Bray Talking Heads

• Ep 6. Nostalgia, TV Rentals and 'Rabbits Ears', School Kids from the 80s & First Records

  This episode of Bray Talking Heads is full of nostalgia! We dive into the archives with a charming playback of old interviews recorded by BLB’s Uncle Bob, featuring children from the Holy Communion class at Ravenswell School. Can you recognise any of those young voices?Remember when Bray had several TV rental shops? Back when a television cost nearly a month's wages, renting was the norm. Remember 'Rabbits Ears'? Malcolm Hill, a former repair engineer, takes us back to those black-and-white days.And finally, can you remember the first record you ever bought? We take a musical trip down memory lane.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. Tell a friend, let them know about our podcast! Longer versions of some of the interviews are on our Soundcloud channel. @braytalkingheadsArtwork by Jody Hogg Design jodyhogg.comListen 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] copyright in this podcast series is owned by Pat Hannon and Mark Quinn and is hereby reserved. All rights reserved.

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• Ep 5. The Cross, Save Our Rowing Club & From Ukraine to Bray

  When was the iconic cross on Bray Head built - and who was behind it? Local historian Brian White has the answers.At the Bray Rowing Club, sea spray has taken its toll. With the concrete roof collapsing, the club now faces a tough decision: rebuild or relocate. Meanwhile, their prized racing boats sit exposed to the elements. Leah visits the club to hear more from John Curran and Tony Dutton.And as the war in Ukraine continues, nearly a thousand Ukrainians have found refuge in Bray. Mark sits down with Ivanna to learn about her journey and what life is like now.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. Tell a friend, let them know about our podcast! Longer versions of some of the interviews are on our Soundcloud channel. https://soundcloud.com/braytalkingheads/sets/interviewsArtwork by Jody Hogg Design jodyhogg.comListen 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] copyright in this podcast series is owned by Pat Hannon and Mark Quinn and is hereby reserved. All rights reserved.

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• Ep 4. Golf on the Seafront, Old Radio Ads, and First Dates

  Join us as Anne Mooney shares fond memories of her dad, Pat, who once ran the beloved putting green and deckchair rentals on Bray seafront. We rewind to the golden days of BLB Community Radio in the late '70s and '80s, unearthing old ads from local shops that have since disappeared but are far from forgotten. Plus, we take to the Main Street to ask—where would you bring a first date in Bray?It’s nostalgia, local stories, and of course, a bit of conversation.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. Tell a friend, let them know about our podcast! Longer versions of some of the interviews are on our Soundcloud channel. https://soundcloud.com/braytalkingheads 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.

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• Ep 3. Gridlocked, The Aerial Chair Lift, Home Thoughts & Madam Lee

  As traffic clogs the town’s roads, we take a nostalgic detour with Brendan Coleman to revisit the iconic Bray Head Chair Lift; plus from our voxpops from the past, who remembers Madam Lee and Dawsons? We also travel across the globe to Alice Springs, Australia, for our Home Thoughts from Abroad segment. Plus, we catch up with Aoife Demel, CEO of The Mermaid Arts Centre, for an inspiring chat about arts, community, and the rise of storytelling.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.Tell a friend, let them know about our podcast!Longer versions of some of the interviews are on our Soundcloud channel. https://on.soundcloud.com/LMMcLXM7Xm71NMTa7Artwork by Jody Hogg Design jodyhogg.comListen 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] copyright in this podcast series is owned by Pat Hannon and Mark Quinn and is hereby reserved. All rights reserved.

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• Ep 2. Main Street, Ham, ‘Tackies’ and Necking!

  Brian White provides the definitive answer on the number of bandstands. Pat Vance shares his experience as the last remaining cobbler in Bray. What’s shopping like on Main Street? And what was it like growing up above a family-run store? Leah talks to Kevin Murphy about his father Jack Murphy’s corner shop, famous for its delicious ham.'Bray Talking Heads is hosted byMark Quinn, Leah Kinsella and Pat Hannon. History, stories, opinions and conversations – a podcast for Brayites everywhere!Tell a friend, let them know about the podcast!BLB Sounds From the Pasthttps://www.youtube.com/@RadiogenicProductionsArtwork by Jody Hogg Design jodyhogg.com. Voice over byCarla Quinlan. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @braytalkingheads, or getin touch with us at [email protected] copyright in this podcast series is owned by Pat Hannon and Mark Quinn and is hereby reserved. All rights reserved.

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