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In this episode of Bray Talking Heads – Stories from a Seaside Town, we meet the hardworking volunteers of Bray Tidy Towns and hear how their hands-on cleaning and care help keep the town looking its very best. Recent storms left tonnes of sand in the harbour, and when the council brought in a digger to clear it, Bray’s resident swans had to find a new perch leading to concern (from Brayites) and confusion (from the swans)! We also step back in time to remember a Bray shop that delivered bread by horse and cart - twice a day.
From community spirit to harbour happenings and treasured memories, it’s another colourful slice of life by the sea.

Link to extra content featured from the Bray Tidy Towns clean-up featured on the show
https://on.soundcloud.com/79IUcHsf1mf1HHylfK

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 Voiceover idents: Carla Quinlan. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @braytalkingheads, or get in touch with us by email at [email protected]. The copyright in this podcast series is owned by Pat Hannon and Mark Quinn and all rights are hereby reserved.

In this episode, Bray parents share why they’re deeply concerned about teenagers and mobile phones. We also revisit classic Bray nicknames and remember Jim Brophy - 'the man on the corner' - who wrote a love poem to Bray.

Link to voxpops featured on the show including some extended bonus versions on.soundcloud.com/RMdzYRGnH058sRQWEb

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
Podcast idents VO: Carla Quinlan
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.

We soak up the festive buzz on the streets of Bray, from the mad notions of the '12 Pubs of Christmas' to fond memories of presents past. Has Christmas lost its magic to commercialism? And we reveal the curious Christmas boast Bray has - two of something Dun Laoghaire has none of....? Stress-free seasonal cheer, local voices, and a festive banter all the way.

Link to voxpops featured on the show including some extended bonus versions https://on.soundcloud.com/RMdzYRGnH058sRQWEb

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.

Full recorded voxpops from episode 15 (most of which are not featured in the main episode podcast)

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.