Jun 22, 2026 · 43 min · 15 segments
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…
Leah KinsellaHost
Mark QuinnHost
Pat HannonHost
Judy O'TooleGuest
Jimmy ByrneGuestLeah
And let's start with a pile of bricks because that's what the old Presentation College Bray is now.
In fact, I think the planning permission has already passed long ago because they wouldn't be knocking down things.
But Charles Putland actually rebuilt it in the 1860s because he wanted to move out of his brother's house, which would be Sans Souci.
And the interesting thing, it was always called Brayhead House, but then it became Newcourt House.
Anyway, Brayhead House, Newcourt House, Elephant House was eventually sold in 19...
Leah
And let's start with a pile of bricks because that's what the old Presentation College Bray is now.
In fact, I think the planning permission has already passed long ago because they wouldn't be knocking down things.
But Charles Putland actually rebuilt it in the 1860s because he wanted to move out of his brother's house, which would be Sans Souci.
And the interesting thing, it was always called Brayhead House, but then it became Newcourt House.
Anyway, Brayhead House, Newcourt House, Elephant House was eventually sold in 19...
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