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Talking Dogs on Thursday
Talking Dogs on Thursday is the weekly Greyhound Racing podcast from Talking Dogs, the number one spot for all your Irish Greyhound Racing news. Presented by Barry Drake, each episode brings a new story from all things dogs!
Episodes
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 254: TOMMY CAFFREY TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake catches up with Tommy Caffrey to discuss an exciting period ahead at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium. Tommy outlines plans for the upcoming Christmas…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 253: LAURELS FINALISTS
Barry previews the 2026 BAR 1 Betting Irish Greyhound Laurels Final with the six trainers. Karol Ramsbottom chats about Slick Sanctuary hoping to continue on…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 252: BARRY CLANCY & KIERAN BURKE TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake chats to trainer Barry Clancy following Droopys Crispy's brilliant victory in the €10,000 Paddy Merriman Memorial Final at Shelbourne Park. Barry…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 251: GRAHAM BOX
One of luckiest men in Greyhound Racing, Graham Box, joins Barry this week to reflect on another BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby win. Graham and the Jolly…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 250: 2026 DERBY FINAL TRAINERS
Our 250th episode of the podcast is a pretty special one as Barry Drake is joined by the 5 BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby Final trainers. Laurence Jones…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 249: PETER CRONIN & MARK ROBINSON TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry looks ahead to the Quarter Finals of the 2026 BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby with two trainers still dreaming of outright Derby glory at Shelbourne…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 248: DERBY CONTENDERS & MORE ON TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake looks ahead to the BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby 3rd Round with three trainers in the hunt for outright glory at Shelbourne Park. Paul…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 247: ANDREW YATES TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Andrew Yates is living the Derby dream right now, as he prepares to cheer on Roarin Ogara, his first greyhound, in the opening round of the 2026 BOYLE Sports…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 246: MIKEY CRONIN & EDDIE KEATING TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake chats to Mikey Cronin following Im Here success in the €25,000 to the winner 2026 TIME Greyhound Nutrition Puppy Derby Final at Shelbourne Park…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 245: DEAN HARPUR TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry chats to Dean Harpur following Ballycowen Frank's sensational success in the 2026 TIME Dundalk International Open 550 at Dundalk Stadium. He discusses…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 244: DONOGH MCLEAN TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake chats to Donogh McLean following Kerryroad Al's brilliant success in the 2026 TIME Club Derby Final at Limerick Greyhound Stadium. Donogh reflects…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 243: COLM FITZGERALD & WILLIAM RIGNEY TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry chats to young Clare trainer Colm Fitzgerald following a memorable night in Limerick as Tiermana Dream landed the West Limerick Treaty Cup. Colm reflects…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 242: WILLIAM RIGNEY TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake chats to William Rigney of Time Greyhound Nutrition ahead of Saturday night’s Semi-Finals of the 2026 Time Club Derby at Limerick Greyhound…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 241: PAUL HENNESSY TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
English Greyhound Derby winning trainer Paul Hennessy joins Barry to chat about his big win with Lennies Eddie at Towcester on Saturday night. Paul reflects on…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 240: DENIS MURPHY TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake chats to Denis Murphy ahead of Friday night’s Callaway Pro Am At Stud Race of Champions Semi-Finals at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium. Denis discusses…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 239: TOM KINANE & PAT MORRISSEY
Barry talks to Tom Kinane, racing manager at Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium. Tom discusses the official opening of the new stand as well as a cafe area for this…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 238: PATRICK GUILFOYLE & MARK FANNING TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake looks ahead to the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks this week with trainer Patrick Guilfoyle. Patrick discusses the chances of Magical On…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 237: LIAM PEACOCK & OLIVIA MURPHY TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Fresh from Bogger Bob’s brilliant victory in the €10,000 Droopys Stud Select Stakes Final at Kilcohan Park, Owner / Trainer Liam Peacock joins Barry Drake this…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 236: DAVID FRADGLEY TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Bouncing Monarch is the type of greyhound that most people can only dream of owning in their lifetime. When 15 year old David Fradgley got involved in…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 235: TOM O’NEILL TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Fresh from Classic success with Lemon Orla in the Shelbourne Park Bookmakers Easter Cup, trainer Tom O’Neill joins Barry Drake on this week’s Talking Dogs on…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 234: DAVID O’CONNOR TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
