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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 areon our Soundcloud channel. https://soundcloud.com/braytalkingheads/sets

 When the Busby Babes Played Bray (full 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 Kinsellaand 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 localstorytelling, 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 [email protected]. The copyright in this podcast series is owned by Pat Hannon and Mark Quinn and is hereby reserved. All rights reserved.

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 Bagatelle, theband that has a strong association with Bray!

Bray Talking Heads is hosted by Mark Quinn, Leah Kinsellaand 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 ourcommunity to life - wherever you are in the world.

 Bray Talking Heads continues the spirit of localstorytelling, following in the footsteps of BLB (Bray Local Broadcasting), the beloved community radio station. Please tell a friend, let them know and please share our podcast with them. Longer versions of some of the interviews are on our Soundcloud channel. https://soundcloud.com/braytalkingheads/sets

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.

What makes for a long, happy retirement? We hit the streetsof Bray to gather tips and reflections from those living it.

Leah shares a chilling story of hearing a banshee - and ofthe friendly ghost she may be sharing her home with! We also stop by the Signal Arts Centre, a vital hub for creativity and community in Bray and Wicklow, offering space and support to emerging artists.

And we share the last heartwarming clips from Uncle Bob’sarchive - can you recognise the innocent voices of Ravenswell’sseven-year-olds?

Bray Talking Heads is hosted by Mark Quinn, Leah Kinsellaand 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 ourcommunity to life - wherever you are in the world.

Bray Talking Heads continues the spirit of localstorytelling, following in the footsteps of BLB (Bray Local Broadcasting), the beloved community radio station. Please tell a friend, let them know about our podcast! Longer versions of some of the interviews are on our Soundcloudchannel. https://soundcloud.com/braytalkingheads/sets

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.

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 Whiteabout its rich history, along with voices from the community on why it remains such a special place. Could residents of the Lower Dargle benefit from a local drop-in centre to help combat social isolation? We explore the idea. Finally,we dip back into Freddie’s tapes for more heartwarming snippets from the young voices of Bray’s past.

Bray Talking Heads is hosted by Mark Quinn, Leah Kinsellaand 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 ourcommunity to life - wherever you are in the world.

 Bray Talking Heads continues the spirit of localstorytelling, following in the footsteps of BLB (Bray Local Broadcasting), the beloved community radio station. Please tell a friend, let them know about our podcast! Longer versions of some of the interviews are on our Soundcloudchannel. https://soundcloud.com/braytalkingheads/sets

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.

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. @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.