18. Bray’s Town Hall, Movie Star Remembered, 50 years of Square One, and a Story from the Mountains

We uncover the rich history of Bray’s Town Hall and remember one of the town’s brightest stars - Gladys Sheehan, who appeared in more than 100 films. We head backstage with Square One Theatre Group as they mark an incredible 50 years of local drama, capturing the excitement of rehearsals and the spirit of performance. Brian Holland goes from pub life to running a coffee kiosk. And, we revisit a haunting chapter from 1946, when a plane carrying 25 French Girl Guides and five crew crashed on Djouce Mountain - a story that still echoes through the Wicklow hills. Links to extra content featured from the Square One Theatre Group on the show: Square One: Behind the scenes at rehearsals for Juno and the Paycock https://on.soundcloud.com/K5clYyIm18bFE66ZPl Square One: Extended interview with Maeve Miller and Maura Connolly https://on.soundcloud.com/OQYXZgUkq5QA0XvogT 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.