Talking Dogs on Thursday

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 on recent success, the family effort in the kennels, and looks ahead to Dundalk's Irish Sprint Cup.

Barry also catches up with William Rigney of Time Greyhound Nutrition to preview Saturday night’s Time Club Derby Final in Limerick, boasting an impressive €20,000 winner’s prize.

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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 Stadium.

William reflects on another successful renewal of the innovative competition, which gives graded greyhounds and their connections the opportunity to compete for a €20,000 winner’s prize. He discusses the concept behind the event, the strong level of competition throughout the stake, and looks ahead to two highly competitive Semi-Finals.

Barry and William also discuss the upcoming Time Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby at Shelbourne Park and look ahead to the prestigious Time Greyhound Nutrition International at Dundalk Stadium later this year.

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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 another memorable Derby triumph, discussing the performances of both Lennies Eddie and Lennies Tank throughout the competition, and the key moments that shaped the Final. He also looks ahead to upcoming plans for his Derby winner, including potential targets back in Ireland.

Barry and Paul also preview Saturday night’s Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks Final at Shelbourne Park, where Lennies Ash will represent the kennel.

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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 sponsoring the feature event and the incredible line-up assembled for the competition. Barry and Denis also look ahead to Saturday night’s Denis Linehan Solicitors Open Unraced 525 Semi-Finals at Curraheen Park, where Callaway Ryder will again be in action.

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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 Friday night along with the racing action. It is sure to be a busy affair with a fundraiser scheduled for the night as well as some special visitors including minister for agriculture, Martin Heydon.

Barry also speaks to Pat Morrissey of Clonmel Greyhound Stadium ahead of Sunday nights, €20,000 to the winner National Produce Stakes Final and the continuous improvements made to Clonmel's stadium over the last few months

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 Fire, Magical Mag and Magical Hope ahead of the opening round at Shelbourne Park.

Barry also chats to Mark Fanning ahead of Tuesday night’s final of the €3,000 to the winner Thurles Track Champion Bitch Stake, as well as looking ahead to the upcoming Centenary Agri Tipperary Cup.

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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 week.

Liam reflects on the success, Bogger Bob’s career so far and what could be next for the talented performer.

Barry also chats to Olivia Murphy ahead of this Friday’s Fundraising Information Evening at Curraheen Park with special guest Davy Russell.

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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 greyhound racing back in the 1960s in Yorkshire, he would scarcely have dared to dream it. Fast-forward 60 years and the dream came through.

Barry chats to the proudest man in West Yorkshire this week, as they reflect on a memorable Con and Annie Kirby Memorial win in Limerick on Saturday night, and the news that everyone wants to hear... where to next?

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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 Thursday episode.

Tom reflects on a lifetime in greyhound racing, from growing up around dogs to training top-class performers, and shares the story behind Lemon Orla’s rise from a sales purchase to one of the sport’s standout stars.

He also discusses her careful campaign, the setbacks she overcame and what could lie ahead.

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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.

While his family are famously known for their hurling achievements, David has been quietly making his mark in greyhound racing, a sport he has been passionate about from a young age. He chats to Barry about what first sparked his love of the sport and his current involvements, particularly in breeding.

David has a keen eye on the Con and Annie Kirby action in Limerick having bred both Bouncing Monarch and Beanos Yank, who both got their campaign off to a fantastic and promising start.

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