Bray Talking Heads
Episodes
Ep. 015 Christmas cheer, festive streets, 12 pubs, and Bray trumps Dun Laoghaire.
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We soak up the festive buzz on the streets of Bray, from themad notions of the '12 Pubs of Christmas' to fond memories of presents past. Has C...
Ep. 014 Cattle on Main Street, the Royal Hotel’s past, and the floods that Bray must never forget.
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We meet Bray vet John Wilson and filmmaker Éamon de Buitléaras they recall the days when cattle were delivered straight onto Main Street. We uncover...
Ep. 013. From Roller Disco to local lifesavers and a bridge that changed Bray.
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Roller-disco mania sweeps Bray, David Edge changes the townforever with the building of Bray Bridge, and we remember the talent and legacy of Fran O’...
Ep. 013 Roller disco madness, Bray heroes, bridge builders - and spiders on the loose!
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
Ep. 012. Record coffee prices!, the Blind Fiddler, the night the Big O rocked Bray, Cliff Walk update, and more old BLB ads.
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 12 of Bray Talking Heads, Coffee prices hit a newhigh! The Blind Fiddler from Kerry who played on the Cliff Walk for 40 years. Remembering ...
Ep. 011 Gen Z share their views, 1930s memories of Wolfe Tone Square, and fiery hotel debates.
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bray Talking Heads, Generation Z weighs in on what's great about Bray and what's missing, while the late Colbert Martin tak...
Ep. 10 When Man U came to Bray, nudists went to Naylor’s Cove, and Liz Anne’s heartfelt goodbye.
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 9: Hot Stuff! From Turkish Baths to seaside saunas, and a seat with a view for Bagatelle.
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, wh...
Ep 8. Things That Go Bump in the Night, Retirement Wisdom, and Art for Art’s Sake
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 7. The People’s Park – A Green Oasis, Skipping Rhymes and Chicken’s Call!
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
Ep 6. Nostalgia, TV Rentals and 'Rabbits Ears', School Kids from the 80s & First Records
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Uncl...
Ep 5. The Cross, Save Our Rowing Club & From Ukraine to Bray
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Ep 4. Golf on the Seafront, Old Radio Ads, and First Dates
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 3. Gridlocked, The Aerial Chair Lift, Home Thoughts & Madam Lee
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As traffic clogs the town’s roads, we take a nostalgic detour with Brendan Coleman to revisit the iconic Bray Head Chair Lift; plus from our voxpops...
Ep 2. Main Street, Ham, ‘Tackies’ and Necking!
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian White provides the definitive answer on the number of bandstands. Pat Vance shares his experience as the last remaining cobbler in Bray. What’...
Ep 1. Promenade, Cliff Walk & Opinions on Bray
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Friend...
More about the show
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome toBray Talking Heads – Stories from a Seaside TownA podcast celebrating the stories, history, and people of Bray, past and present. Whether ...
TRAILER
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Bray Talking Heads, stories from a seaside town. A podcast with stories from the past and present for Brayites everywhere. Available on You...