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Braytalkingheads
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25. Sea Swimmers, Spine-Chilling Sounds and Tango in Bray!
Episode 25 Sea Swimmers, Spine-Chilling Sounds and Tango in Bray! What’s the craic with Bray’s sea swimmers? What’s the story behind Paddy and Willie’s kiosk? And can you identify a spine-chilling sound from Bray’s past? In this episode, we head down to the beach to catch up with Bray’s...
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24. Episode 24: A statue for Katie? A plan for the Main Street, and how does local democracy work?
A statue for Katie? A plan for the Main Street, and how does local democracy work? How should Katie be commemorated in her home town? Is Bray’s Main Street living up to what we want from the heart of our town? Plus, does local democracy actually work for the people who live here? For Episode 24…
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23. The International Hotel, Summer in Bray and community legend Joe Loughman
We find out all about the once magnificent International Hotel, Bray and hear two cherished voices from our archive of the past - Colbert Martin on the International and Joe Loughman on Little Bray and on being a founder member of Bray Wheelers; we check the summer vibes on the prom and get an...
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22. The buildings may disappear, but the stories remain
What do we choose to remember? As another piece of Bray's past disappears with the demolition of the old Presentation School and Hall, we reflect on the memories that shape our town. A twenty-something from Kilmacanogue recalls her teenage adventures in Bray, we take a fascinating look back at…
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21. Shops, Summer and Last Orders
We remember Bray's vanished local shops and hear about a new pop-up shop seeking your opinions and ideas about what you'd like for the town. Locals and visitors share their plans for the summer season. We discuss the fires on Bray Head, and we bid farewell to a beloved Bray Golf Club barman as he...
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20. Crumbling shelters, rising voices, and women's sheds.
Voices of Bray: Locals speak out as the Victorian seafront shelters fall into disrepair and hear about their origin, and what’s to become of them. We lift the mood with the soaring sounds of the Aurora Choir, and shine a light on the inspiring Women’s Sheds movement in Bray. Extra content on our...
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19. Lights, Camera… Remembering cinema in Bray.
ACTION! In this cinema special, we look back at the golden age of film-going in Bray -remembering the plush Royal Cinema, which once seated 1,200 film-goers. Today, we ask: can cinema survive in Bray? Will the town ever see the return of a dedicated big screen - the promised Stella-style cinema...
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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...
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17. Keeping Bray Clean, Harbour Swans and Horse-and-Cart Deliveries
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...
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16. Nicknames, Parents Go Anti-Social...And a Poem For Bray
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...
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15. Christmas cheer, festive streets, 12 pubs, and a Bray boast Dun Laoghaire can’t match.
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...
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14. Cattle on Main Street, the Royal Hotel’s past, and the floods that Bray must never forget.
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...
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13. From Roller Disco to local lifesavers and a bridge that changed Bray.
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...
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12. Record coffee prices!, the Blind Fiddler, the night the Big O rocked Bray, Cliff Walk update, and more old BLB ads.
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…
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11. Gen Z on Bray, 1930s memories of Wolfe Tone Square, and fiery hotel debates
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...
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10. When Man United came to Bray, nudists went to Naylor's Cove & Liz Anne's heartfelt goodbye.
When Man United came to Bray, nudists went to Naylor's Cove and Liz Anne's heartfelt goodbye. 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…
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When the Busby Babes Played Bray
In the golden era of the 1950s, Manchester United’s legendary "Busby Babes" dazzled football fans with their youth, talent, and fearless style of play—until tragedy struck in the Munich Air Disaster of 1958, cutting short the lives and careers of many of these gifted young men. But five years...
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9. Hot Stuff! From Turkish Baths to seaside saunas, and a seat for Bagatelle on Bray Head!
This week, we uncover the story of Bray’s long-lost Turkish Baths – a fleeting glimpse of opulence on Quinsborough Road. Fast forward to today, where saunas dot the seafront, and Bray still knows how to keep things warm. Plus, we join the unveiling of a new commemorative seat with a view for...
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8. Things That Go Bump in the Night, Retirement Wisdom, and Art for Art’s Sake.
What makes for a long, happy retirement? We hit the streets of Bray to gather tips and reflections from those living it. Leah shares a chilling story of hearing a banshee - and of the friendly ghost she may be sharing her home with! We also stop by the Signal Arts Centre, a vital hub for…
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7. The People’s Park – A Green Oasis, Skipping Rhymes and Chicken’s Call!
We remember a much-loved Bray character who sold newspapers seven days a week in all weathers. Do you recall what he used to shout outside the Royal Cinema and the Holy Redeemer Church? We take a stroll through the People’s Park, a green haven gifted to the town, and hear from Brian White about…
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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...
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Ivanna from Ukraine on having to flee the war and on living in Bray.
Ivanna’s Story: From War to Welcome In this moving extended interview, Ivanna shares her journey of fleeing war-torn Ukraine and the emotional toll of leaving home behind. She reflects on her first impressions of Bray - from the peaceful streets to the wonder of seeing a robin for the first time....
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5. The Cross, Save Our Rowing Club and 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…
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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…
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1. Promenade, Cliff Walk & Opinions on Bray
Welcome to Bray Talking Heads! In our first episode we find out about the origins of the mile-long prom, we head to the Cliff Walk to meet the Friends of the Cliff Walk about their campaign to get it reopened, fast; and we ask newcomers to the town 'what's best about Bray?' Bray Talking Heads is...
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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? What was it like growing up above a family-run store? Leah talks to Kevin Murphy about his father Jack Murphy’s…
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About the Show
Welcome to Bray Talking Heads – Stories from a Seaside Town 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 -...
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Welcome to Bray Talking Heads – Stories from a Seaside Town. 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…
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