From the family connections in the GAA to a love of greyhound racing, there's a lot of sporting chat to delve into with this week's guest, David O'Connor…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 233: LIAM DOWLING & DAVID FLANAGAN TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Liam Dowling joins Barry to look ahead to the 2026 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial at Limerick Greyhound Stadium, following Ballymac Deniro’s impressive success in…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 232: PAUL HENNESSY, MORGAN CROWLEY & SHANE RIGNEY TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Legendary trainer Paul Hennessy joins Barry after Coloursaregreen’s victory in the 2026 Tote Gold Cup Final at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium. Barry also…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 231: HUGHIE KELEGHAN TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry chats to Hughie Keleghan, Chairman of the WGOBA in Galway, as excitement builds ahead of the Kilcolgan Castle Connacht Derby and a packed few weeks of…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 230: CAROLINE COLLINS TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Caroline Collins joins Barry Drake on this week’s episode of Talking Dogs on Thursday to shine a light on Curraheen Park and the growing impact of the…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 229: TOM MULLAN & PAT MORRISSEY TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry chats to two great guests this week. First up, he's joined by Tom Mullan following a brilliant run of form for the Mullan family kennels. Tom chats about…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 228: AARON O’HANLON TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Aaron reflects on his journey into greyhound racing, the importance of routine in his day-to-day operation, and the satisfaction gained from rearing, schooling…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 227: DENIS MCGRATH TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Denis McGrath joins Barry Drake on this week’s episode of the podcast after a big Christmas success at Limerick Greyhound Stadium with Foxwood McGowan. Denis…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEpisode 226: Patrick Guilfoyle Talking Dogs On Thursday With Barry Drake
Trainer Patrick Guilfoyle joins Barry Drake on this New Year’s Day episode of the podcast, following an exciting 2025 for the kennel. Patrick takes us back to…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 225: BERKIE BROWNE TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
This week, Barry Drake is joined by Berkie Browne to talk all things the Eric Browne Memorial Kingdom Derby, ahead of Friday night’s feature final at Kingdom…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 224: VINCENT MCKENNA TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
This week, Barry Drake chats with Tipperary trainer Vincent McKenna, fresh from a fantastic Fair Warrior victory at Mullingar Greyhound Stadium. Vincent talks…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 223: TIM CLIFFE TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
This week, Barry Drake chats with young handler and trainer Tim Cliffe, fresh from a brilliant success at the Winter Racing Festival in Shelbourne Park. Tim…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 222: LEE CRAZE TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday, Barry Drake catches up with UK owner Lee Craze, the man behind the “Lennies” greyhounds. Lee reflects on a lifetime in…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 221: COLM FITZGERALD TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
This week, Barry Drake speaks with one of the sport’s rising young trainers, 22-year-old Colm Fitzgerald from West Clare. Fresh from a big win on Laurels Final…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 220: LAURELS FINAL PREVIEW TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake looks ahead to Saturday’s Bar One Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels Final at Curraheen Park, chatting with Kieran Burke from the sponsors, along with…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 219: KIERAN BURKE TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry looks ahead to the Bar One Racing Irish Laurels Semi-Finals with Kieran Burke. They chat through the big storylines: Droopys Patriot’s unbeaten run…
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EPISODE 219: KIERAN BURKE TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry looks ahead to the Bar One Racing Irish Laurels Semi-Finals with Kieran Burke. They chat through the big storylines: Droopys Patriot’s unbeaten run…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 218: DEAN HARPUR TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKES
This week, Barry catches up with Cork trainer Dean Harpur, fresh from his brilliant success in Limerick's Gammell Car Sales Kennedy Cup with Ballycowen Frank…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 217: SHAUN CONWAY & MARK FANNING TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday, Barry chats with trainer Shaun Conway, following his recent success with Badly Behaving at On Faya Galway Oaks. He takes…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 216: GRAHAM HOLLAND & DAN BRASSIL TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Two very happy and proud men join Barry this week, our 2025 BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby winning trainer Graham Holland and Dan Brassil, part of the…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 215: TADHG O'CONNOR TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
