John Barry

2 days ago | independent.ie | John Barry

The semi-finals of a novice 3 class 525 sweepstake were dominated by dogs trained or owned by Abbeyfeale handlersThe Radio Kerry commentary on the thrilling Kerry v Cork Munster football semi-final commanded more attention than anything else at Tralee Track last Saturday, but it was an important enough racing programme at the Oakview venue all the same and the way was nicely cleared for two sweepstake finals this Saturday night.

3 days ago | independent.ie | John Barry

The supporting card saw Ardfert owner, Daniel Nolan, score a terrific double (worth €1,400) with Ardrahan Alibaba in an A1 525 race, and his litter sister, Ardrahan Oprah, which won an A1 570 race as a reserveThe first thing that must be said about last Friday’s meeting at Tralee Track, which honoured the memories of the late John and Mary (Killeacle) Dowling, is that prize money totalled a whopping €14, 540 thanks to sponsorship provided by the Dowling family, principally Liam and Declan.

1 week ago | independent.ie | John Barry

The two Kerry greyhounds still standing in this year’s event, Ballymac Jester and Silent Kobbie, were both eliminated in the first semi-final last Saturday, enjoying absolutely no luck in running and finishing fifth and sixth behind a brilliant 27.98 winner in the Graham Holland-trained Faypoint Ranger. There will, of course, be other big nights for these two.

1 week ago | independent.ie | John Barry

Lisselton trainer Kennelly wasn’t present for Sogna Ancora’s victory after the Ballydonoghue footballer was injured and hospitalised following an off-the-ball incident in recent county league game Saturday night’s programme at Tralee Greyhound Stadium was headed up by the final of a sprint sweepstake for ON1 class which was sponsored by Listowel Garden Machinery and Tool Hire Company (winner, €800) and victory belonged to Sogna Ancora, which Jack Kennelly trains for a Lisselton syndicate...

1 week ago | stripes.com | John Barry

The seal of the Justice Department on a lectern in the department's headquarters briefing room in 2023. (Kevin Lamarque) The United States is entering a particularly strange and dangerous era. As the Trump administration questions the existing world order and moves to distance itself from long-standing alliances and commitments, threats to our nation will inevitably adapt, evolve, and likely increase.