Talking Dogs on Thursday

This week, Barry is joined by Gavin John Byrne. Gavin got involved in greyhound racing helping a neighbour walk his dogs as a child and has been hooked ever since. He has great memories of travelling to Shelbourne Park racing when he was younger. Gavin's passed the love of the sport to the next generation with his daughter also "greyhound mad", helping out with the retired greyhound meet 'n' greet...

Barry heads to Wexford this week to chat to Paul Ryan. As Paul says he married into the Greyhound Racing game with his parents-in-law Jack and Carmel heavily involved. From racing with Jack, he took the plunge and bought his own greyhound and has been involved since. He currently has about 14 greyhounds, a mix of young, racing and retired, which he feels is a manageable number for him now. He give...

This week Barry Drake is joined by Jamie Costine from Cloyne. Jamie Costine recently took over his trainers licence and he speaks to Barry about how it all started for him. Jamie has battled cancer and he feels the dogs have helped him through this difficult time. The east Cork man has plenty of great plans. Have a listen.

This week, Clare man Declan McDonagh joins Barry Drake to talk greyhound racing. Declan shares how he got involved and speaks about his recent success in the world of greyhound racing. It's a big night for the kennel on Saturday night as Fast Fit Paddy runs in the semi-finals of the Shelbourne Champion 550. Have a listen.

Paul Scally, well known with Cabra greyhounds, joins Barry on this week's podcast episode. Paul has enjoyed some great success in greyhound racing over the years. They speak about the recent fundraiser for Thurles Greyhound Stadium along with the upcoming Centenary Agri Tipperary Cup 2021. Have a listen.

This week's guest is David Ryan from the Buttsys-Buckos-Syndicate. David speaks to Barry about the success of the syndicate and the great fun they are having with greyhounds. Their three dogs are in magnificent form and they're dreaming of classic success. Join them for the chat!

In this week's episode Barry chats to Paul Carpenter. Based in Reading in the UK, he has a huge interest in Irish Greyhound Racing. Paul has some great memories and stories from over the years from both Ireland and the UK. Have a listen to their chat now.

This week, Barry is joined by Keith Powell. Keith grew up with dogs and horses but has only entered into the greyhound racing scene in the last 8 to 9 years. It started with a syndicate and since then he's been going from strength to strength. 6 years ago he took out his public license and has had about 20 greyhounds in training since. Have a listen to their chat now.

In this week's episode, Barry is joined by Denis Murphy. Denis and his company were long-term sponsors of the Juvenile Classic, an event his family won in its early years. The Murphy family have been involved in gryehounds for many years and Denis shares some of his favourite memories with Barry.

This week's Barry is joined by Stephen Reidy. Stephen is well known to the racing fraternity as a part of the Ballymac Kennels team and also some brilliant fundraising work for the IRGT. Stephen has a big family history in the sport with his grandfather a trainer with great success himself. He shares stories from his time in racing including special memories with Ballymac Anton. Have a listen.

BREAKING NEWS: Tony Winters joins Barry Drake to make a big announcement on behalf of the Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing as he confirms an extension of the sponsorship of the Irish Laurels. Jimmy Barry Murphy also speaks to Barry about the announcement and his recent Hall of Fame award and Brian Collins shares his thoughts on behalf of all the team at Curraheen Park.

On this week’s podcast, Barry previews the final of the €7,500 to the winner Clona Blaze At Stud Open 525. Racing Manager at Curraheen Park Brian Collins and sponsor Kevin O’Brien join Barry along with connections of the six finalists, Graham Holland, Ray Patterson, Paul Hennessy and Chris Houlihan. Another bumper episode.

Well-known greyhound trainer Owen McKenna is Barry's guest on this week's episode. The McKenna family have enjoyed a lot of great success over the decades, there's plenty to talk about. Owen recalls special memories with his dad, Ger, including the 1981 English Derby win in White City. He also speaks about his own successes and career in greyhound racing. A man with plenty of great greyhound racin...

