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The air is getting crisper, the festive lights are being checked twice, and the Christmas countdown is officially on! The Bray and District Chamber of Commerce, bray.ie and Bray Municipal District, Wicklow County Council have once again joined forces to unveil their festive campaign: "Step ...

Bray just got a little greener—and a lot more fun! With Moby e-bikes rolling into town, getting around has never been easier—or more enjoyable. Whether you’re commuting, exploring the seafront, or running errands, these electric bikes give you a smooth, effortless ride while helping reduce ...

Bray has once again proven itself as one of Ireland’s leading coastal towns, proudly achieving a Gold Medal Award in the 2025 SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition, along with a remarkable 19-point increase in its adjudication score — rising from 366 in 2024 to 385 in ...

The Bray & District Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2025 Endeavour Awards – Customer Choice Business Awards, recognising and celebrating the local businesses and individuals who make Bray a vibrant, connected, and community-driven town. This year’s awards carry special significance ...

Wicklow County Council has announced the launch of the second round of the Community Climate Action Programme, offering €646,000 in funding to assist community, voluntary, and non-profit groups in delivering local climate and biodiversity projects across the county. This new round of funding, supported by the ...

The members of the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk Management Committee, along with District Members from Bray and Greystones, met with RPS consultants on Monday, 22nd September 2025, to discuss a report regarding the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk. This path has been closed since ...

Wicklow County Council is delighted to announce that our Climate Action Week is taking place this year, from Wednesday 17th to Tuesday 30th September in alignment with Ireland’s fourth Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Week. The SDGs outline a vision for a fairer, healthier and more ...

Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Séan Canney officially opened the Bray Transport Interchange today (September 17th, 2025), on behalf of Wicklow County Council in partnership with the National Transport Authority (NTA). This project has successfully delivered a ...

The Bray & District Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the launch of the 2025 Endeavour Awards, the town’s most prestigious celebration of the people, groups, and businesses that make Bray and the surrounding areas such a vibrant and inspiring community. Since their inception in 1981, the ...

The Local Enterprise Office Wicklow has launched a new campaign designed to assist businesses to ‘save time, money and energy’ while enhancing their productivity and competitiveness. Titled “All In a Day’s Work,” the campaign emphasises the significant benefits that the support offered by the Local Enterprise ...

Wicklow County Council celebrated the official opening of the Bagatelle Bench on Strand Road in Bray on Sunday, 7th September 2025. The bench was unveiled by Cathaoirleach of Bray Municipal District Cllr. Erika Doyle, along with District Manager Jackie Carroll, and members of Bagatelle, in the ...

Bray Municipal District is delighted to celebrate one of Ireland’s most beloved bands, Bagatelle, with a special tribute in the town. On Sunday, September 7th, at 4 pm, a commemorative bench will be unveiled at the base of Bray Head by Cathaoirleach Erica Doyle. The event ...

Bray Seafront has been praised in the latest An Taisce / Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) survey, which found Irish beaches at their cleanest in eight years. The An Taisce report for Bray described the seafront as being in “excellent condition,” noting that the beach was ...

Tender Competition to appoint Technical Consultants for Phases 3 & 4 Following the Publication of the Phase 2 Options Selection Report on 10th April 2025, Wicklow County Council are seeking to appoint Technical Consultants to aid in the delivery of the N11/M11 Bus Priority Interim Scheme ...

From jaw-dropping air displays to live music, comedy, beach yoga, and a breathtaking fireworks display, #SummerInBray 2025 has been a feast of fun for visitors and locals alike. Free, family-friendly festivals, lively markets, and seaside thrills have kept the town buzzing all summer long, boosting ...

Culture Night returns to Wicklow on Friday, September 19th 2025. A national moment celebrating culture, creativity, and the arts, Culture Night (Oíche Chultúir) seeks to actively promote the rich and varied culture that is treasured and nurtured in people’s lives. Thanks to the continued support of ...

Wicklow County Council’s popular Annual Tree Planting Grant Scheme is now accepting applications, offering enhanced funding of up to 95% of project costs. This initiative aims to support local biodiversity and climate action projects. Community groups have until Sunday, September 28th 2024, to apply. The scheme ...

Wicklow County Council, with support from the Anti-Dumping Initiative Grant, is launching a series of textile-themed events and workshops this autumn aimed at tackling the growing issue of clothing waste and promoting a circular economy. The programme will include themed clothing swap events and textile ...

Wicklow is set to celebrate Her Outdoors Week 2025 from August 11th to 17th, with a complete programme of outdoor events aimed at getting more women and girls active in their local environment. This national campaign is designed to support females of all ages, abilities, and ...