EPISODE 33: SHANE DOWLING
Rory Burke
Ballymac is a prefix that needs no introduction having enjoyed massive success over the last decade in particular. This week, Rory Burke speaks to Shane Dowling, son of trainer Liam, and an important part of the Ballymac team. Shane tells Rory about life growing up in the sport, takes a look back at some of the stand-out greyhounds they've had and much more. A great chat, have a listen now.
EPISODE 32: JACK KENNELLY
Rory Burke
In this episode, Rory catches up with Jack Kennelly again. The young Kerry man has taken out his trainers licence since he first spoke to Rory so he fills him in on the work he's done to date and how it's all going, including some recent success and hopes for the future. Have a listen.
EPISODE 31:MICHAEL O'DWYER
Rory Burke
This week's podcast guest is Michael O'Dwyer from Limerick. The 17 year old achieved massive success as an owner with Stonepark Leo in April, winning the 2021 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial. He chats to Rory about his family's love for the sport of greyhound racing and future plans. Have a listen to their chat now.
EPISODE 30: CONOR BREEN
Rory Burke
This week's podcast guest is Conor Breen, a teacher from Clare. Conor doesn't come from a Greyhound Racing background and has some great stories to share with Rory about his early experiences with racing and becoming an owner. He set up a syndicate with a group of friends a number of years ago and together they tasted remarkable success. Have a listen.
EPISODE 29: JOE SHEAHAN
Rory Burke
This week Rory catches up with Joe Sheahan. Joe fills Rory in on the last few months and his experience working on Talking Dogs TV. He also chats about his own greyhounds and his experience with syndication. Have a listen to their chat now.
EPISODE 28: LIAM PEACOCK
Rory Burke
This week Rory looks to Tipperary as he chats greyhound racing with Liam Peacock. Liam recently took out his greyhound training licence, having developed a love for the dogs and the sport at a young age. He's hoping to bring some new faces into the sport with him through ownership and is looking forward to his future. Liam races mostly in Kilkenny and enjoys the banter and sport with the greyhound people of all ages. Enjoy the chat!
EPISODE 27: ETHAN MOLONEY
Rory Burke
Young Clare man, Ethan Moloney, is Rory's guest in this episode of the On Track with Talking Dogs podcast. Ethan has been a greyhound racing fan since a young age having picked up the love for the sport from his grandfather. He's currently working full-time, with weekends dedicated to greyhounds. He chats to Rory about possibilities for the future, great memories and more. Have a listen to their chat now.
EPISODE 26: JAKE FAUL
Rory Burke
In this episode, Rory is joined by Cork's Jake Faul. Having grown up in a strong greyhound family, Jake took out his own trainers license 3 years ago and since then has enjoyed much success in his local track in Youghal. Have a listen to their chat now.
EPISODE 25: RICHIE CONDON
Rory Burke
In this week's podcast, Rory chats to Cheltenham Festival winning jockey, Richie Condon.
EPISODE 24: MICHAEL RAFFERTY
Rory Burke
In this episode Rory is joined by Michael Rafferty from North Tipperary. Michael is training ten dogs and is enjoying great success, partictally with Coolemount Boss who is owned by the Four Culchies Syndicate. He was also lucky to have spent time working with the late Seamus Graham. Why not take a little break and enjoy the Greyhound Racing chat.
EPISODE 23: TOM KEATING
Rory Burke
This week's podcast is with 22 year old Tom Keating from Co Clare. Tom has had plenty of luck with syndicates, he's very passionate about breeding, and loves everything about the sport. Have a listen to his chat with Rory now.
ON TRACK WITH TALKING DOGS EPISODE 23: TOM KEATING
Rory Burke
This week's podcast is with 22 year old Tom Keating from Co Clare. Tom has had plenty of luck with syndicates, he's very passionate about breeding, and loves everything about the sport. Have a listen to his chat with Rory now.
EPISODE 22: DARRAGH SHEEHAN
Rory Burke
Kerry man, Darragh Sheehan from Blennerville, joins Rory Burke in this episode. A young college student, Darragh gives Rory an insight into the busy life of a greyhound trainer. He got the racing bug as a youngster going to the Markets Field and now races mostly in Tralee. Have a listen to their chat now.
EPISODE 21: MICHAEL O'CONNELL
Rory Burke
Michael O'Connell from Askeaton in Co. Limerick joins Rory Burke in this episode. Having got the greyhound racing bug originally as a member of a syndicate, Michael now rears and trains his own greyhounds. He chats to Rory about his love of the sport and gives an insight into the day-to-day work behind the scenes with greyhounds.
EPISODE 20: DEBBIE O'ROURKE
Rory Burke
Joining Rory in this episode is Debbie O'Rourke. Debbie was born into the world of Greyhound Racing with her grandfather, Liam O'Rourke, running a successful training kennel in Dublin. She is now an assistant trainer to him. A young woman with a real passion for her greyhounds, Debbie gives Rory an insight into their life in the kennels. Have a listen to their chat.
EPISODE 19: AOIFE DUNPHY
Rory Burke
Aoife Dunphy joins Rory on this week's episode. Aoife grew up in the world of greyhounds with the Droopys Stud, run by her dad and uncles. She chats to Rory about life in the stud and her love of racing and how being able to get out with the greyhounds was a great help during lockdown.
ON TRACK WITH TALKING DOGS EPISODE 19: AOIFE DUNPHY
Rory Burke
Aoife Dunphy joins Rory on this week's episode. Aoife grew up in the world of greyhounds with the Droopys Stud, run by her dad and uncles. She chats to Rory about life in the stud and her love of racing and how being able to get out with the greyhounds was a great help during lockdown.