This week's episode is a bumper double episode as Barry Drakes speaks to two men who've enjoyed great success in recent weeks. In Part 1, he's joined by John Nallen (Hotel Minella) speaking about his family's involvement with greyhounds and how they bought the hotel from the sale of a greyhound. He also speaks about his recent success in the world of horse racing. In Part 2 - Philip Rhodes speaks...

On this week's podcast, Barry previews the feature at Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night, the €3,500 to the winner final of the Greyhound & Petworld Supersprint. Barry chats with Curraheen Park Racing Manager Brian Collins and the connections of the six finalists Chris Houlihan, Andy Lynch, Daniel Nolan, Conor Crowley, Michael Donnelly and Philip Rhodes, along with Liam Murphy of t...

Barry Drake brings us a special bonus episode of the podcast to look ahead to a very big night in Waterford, the Select Stakes Final. Barry chats with commentator Peter Fitzgerald and the connections of the six finalists Emma Buckley, Nicky Walsh, Robert Gleeson, Ray Patterson, Graham Holland and John Byrne. The 2021 Select Stakes Final takes place in Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium on Tuesday 20t...

Well known within greyhound circles, Pio Barry shares some wonderful greyhound racing stories with Barry in this podcast episode. His Ballydoyle prefix has enjoyed some wonderful success, including the wonderful Ballydoyle Honey. He has great tales from both the greyhound and horse racing world. It's a great listen.

Kevin O’Brien, well-known for his Clona prefix, is speaking about his life in greyhounds with Barry this week. A passionate greyhound supporter, Kevin has enjoyed plenty of big race of success and shares some brilliant memories including of his Derby Finalist & Easter Cup winner, Clona Blaze. Based in Clonakilty, Kevin is sponsoring a big event upcoming at Curraheen Park, the €17,500 Clona Blaze @...

Barry Drake is joined by a host of guests this week to preview the Final of the Future Champion & Michael Fortune Memorial Unraced Stake at Enniscorthy. Featuring interviews with Shea Campbell, Seamus Whelan, Paul Hennessy, Eamon Moore, Joe Devlin, Ian Fortune and Eilish McCann (Wexford GOBA). Have a listen & best of luck to all the finalists.

Gearóid O'Brien from Dromana in West Waterford grew up with a huge interest in greyhounds, but his spina bifida was causing him problems and he was in and out of hospital. He recently featured on RTE News with the story of how the Social Prescribing programme has helped him. Barry learns more about Gearóid's story. Brian Collins (Racing Manager at Curraheen Park) speaks about the feature final on...

Conor McCormack is a young passionate greyhound supporter and he joins Barry on this week's podcast. Conor, a regular in Shelbourne Park, talks about his passion and love for the sport. They also speak about greyhounds making great pets and the wonderful care greyhounds get. Conor's dad Philip has hit the crossbar in two classic finals and they are always searching for the next big star. Plenty of...

It was an incredible weekend for Pat Buckley and the Buckley team as they enjoyed double Classic success; Singalong Sally winning the Greyhound & Pet World Juvenile Classic in Tralee and Knocknaboul Syd claiming the Ladbrokes Easter Cup in Shelbourne Park. Emma Buckley joined Barry Drake on CRY Radio to talk about their incredible weekend.

A jam-packed episode to preview the 2021 Greyhound & Pet World Juvenile Classic Final in the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium. Barry speaks with Declan Dowling, Liam Dowling, Murt Leahy, Emma Buckley, Owen McKenna and Nicky Holland. There's plenty to talk about ahead of the big race at Tralee on Friday night.

Jack O'Shea is a member of the Pillar-Syndicate and they enjoyed big race success at Clonmel last weekend with Jackslittlething winning the final of the €6,000 to the winner Rural Hawaii @ Stud Unraced Stake. The Pillar Syndicate also reached last year's Irish Greyhound Derby final with Indesatchel. They have high hopes for the year ahead. A young Dublin man, Jacks speaks about his passion for the...

Dylan Fitzsimons is a young passionate greyhound supporter and he and Barry enjoy a great chat on this week's podcast. Dylan, a regular in Shelbourne Park, talks about his passion and love for the sport, his introduction to ownership and the benefits of getting involved in syndicates. They also speak about greyhounds making great pets and the wonderful care greyhounds get. Other topics of discussi...