Braytalkingheads

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  1. 16 . Nicknames, Parents Go Anti-Social...And a Poem For Bray

    7 FEB

    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 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 braytalkingheads@gmail.com. The copyright in this podcast series is owned by Pat Hannon and Mark Quinn and all rights are hereby reserved.

    37 min
  2. 15. Christmas cheer, festive streets, 12 pubs, and a Bray boast Dun Laoghaire can’t match.

    19/12/2025

    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 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 braytalkingheads@gmail.com. The copyright in this podcast series is owned by Pat Hannon and Mark Quinn and all rights are hereby reserved.

    41 min
  3. 14. Cattle on Main Street, the Royal Hotel’s past, and the floods that Bray must never forget.

    13/12/2025

    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 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 braytalkingheads@gmail.com. The copyright in this podcast series is owned by Pat Hannon and Mark Quinn and all rights are hereby reserved.

    36 min
  4. 13. From Roller Disco to local lifesavers and a bridge that changed Bray.

    28/11/2025

    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 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 braytalkingheads@gmail.com. The copyright in this podcast series is owned by Pat Hannon and Mark Quinn and all rights are hereby reserved.

    36 min
  5. 12. Record coffee prices!, the Blind Fiddler, the night the Big O rocked Bray, Cliff Walk update, and more old BLB ads.

    05/11/2025

    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 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 braytalkingheads@gmail.com. The copyright in this podcast series is owned by Pat Hannon and Mark Quinn and all rights are hereby reserved.

    34 min
  6. 11. Gen Z on Bray, 1930s memories of Wolfe Tone Square, and fiery hotel debates

    21/10/2025

    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 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.

    35 min
  7. 10. When Man United came to Bray, nudists went to Naylor's Cove & Liz Anne's heartfelt goodbye.

    02/10/2025

    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 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 Molloy bids a warm farewell to the customers she’s cherished for three decades. Longer versions of some of the interviews and features are on our Soundcloud channel. https://soundcloud.com/braytalkingheads/sets When the Busby Babes Played Bray (Full 8 minute 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 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 braytalkingheads@gmail.com. The copyright in this podcast series is owned by Pat Hannon and Mark Quinn and is hereby reserved. All rights reserved.

    36 min
  8. When the Busby Babes Played Bray

    30/09/2025

    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 before that fateful day, the future icons of English football took to the field in a much humbler setting: the Carlisle Grounds in Bray. On Tuesday, May 19th, 1953, the Manchester United Youth Team—already showing flashes of brilliance and including the now legendary Duncan Edwards faced off against a spirited Bray Wanderers/Rathfarnham XI. The match was part of a summer tour masterminded by United manager Matt Busby, made possible through the efforts of a local football enthusiast and Bray Wanderers stalwart, Mick Donegan. This short documentary brings that historic evening to life through the vivid memories of Bray Wanderers’ goalkeeper Shay Ryan, one of the few still able to recount the game from the pitch. Adding depth and context is the late author Colm Keane, whose insight provides a valuable historical lens. Produced and narrated by Mark Quinn, this is a rare glimpse into a forgotten chapter of football history—when the Busby Babes played Bray.

    8 min
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  • Creator
    Braytalkingheads
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
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