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 early-morning sea swimmers and discover what keeps them plunging into the cold Irish Sea - and the benefits they believe it brings. We check back in with Brian Holland about the much-loved Paddy and Willie’s kiosk, delve into a mystery sound from Bray’s past, and discover the world of tango dancing right here in our seaside town. We also revisit a clip featuring Kathleen Kinsella, Leah’s mother and a founder member of Bray Tidy Towns, and hear about other unsung local heroes who follow in that community spirit today - the people who quietly head out with their litter pickers to help keep Bray looking its best. From icy dips to dancing feet, spine-chilling sounds to everyday acts of community pride, it’s another lively mix of stories, characters and conversations from the town we call home. Bray Talking Heads - Stories from a Seaside Town. Bray’s stories, on the podcast for 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! Don’t forget to press that ‘subscribe’ button and you’ll never miss an episode. 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 braytalkingheads@gmail.com. The copyright in this podcast series is owned by Pat Hannon and Mark Quinn and all rights are hereby reserved. .