EPISODE 18: JAMIE MCGEE
Rory Burke
Jamie McGee talks to Rory Burke on this week's podcast. Jamie is from a well-known greyhound family, but has recently taken up the mantle and taken out his own trainers license. Jamie has some great racing memories and his own recent successes and talks to Rory about what it is that loves about racing from the pups to A10 greyhounds to the big wins.
EPISODE 17: JOE SHEAHAN
GRI
Joe Sheahan joins Rory Burke for a chat this week. Joe is a passionate young man who is currently involved in the new Talking Dogs TV. Joe developed a deep love for greyhounds, despite not having a particular family background.
EPISODE 16: TIMMY HOLLAND
GRI
Timmy Holland joins Rory for a chat this week. Part of the Holland team at Riverside Kennels, Timmy is lucky to have had hands-on experience with some of the best greyhounds in recent years. Born into greyhounds, the family are kept very busy with their greyhounds and Timmy hopes to continue with a career in racing - have a listen to their chat now.
EPISODE 15: JORDAN MOYNIHAN
Rory Burke
Young Corkman Jordan Moynihan joins Rory this week. Having been introduced to greyhounds by his grandsparents, he has now established his own small kennel where he breeds, trains and schools greyhounds. Passionate about his dogs, he no doubt has a bright future in the sport. Have a listen to what Jordan has to say.
EPISODE 14: KATELYN LEAHY
Rory Burke
Rory is joined by a young Kilkenny lady, Katelyn Leahy, in this week's episode. Currently a student in UL, studying from home due to COVID, Katelyn is enjoying being at home with her family and their greyhound. From a big greyhound family, both her mother and father are from a greyhound background and her dad is well-known trainer Murt Leahy. She shares memories from Kilkenny growing up and talks about her love of the dogs.
EPISODE 13: TIMMY DILLON
Rory Burke
Kerryman Timmy Dillon is Rory's guest in this episode of On Track with Talking Dogs. Working full-time in an apprenticeship and keeping his own greyhounds, Timmy has his hands full but with small numbers and family support he is really enjoying it. He says that greyhound racing is a sport you can make great friends in, have a listen to see what else he has to say.
EPISODE 12: AOIFE BURKE
Rory Burke
Rory is joined by a special guest in this episode, his daughter Aoife Burke. Aoife didn't grow up in a greyhound family but would have spent many childhood nights greyhound racing with her grandfather. She and her fiancée David started out purchasing one greyhound at the sales in Thurles and have steadily grown their kennel.
EPISODE 11: SHEENA MURPHY
Rory Burke
Sheena Murphy joins Rory Burke for a chat in this week's episode. Sheena re-introduced greyhound racing into her family when she used her confirmation money to buy her own greyhound. These days they are are breeding, rearing and racing greyhounds from the family farm in Cork.
EPISODE 10: BILLY DUNNE
Rory Burke
A great chat this week as Cork man Billy Dunne joins Rory for a chat. Billy is a relatively new recruit to the sport, having been bitten by the greyhound bug when he travelled to Shelbourne Park to support neighbour Pat Moloney and Sonic in the Derby.
EPISODE 9: JOHN KENNEDY
Rory Burke
John Kennedy Jnr. joins Rory in this episode. John is currently studying remotely due to the COVID and is enjoying the opportunity to be at home with the greyhounds. John chats about their life with the greyhounds, their Derby breeding success with Good News and the greyhounds they currently have.
EPISODE 8: JONAH LAWLOR
Rory Burke
Limerick man, Jonah Lawlor, joins Rory this week. Jonah is from a greyhound racing family and is a member of the High Rollers Syndicate, owner of Chris Peanuts.
EPISODE 7: JENNIFER TRAYNOR
Rory Burke
This week Rory is chatting to Jennifer Traynor. With their local track in Newbridge, Jennifer is continuing in the family greyhound tradition.
EPISODE 6: RONAN HANNFFY
Rory Burke
This week Rory is joined by Galway man Ronan Hanniffy. Ronan, a young man with no family history in Greyhound Racing, is now training and rearing his own greyhounds while also studying in college.
EPISODE 5: JACK BUCKLEY
Rory Burke
Rory is joined by Jack Buckley in this week's episode. Jack is the son of well know trainer Pat Buckley but is establishing his own breeding career following a successful training career in Australia.
EPISODE 4: JENNIFER O'DONNELL
Rory Burke
Born into one of the most successful greyhound racing families, Jennifer O'Donnell is now making a mark on the sport in her own right. Rory Burke speaks to her in the latest episode of our new Sunday podcast, On Track with Talking Dogs.
EPISODE 3: JAMES MURRAY
Rory Burke
James Murray, part of the Leinster Racing Office team, joins Rory for this podcast episode. James grew up in a greyhound family, mainly racing in Thurles, before moving into a career in the Racing Office side.
EPISODE 2: JACK KENNELLY
Rory Burke
Jack Kennelly, a young Kerry greyhound trainer, plus former Minor and current U21 Kerry Footballer is Rory's guest in this week's podcast. He chats greyhounds and football with Rory in the second episode of our new podcast.
EPISODE 1: IAN MAGNIER
Rory Burke
Welcome to our new Greyhound Racing Sunday morning podcast, On Track with Talking Dogs, hosted by Rory Burke of Cork’s C103. The series launches with 19 year old Ian Magnier from Cork, check out what he's got to say, we hope you enjoy.