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We meet Bray vet John Wilson and filmmaker Éamon de Buitléar as they recall the days when cattle were delivered straight onto Main Street. We uncover the rich story of the Royal Hotel and we hear a vital warning from history as Noeleen McManus of Save Bray vividly remembers the devastating floods of 1965 and 1986 that swept through Little Bray. Bray Talking Heads is hosted by Mark Quinn, Leah Kinsella and Pat Hannon. A podcast celebrating the stories, history, and people of Bray, past and present. Whether you're a lifelong Brayite or just discovering this special town, join us for conversations that connect, inspire, and bring our community to life - wherever you are in the world. Bray Talking Heads continues the spirit of local storytelling, following in the footsteps of BLB (Bray Local Broadcasting), the beloved community radio station. If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend! Link to Noeleen McManus’ full interview: https://soundcloud.com/braytalkingheads/6-noeleen-mcmanus-of-save-bray-discusses-their-campaign Artwork by Jody Hogg Design jodyhogg.com Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @braytalkingheads, or get in touch with us at [email protected]. The copyright in this podcast series is owned by Pat Hannon and Mark Quinn and all rights are hereby reserved.

Roller-disco mania sweeps Bray, David Edge changes the town forever with the building of Bray Bridge, and we remember the talent and legacy of Fran O’Toole. We also salute Bray’s incredible First Responders - the locals saving locals - plus a few unexpected visitors… spiders on the loose! Bray Talking Heads is hosted by Mark Quinn, Leah Kinsella and Pat Hannon. A podcast celebrating the stories, history, and people of Bray, past and present. Whether you're a lifelong Brayite or just discovering this special town, join us for conversations that connect, inspire, and bring our community to life - wherever you are in the world. Thanks to John Ryan and Peter Carroll for help on this episode, and to Ray Cranley for permission to use of his 2016 watercolour painting of Bray Bridge. Bray Talking Heads continues the spirit of local storytelling, following in the footsteps of BLB (Bray Local Broadcasting), the beloved community radio station. If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend! Artwork by Jody Hogg Design jodyhogg.com Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @braytalkingheads, or get in touch with us at [email protected]. The copyright in this podcast series is owned by Pat Hannon and Mark Quinn and all rights are hereby reserved.

In Episode 12 of Bray Talking Heads, Coffee prices hit a new high! The Blind Fiddler from Kerry who played on the Cliff Walk for 40 years. Remembering the splendour of The Bray Head Hotel and the FIVE dance halls of Bray, and the night the Big O played in Bray. Bray Talking Heads is hosted by Mark Quinn, Leah Kinsella and Pat Hannon. A podcast celebrating the stories, history, and people of Bray, past and present. Whether you're a lifelong Brayite or just discovering this special town, join us for conversations that connect, inspire, and bring our community to life - wherever you are in the world. Bray Talking Heads continues the spirit of local storytelling, following in the footsteps of BLB (Bray Local Broadcasting), the beloved community radio station. If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend! Artwork by Jody Hogg Design jodyhogg.com Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @braytalkingheads, or get in touch with us at [email protected]. The copyright in this podcast series is owned by Pat Hannon and Mark Quinn and all rights are hereby reserved.

In Episode 11 of Bray Talking Heads, Generation Z weighs in on what's great about Bray and what's missing, while the late Colbert Martin takes us back to the 1930s - when families left the slums of Little Bray for new beginnings in Wolfe Tone Square. We revisit the fiery Sunday night debates that once packed the International Hotel and uncover why house prices in 1950s Bray took a surprising dive. It’s Bray then and now - the voices, the stories, and the spirit that make the town tick.

This week we head back to the 1950s when Bray Wanderers took on the mighty Manchester United. We hear from the last surviving member of that Bray team! We also dive into the swimming glory days at Naylor’s Cove, where nudists once braved the outdoor pools, and we recall the curious segregation on Bray beach marked by a flagpole and 150 yards of ‘no man’s land’. Plus, Café owner Liz Anne Malloy bids a warm farewell to the customers she’s cherished for three decades.Longer versions of some of the interviews and features areon our Soundcloud channel. https://soundcloud.com/braytalkingheads/sets When the Busby Babes Played Bray (full doc). https://soundcloud.com/braytalkingheads/when-the-busby-babes-played?si=39646b374b8a46878c951df578a51ad0&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Bray Talking Heads is hosted by Mark Quinn, Leah Kinsellaand Pat Hannon. A podcast celebrating the stories, history, and people of Bray, past and present. Whether you're a lifelong Brayite or just discovering this special town, join us for conversations that connect, inspire, and bring our community to life - wherever you are in the world. Bray Talking Heads continues the spirit of localstorytelling, following in the footsteps of BLB (Bray Local Broadcasting), the beloved community radio station. If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend! Artwork by Jody Hogg Design jodyhogg.com Listen on Spotify,Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @braytalkingheads, or get in touch with us at [email protected]. The copyright in this podcast series is owned by Pat Hannon and Mark Quinn and is hereby reserved. All rights reserved.