Talking Dogs on Thursday

Barry chats to 2 guests this week.

First is a trainer who's enjoyed plenty of success, Owen McKenna. They discuss the fantastic Yorkie Ollie's racing journey so far and his plans for the rest of the year. They also chat about his runner in this year's Will We Go St. Leger at Limerick Greyhound Stadium.

We travel to the Kingdom next to chat to Brendan Maunsell, greyhound trainer and chairman of the Kerry GOBA. He talks about the MCP Group 750 competition with the Semi-Finals taking place this Saturday and the Final next week. The discuss the runners in the competition and chat about more upcoming events in Tralee.

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Barry chats to Robert Gleeson this week, fresh from big race success with Droopys Mandolin winning the Time Dundalk International 550. They chat about what’s next for her in her racing career with a trip to Nottingham coming up.

They also talk about the ongoing exciting developments at Shelbourne Park and he leaves us with some advice for anyone thinking of getting into the sport of greyhound racing.

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Following the announcement of their incredible €10,000 bonus announced this week for the Irish Sprint Cup and Irish Laurels, sponsor Barney O'Hare from Bar One Racing joins Barry to talk about this exciting new incentive.

The Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup gets underway this weekend in Dundalk, with the Bar One Racing Irish Laurels starting in September in Curraheen Park. Barney has offered the €10,000 bonus if the same greyhound wins both.

Barney and Barney chat about this and more so join them now for the chat!

Barry chats to two guests this week. First up, fresh from big race success with Daleroad Duke, Tom O'Keeffe chats about the Champion Stakes last weekend. He also tells us about his history in the sport and how his love for greyhound racing evolved.

Shane Rigney of Time Greyhound Nutrition chats about the Time Confined Derby competition at Limerick which concluded with a fantastic final last Saturday. They also run though 6 of the runners in the Time Dundalk international taking place tomorrow night.

Barry chats to Willie Rigney, sponsor of the Time Greyhound Nutrition Confined Derby as they look forward to the Final taking place this Saturday at Limerick Greyhound Stadium. They chat about the competition so far and give us their thoughts on the finalists.

Willie’s business partner John Fox also has a finalist running in Saturday’s Final, Sunnybank Mia, and in the event she wins he will be kindly donating the prize money to charity.

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Not one, not two, but three fantastic guests join Barry this week so make yourself comfortable for some great greyhound chat!

With strong Irish hopes in the English Greyhound Derby Final, Barry is joined by 2 men bidding to add another major classic to their impressive CV’s.

The first is Paul Hennessey, trainer of BoyleSports Bob as he looks forward to the weekend ahead in Towcester but also in Shelbourne Park as the BoyleSports Champion Stakes begins.

Next up is Liam Dowling as he bids for his 1st English Derby title this weekend with 2 great hopes in Ballymac Gizmo and De Lahdedah.

Our last guest this week is Mark J. Fanning who previews the Centenary Agri Tipperary Cup Semi-finals both taking place this Saturday night at Thurles Greyhound Stadium.

Barry chats to Racing Officer at Curraheen Park, Darren Hogan about this weekend’s events at the stadium.

They chat about tonight's racing with 12 races on the card, as well as tomorrow night when the Denis Linehan Memorial Stake continues into its second week. They also talk about the great work of the Curraheen Park Track Supporters Club.

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As they look forward to a big night in Clonmel this weekend, Barry chats to Pat Morrissey about the Kasko Produce Stakes and more of their upcoming races including the Clonmel Track Members A4 525 Stake Final. Head along to Clonmel this Sunday for a great night out.

Barry Drake chats to Denis Murphy, sponsor of the Callaway Pro Am at Stud Race of Champions at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium. They chat about his family history & involvement in the sport and he gives his say on this Friday’s Final.

John Byrne then talks about his journey to the English Derby with Grouchos Duke and wishes good luck to the runners in this weekend's Quarter-Finals. They also chat other upcoming competitions such as the Tipperary Cup.

Barry chats to trainer Rachel Wheeler after she enjoyed big race success in Kilkenny over the weekend with Moanteen Wildcat winning the Champion Unraced. They also chat about dogs in training and her plans for the year.

Barry's second guest is Paidí Walsh, chairman of the Youghal Track Supporters Club. He chats about their fantastic family fun day taking place this Saturday at the County Cork venue. With free entry for all, he tells us just what we can expect from the day!