Talking Dogs on Thursday

On this week’s episode Barry Drake chats to Aaron O’Hanlon and Mickey Rooney. First up Barry talks to a young and passionate greyhound supporter from Cashel, Aaron O’Hanlon. Aaron has experienced history in the horse racing industry, and he talks about the many tips and skills he has gained from over the years in relation to the training of an animal. Although he has no major connections into the...

This week Barry Drake is Joined by Thomas O’Donovan and John McDonnell for the 100th episode of Talking Dogs On Thursday. First up in the hot seat is Thomas O’Donovan. Tommy enjoyed another great success on Saturday night as One Time Only ran to victory in the BoyleSports Champion Stakes Final in Shelbourne Park. One Time Only is no stranger to big race wins with the Laurels at Curraheen Park Grey...

🎧𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟗𝟗:𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐦 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝🎧 This week we head to Waterford as Barry Drake chats to young greyhound trainer, Adam Dunford. Adams starts by telling us how he got into the greyhound racing industry, his dad Tommy Dunford and how he influenced his love for the sport. Adam took out his trainer’s license only a year and a half ago and wow has he made tracks since! At only 23 years of age Adam has achiev...

This week Barry Drake is joined by brothers, Peter, and Shane Divilly who recently enjoyed success with Crafty Kokoro in the 2022 Corn Cuchulainn. First up, Barry chats to Shane about his earliest memories of greyhound racing. Shane says the love for greyhound racing came from both his mother and fathers’ side of the family and how he had no other option but to be involved in greyhound racing! He...

In this week’s podcast Barry Drake is joined by a trainer who has enjoyed amazing recent success, Patrick Guilfoyle. It has been a particularly good year for Patrick to date with Explosive Boy being the most recent dog to add to Guilfoyle’s list of victories with the 2022 Dundalk International. Patrick chats about how Explosive Boy is getting strong and stronger and how he is a more relaxed dog th...

Barry Drake is joined by a lady who has enjoyed unbelievable success recently, Marissa Molloy. Marissa starts by reminiscing on her earliest memories of greyhound racing with her brother Stephen as she chats about her family’s massive background in the greyhound industry. She talks fondly of her late dad who has taught her so much about the breeding and training of greyhounds. Marissa shares memor...

This week Barry chats to the man of the moment, Graham Holland. Before chatting about his 2022 English Derby success, Graham chats about his earliest memories of greyhound racing. He was born into the greyhound industry and since has worked with greyhounds all his life. He reflects on some of his magical successes to date including his first classic win with Sevenheads Bay in the Laurels at Currah...

This week Barry Drake is joined by East Cork man Liam Twomey. Liam starts by chatting about his family involvement within the greyhound industry, they bred and schooled many successful greyhounds including an English Leger winner. He acknowledges his dad’s day-day work with their greyhounds at home. With the week that is in it, they turn their attention to the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish O...

Tipperary man John Byrne joins Barry Drake on this week’s podcast. John shares his earliest memories of greyhound racing with his family and how he gained an interest in the sport. He learned the bread and butter of greyhound racing through work experience at many well-known kennels including Shelbourne Stud. John was in Clonmel Greyhound Stadium on Sunday evening for the Produce Stakes Final wher...

Trainer Pat Buckley is Barry’s guest on this week’s podcast. Pat enjoyed a successful night at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium last Saturday with the sensational Flashing Willow setting a new 325 track record and winning the 2022 Lee Strand Final with Tullig Cyrname. The duo the turn their attention to Towcester Racecourse and the 2022 English Derby and Pat updates us on his team there. They end the...

This week, Barry Drake chats to an enthusiastic greyhound supporter, Damien Lonergan. Damien chats about his earliest memories of greyhound racing at the old track in Clonmel and how his interest in the sport grew from racing with his dad, who he attended many Produce Stakes with. The duo chat about Damien’s connection with trainer Owen McKenna and of course they have to mention the wonderful Susi...

This week, Barry Drake talks to two leading trainers who are both biding for English Derby success. First Barry chats to Liam Dowling who is currently based in Ruddington, busy getting his team of five dogs settled ahead of the 2022 English Derby. Liam talks about the build-up and excitement ahead of the opening round of the Derby tonight in Towcester. Liam chats about his pacy performers includin...

This week Barry Drake chats with the treasurer of Clonmel Greyhound Stadium, Tommy Caffrey. Greyhounds are in the blood for Tommy who spent growing up at the greyhound track in Navan. Tommy is extremely passionate about the progression of Clonmel Greyhound Stadium. One of his main aims is to get the crowd and buzz back to the stadium along with improving the track and its facilities. They also cha...

As the dust settles on Friday’s spectacular 2022 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial Final, Barry Drake speaks with Graham Holland of Riverside Kennels. For the few that are unfamiliar Graham is the proud trainer of the 2022 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial champion, Swords Rex. Better known to them as ‘Gilly’, Swords Rex came to victory on Friday night with his 28.27 clear win. Graham reflects on the magical ni...

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. Have a listen to the great chat and the stories behind the fundraiser and of cour...

This week Barry Drake talks to three well-known and respected people within the Greyhound industry. First up is trainer Declan McDonagh. Declan trained the 2022 Shelbourne Open 600 winner, Fast Fit Paddy. Declan was thrilled to be involved with this fast tracker and was delighted with his victory in the speedy time of 31:96. Declan has a small set up in Clare where himself and his brother Terry tr...

Barry brings us a bonus episode this week as he chats to Liam Murphy of Greyhound & PetWorld. Greyhound & PetWorld are sponsoring the SuperSprint which is on now in Curraheen Park, just weeks after their sponsorship of the Juvenile Classic in Kingdom Greyhound Stadium. Join them for a chat.

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. Robbie talks about his long-time love for greyhounds as he said the interest was always there, but he had to prove he was willing to put in the time and effort into this journey! He received his first greyhound from his uncle Pat and from there the passi...

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...

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 lo...

This week Barry Drake previews the final of the 2022 Greyhound & Pet World Juvenile Classic. With €11,000 at stake for the winner, this is bound to be a competitive competition. Barry chats to the connections of the 6 promising superstars! First up is Robert Gleeson, the trainer of Droopys Edison. After clocking a speedy time of 20:18 in the Semi-Final, this dog is going to set standards for all!...

This week takes us to Waterford as Barry Drake chats to passionate greyhound supporter Stephanie Maguire. Stephanie has been involved with greyhound racing all her life, there was never a time in her life when greyhounds were not around! Stephanie’s dad Jimmy is heavily involved in Kilcohan Park, having served as a director and then Chairman, she jokes that he is there more than at home. He starte...

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. As well as chatting about the importance of media coverage of our sport, he also recalls memories of being track-side and the great atmosphere you experience on race nights. Jonathan touches on some standout memories in the industry including glo...

This week's podcast takes us to Armagh as Barry Drake chats to Shea Campbell. Shea has been a longtime supporter of Greyhound Racing. He chats about his early days spent at many Greyhound Stadia including the old Dundalk Greyhound Stadium. He inherited his love for Greyhound Racing from his parents and he has now passed on that passion to his own family. Shea currently has eleven dogs at home one...

This week's podcast takes us to Kerry as Barry Drake chats with trainer James O Regan. James began his journey with greyhound racing about ten years ago. He speaks about his early days in the industry and how he would often seek advice from experienced people within the greyhound racing field. It has now become a family affair with his daughter Emma helping out in their kennels. James also speaks...