This week, Barry chats with Tadhg O’Connor of the Random Bag Syndicate in Kerry, proud owners of Derby Semi-Finalist Oreo Ollie. Tadhg shares the story of how…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 214: MARK ROBINSON & CIAN MULROONEY TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
This week, Barry Drake is joined by two guests, Mark Robinson and Cian Mulrooney. First up, Derby-winning trainer Mark Robinson looks back on his roots in the…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 213: CAROLINE COLLINS
This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday, Barry chats with Caroline Collins from the Curraheen Park Supporters Club. They reflect on the club’s success since its…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 212: KIERAN LYNCH TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday, Barry chats with Cork trainer Kieran Lynch. They recall some of Kieran's big stars through the years and chat about the…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 211 PAUL HENNESSY TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry chats with legendary trainer Paul Hennessy from Kilkenny. Paul is represented by the duo of Hello Diego and Flight Club in this Saturday’s Callaway Pro…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 210 IZZY HARDING & KIM BERGIN TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday, Barry chats with Izzy Harding a Young Trainer from Tipperary. Izzy takes us through her journey in greyhound racing…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayTalking Dogs Episode 209 Brendan Maunsell
In this week’s episode, Barry chats with Brendan Maunsell. Brendan recaps on a brilliant win for Jim By Two in the Centenary Agri Tipperary Cup 2025 Final in…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 208: ADAM DUNFORD TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday, Barry chats with Adam Dunford, a young Trainer from Waterford. He chats about the success of Imokilly…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 207: DENIS MURPHY, EMER DUNNE & MARK J.FANNING ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
In this weeks episode, Barry chats with Denis Murphy. Denis shares his passion for the sport and the recent sponsorship of the upcoming prestigious 2025…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 206: MARK J. FANNING TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
In this weeks episode, Barry chats with Mark J Fanning. Mark shares his journey into the sport, tracing his passion back to his grandparents’ deep-rooted love…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 205: ROBERT GLEESON TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday, Barry Drake chats with top trainer Robert Gleeson as he gears up for a crucial time in the racing calendar, with the…
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EPISODE 204: KATELYN LEAHY & CAOIMHE GUBBINS TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday Barry is joined by Katelyn Leahy & Caoimhe Gubbins. Katelyn discusses growing up in the sport and her family’s recent…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayTALKING DOGS 203 JACK KENNELLY & WILLIE RIGNEY
This week Barry is joined by trainer Jack Kennelly & Willie Rigney of Time Greyhound Nutrition. Jack talks about his success in The Islandbridge Open Sprint…
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EPISODE 202: RICHIE O'REGAN, EOIN WALSHE & BRIAN COLLINS TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
with the big 25TH anniversary celebration taking place on Friday, 16th May, host Barry Drake looks back at the people, the passion, and the history. Barry is…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 201: CHRIS WALSH TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday, Barry chat with Chris Walsh. Since starting in 2007 with his first dog and kennel, Chris has grown his operation into a…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 200: TOMMY CAFFREY TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
This week Barry is joined by Tommy Caffrey of Clonmel Greyhound Stadium. Tommy talks about the future of rehoming greyhounds with Tipperary Homes for Hounds…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 199 AOIFE DUNPHY TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
This week Barry is joined by Aoife Dunphy of Droopys Stud, sponsors of the Select Stakes at Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium. Aoife talks about her family’s…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 198 CIARAN O’SULLIVAN TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
A proud Ciaran O’Sullivan joins Barry Drake this week, fresh from major Classic Success in Shelbourne Park. As a young man heavily involved in the sport…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 197: GEOFF PARNABY TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
In this week’s episode, Barry Drake chats with Geoff Parnaby ahead of the BresBet Easter Cup Final this Saturday night at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium…
Talking Dogs on ThursdayEPISODE 196: SHAUN CONWAY TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
This week, Barry speaks to young Kildare Greyhound Trainer, Shaun Conway. Shaun gives Barry an insight into his training operations and what’s coming up for…