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Wicklow Naturally launches October feast

All eyes will be on County Wicklow during the month of October as the county's food and drink network is hosting a programme of activities to showcase the abundance of producers in The Garden of Ireland. Bray.ie · Wicklow Naturally launches October Feast Wicklow Naturally's “October Feast” ...

Council News, Latest News 28 September 2020

Working collaboratively to drive a message of unity in Bray

Bray unites as a community to help Bray bounce back safely Covid-19 has hit our country and Bray extremely hard. As the country gradually reopens safely, while trying to minimise the risk of a second wave, it was really important to restart the local economy here ...

Bray & District Chamber of Commerce virtual Endeavour Awards

The Bray & District Chamber of Commerce Endeavour Awards will look a little different this year, with the event going to a virtual format as a result of public health guidelines. The awards have been running since 1981 and are designed to honour ordinary people doing extraordinary ...

Council News, Latest News 09 September 2020

Get out and #BeActive for European Week of Sport on September 23rd to 30th

Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership is calling on the people of Wicklow to get out and #BeActive for European Week of Sport 2020 which runs from the 23rd to 30th of September. The event will see a mixture of online and offline events available to cater ...

Council News, Latest News 07 September 2020

Community Heritage Grant Scheme now open for applications

The Heritage Council is inviting applications from County Wicklow to its Community Heritage Grant scheme which is part of the rescue package for the sector announced by the Minister for Heritage & Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan. The grant scheme aims to support capital projects that improve ...

Council News, Latest News 03 September 2020

Temporary road closure on R766 Quinsborough Road, Bray

Advance notice: Temporary road closure on R766 Quinsborough Road, Bray, Co Wicklow from 11 pm on Saturday, September, 19th to 9 am on Sunday, September 20th, 2020 inclusive to facilitate the renewal of track points.

Council News, Latest News 02 September 2020

‘Do Not Swim’ notice has been lifted for Bray South Promenade and South of Bray Harbour

The temporary 'Do Not Swim' notice for Bray South Promenade and South of Bray Harbour has been lifted following consultation with the Health Service Executive. A sample was taken on Monday, August 31st returned excellent water quality which following repairs to the rising sewage main from Bray ...

Council News, Latest News 27 August 2020

Applications are now open for the Katie Taylor Bursary

Applications are now open for the Katie Taylor Bursary sponsored by Wicklow County Council. The Bursary was established to honour one of County Wicklow’s greatest ever sportspersons, who added to her astonishing list of achievements at the weekend when she retained her lightweight world champion title. The ...

Council News, Latest News 27 August 2020

A temporary ‘Do Not Swim’ notice for Bray South Promenade Bathing Area

Bathing is prohibited due to: risk of high numbers of bacteria in the bathing water. Likely cause: Discharge from Bray Sewerage Pumping Station at the end of Bray Harbour while emergency repairs are carried out on a burst sewer main. Expected duration: 3 days - results of investigative ...

Council News, Latest News 25 August 2020

3.3 million funding for improved walking and cycling infrastructure in Wicklow

Wicklow has been allocated funding totalling some €3.342m covering 25 projects supporting pedestrian and cyclist movement and to enhance accessibility in towns and villages by the National Transport Authority. The funding was allocated under the July Jobs Stimulus Plan announced by the Government last and is ...

Wicklow gets its own passport

Wicklow Tourism Alliance has recently introduced the Wicklow Passport initiative aimed at encouraging locals and visitors to explore County Wicklow. Passport holders can collect the various Wicklow Stamps, and discover the activities, attractions, and hospitality on offer across the County. The Wicklow Passport is a ...

Council News, Latest News 21 August 2020

A temporary ‘Do Not Swim’ notice for south of Bray Harbour

Bathing is prohibited south of Bray Harbour, this is due to poor water quality indicated by high numbers of Intestinal Enterococci Bacteria in the Bathing Water. The bathing water at Bray South Promenade (from the Bandstand to Bray Head) is unaffected by this restriction). Likely cause: Operation ...

Council News, Latest News 07 August 2020

Essential maintenance works on the N11

Wicklow County Council wish to advise that a contractor will be carrying out essential maintenance works on the N11 Northbound and Southbound from Loughlinstown roundabout to M11 Junction 5, Bray this week, Sunday night (9th August) to Friday night (14th August) between 10 pm and ...

Council News, Latest News 02 August 2020

Frontline workers honoured with Bray flypast

A flypast by a Rescue helicopter of Bray seafront was held on Saturday in a tribute by the Irish Coast Guard and Bray Air Display to recognise the dedication of frontline workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The event was attended by Mr Paul Reid, CEO of ...

Council News, Latest News 17 July 2020

Strong united message from Bray Councillors to help Bray bounce back safely

This week a strong united message came from all the Bray Municipal District Councillors as they collectively echoed the need to help Bray businesses bounce back as we emerge out of the Covid-19 crisis. Anne Ferris, Cathaoirleach of Bray Municipal District said, “Coronavirus has had a ...

Council News, Latest News 16 July 2020

Soak up the long summer days in Bray safely

Bray.ie has launched its summer tourism campaign for 2020 today (Friday, July 17th 2020). The aim of the initiative is to encourage Irish consumers to take their summer staycation in Bray to help boost the local economy again. Eugene Finnegan from Bray Tourism said, “As we ...

Winner winner chicken dinner…

The annual Wings Food Fest may be cancelled this summer, but that doesn’t mean Bray can’t celebrate chicken wings - at their hottest! Bray’s newest chicken wing offering, Wing It have teamed up with Ireland’s annual Wings Food Fest to recreate the festival’s crowd-pleasing Hot Wing ...

Council News, Latest News 03 July 2020

New walking video commissioned by Wicklow County Council features the Bray Head Looped Walk

A new Tracks & Trails video commissioned by Wicklow County Council and presented by travel writer Pól O Conghaile will be launched on Tuesday, July 7th. It features Bray Head, the Belmont Way and the Sugarloaf Way. The video, which follows a walk beginning at the ...

Council News, Latest News 26 June 2020

Wicklow’s innovative ideas during lockdown #YourCouncilDay

Wicklow County Council and its staff have found innovate ways of supporting the community throughout the county during the COVID-19 Lockdown. Those efforts are being highlighted on Twitter with the hashtag #YourCouncilDay on Wednesday 1st July. This is an initiative that promotes and highlights the projects ...

Council News, Latest News 26 June 2020

Wicklow County Council offices reopen to the public on phased basis

Wicklow County Council Offices will reopen to the public on Monday next, 29th of June, on a phased basis in line with the Government Roadmap for re-opening society and business. Wicklow County Council, County Buildings, Wicklow Opening hours 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 2.00 p.m. ...