the importance of greyhound racing in his family and also the infamous dog, Rural Hawaii and his Derby win a few years ago. Michael was at Clonmel at the weekend and describes the scenes as being at an old Produce Stakes Final where he struggled to find a space in the carpark! He also chats to us...

This week we have two special guests joining us! Our first is leading greyhound trainer, Liam Dowling from Ballymac Kennels. Liam tells us about his four dogs as they prepare for the final of the Eric Browne Memorial Kingdom Derby at Tralee on Friday night. Our second guest this week is the treasurer of Clonmel Greyhound Stadium, Tommy Caffery. Tommy tells us about all of the upcoming racing this...

This week we're heading down south to the Kingdom to chat to the one and only Berkie Browne, a widely known bookmaker from Listowel. Berkie is very kindly sponsoring the Eric Browne memorial in Tralee in memory of his father who was another well known bookmaker. Berkie chats about which dogs have caught his eye the past year and discusses their recent performances. A true expert on the form book,...

This week we’re heading across the water, as Barry chats to Billy McMahon, a well-known Greyhound racing supporter from Essex. They discuss his early love for greyhounds which began as a child when his friend’s father brought them along to watch the races. Over the years, Billy developed a love and appreciation for Greyhounds and has his own that he races and adores. Last weekend, Billy enjoyed a...

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. We hear from Dolores Ruth, Aaron O'Hanlon & Mickey Rooney, Pat Buckley and Francis Murray Jr. Have a listen now!

For the final podcast episode of 2022, Barry is joined by Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland Chairman, Frank Nyhan. Frank recaps on what has been a fantastic year for Greyhound Racing in Ireland as crowds returned in all their glory post-restrictions and enjoyed our big events and superb racing. He also touches on some of the other big news in our sport and industry throughout the ye...

Barry speaks to Michael Heeney, a man who has been involved in dogs for a long time joins us from Waterford. He talks about his memories over the years and recent racing highs with his loveable Sentimental Lad, co-owned with his daughter Eimear. Sentimental Lad has just recently retired from the track but has given the duo some wonderful nights, included a track record performance in Shelbourne Pa...

Barry chats to Rachel Wheeler, a talented owner & trainer ahead of the biggest night of Limericks racing calendar, the Matchbook Irish St. Leger Final.

In this episode, Barry chats to Noel Holland, a man who has been involved with greyhounds throughout his entire life. Noel began working in the greyhound industry when he was a young man in Youghal and over the years he held multiple positions such as Judge, Racing Manager, General Manager and Director. Over the years, he has seen some of the greatest greyhounds of all time, and recalls memories o...

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. Pat gives us an insight into Good Cody’s personality and life at home and what it means to win such a brilliant classic. He gives Barry an update from the Magical Kennels, including puppies whom he hope...

Barry Drake speaks with Cork legend Jimmy Barry Murphy as we look forward to a big weekend in Cork. Curraheen Park hosts the Final of the 2022 Friends and Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing Irish Laurels this Saturday and Jimmy is looking forward to seeing "the best dogs in the country" in action. He gives his thoughts on the competition and of course looks forward to the Final of the Bart Leahy...

Barry speaks to Midleton man Michael O'Keefe in this week's episode. Michael takes us on a wonderful trip down memory lane with stories from days gone by. For 30 years Michael ran a schooling track and he recalls the days when city owners who would often keep a pair of greyhounds would visit twice a week to give their greyhounds a run. Of course, he's also enjoying this year's Friends and Supporte...

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. They chat about that memorable night in Shelbourne Park and the celebrations since but also about Fred's earlier family involvement in Greyhounds. Have a listen now.

This week, Barry Drake is joined by our 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby winning trainer, Jennifer O'Donnell. Jennifer recalls a memorable night in Shelbourne Park with Born Warrior and fills us in on the next plans. Of course, Jennifer's father and mother are both Derby winning trainers so they chat about memories of those too. Have a listen to their chat.

Heading to Meath this week, Barry Drake speaks to Wayne Leonard. Wayne wasn't born in a greyhound family but always admired the sport of greyhound racing and eventually took the plunge and bought 2 pups. He shares his journey so far and how he got great help from the community in finding his feet in the sport. Wayne enjoyed some great success recently with Luna Rocket, who he co-owns, winning the...

With all eyes on Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium ahead of Saturday's Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby, Barry Drake spoke to Racing Manager Michael Dempsey. Have a listen as they look forward to two cracking Semi-Finals! Be there in Dublin or watch at your local Greyhound Stadium racing on Saturday or TUNE IN ON TV on Virgin Media 2 or Racing Post Greyhounds TV

Bart Leahy was a great friend to many, especially in Cork and Curraheen Park, and so it is fitting that his memory will be honoured with a special event in Curraheen Park to coincide with this year's Laurels. Barry Drake speaks to Jimmy Barry Murphy to learn more about it.

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. Owen chats about his early days in greyhounds, how his career is going and fills us in on some of the greyhounds currently in the kennel. Of course for the time of year it is, they touch on the BoyleSports Iri...

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. Vinny is also known for his media work and back in the Spring he was delighted to share a picture of two sporting legends coming together - Honeysuckle and Susie Sapphire. The...

This week Barry Drake is joined by trainer Leonard O’Hanlon. Leonard is no stranger to success and is well known within the greyhound racing industry. He starts by sharing his earliest memories of greyhound racing as he reminisces on fond memories shared with his grandad trackside across the country. From a young age Leonard was fascinated by greyhounds and soon fell in love with the amazing sport...