Talking Dogs on Thursday

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 started the Daring prefix, one which Stephanie proudly carries on and she gives us some insight of the up & coming Daring greyhounds to keep an eye on.

Stephanie focuses on the future as she looks forward to many more great nights at Kilcohan Park, including their upcoming awards ceremony in March. She finishes by sharing the dream of all greyhound people, the hope of a Derby winner!

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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 glorious victories with ‘Premier Fantasy’ and ‘The Late Late Show.’

Of course, the duo also speak about the BresBet Easter Cup which is ongoing at Shelbourne Park and they even share predictions for Saturday night’s 2nd Round action.

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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 of which is Robbie Lad, who is their doting pet. Shea is also keeping a very close eye on Stefans Rocket who has now changed hands and is racing in the UK, but he is still very much one of his biggest supporters.

Shea is looking forward to contesting his 3rd Final of the year in Drumbo Park on Saturday night. He’s hoping Robbies Champ will be successful for him and his family.

Have a listen to their chat now!

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 about the importance of introducing youth to greyhound racing. James acknowledges the syndicates and all those who invest in greyhounds as he thanks them for making it possible!

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In this week's podcast Barry Drake is joined by greyhound racing legend Dolores Ruth.

Dolores has just recently returned to the greyhound training scene after renewing her public training license. She is currently busy revamping her kennels in efforts to create a top-class space for training.

Dolores talks fondly about the many successes she has had over the years, including two Irish Derby titles. She speaks about the bright future ahead for Greyhound racing in Ireland. Dolores is eager and excited for the many challenges ahead, as her goal of winning the Derby again is clear in sight.

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This week Barry Drake is joined by a passionate greyhound supporter Padjoe Dorney.

Padjoe spoke fondly of his childhood memories shared at Thurles Greyhound Stadium. He reminisces about the many nights he spent there and the electric atmosphere of race nights.

He also chats about his father's involvement with greyhound racing. Padjoe is passionate about seeing people and families return to the stadiums and he strongly encourages everyone to come out and support Greyhound racing.

Have a listen to their chat now!

Francis Murray Jnr joins Barry Drake this week.

The Murray family are well-known in the sport and it all began with Francis’ grandfather, with greyhounds first coming into the family in 1927. His father followed suit, taking out a licence in 1977, and since then has won almost all of the big competitions in Greyhound Racing and is still going strong. Based outside Mullingar, the operation is very much a family business with all ages getting involved and getting great enjoyment from the dogs.

Francis Jnr chats to Barry about the family’s great successes, many memories of growing up in the sport and the great lifestyle that they have through the sport. They also chat about their current greyhounds and hopes for 2022.

Clare man Noel Hehir joins Barry Drake to chat all things greyhound racing this week.

Noel developed a love of the sport as a child. Since he began training himself he has been lucky to have some great greyhounds, including Coolavanny Chick who finished 3rd in the 2020 English Greyhound Derby.

They also chat about recent success and other hopefuls in the kennel. Have a listen!

For the final podcast of the year, Barry Drake is joined by Justin Muldoon.

Justin, his brother Pat and the family have been enjoying following some great greyhounds of late and they chat about them including their English Derby final runner-up and Russian Glory who has been making his mark in the last quarter of 2021.

Based in Co. Armagh, Justin shares memories of the sport growing up in Northern Ireland. Have a listen.

Thanks for tuning in throughout the year, check back in 2022 for more.

Barry is joined by Elaine Guiney in this week's episode.

Elaine is the daughter of Con Guiney, owner of Jacob Tashadelek and she chats to Barry fresh from a great victory in Curraheen Park on Tuesday night in The O' Learys Driving School Open 575 Final.

Jacob Tashadelek has been making his mark in some of the biggest events across the country this year. Elaine and all the family have been getting great enjoyment from Con's success this year and she chats about that and other great greyhound memories with Barry.

Have a listen, it's a great chat!