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Bray One Act Drama Festival from January 22nd to 26th 2019

Bray One Act Drama Festival will be bringing a wonderful mix of comedy and drama to the stage. Performed by both newcomers and seasoned performers, these plays are sure to provide 5 nights of varied entertainment, with all proceeds going to charitable causes. We are ...

Council News, Latest News 19 December 2018

Bray has been shortlisted in 4 categories in the All Ireland Community & Council Awards

Bray.ie, one of the towns biggest tourism initiatives - the Bray Air Display, Summer in Bray campaign and the multi-agency emergency response to the gorse fire on Bray Head have all been shortlisted in the All Ireland Community & Council Awards 2019 which is presented by ...

Council News, Latest News 18 December 2018

Bray.ie’s #ThisHappened 2018 Review

The past 12 months we have been very busy increasing our digital output. Our community engagement strategy is a team effort and we are delighted to share with you all that we have reached a significant milestone in engaging with 3.4m users so far in 2018. This is an ...

The Bray Cualann Historical Society 2019 talks schedule

2019, Programme of Talks January 17th– The Bray Cualann Historical Society AGM & talk entitles “The Last Train from Harcourt Street”, (The Royal Hotel, Bray, 8pm). February 21st– The Maritime History of Bray, (The Royal Hotel, Bray, 8pm). March 21st– Genealogy Workshop, (The Royal Hotel, Bray, 8pm). April 11th– ...

Council News 12 December 2018

Bray Transport Interchange Scheme

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (As amended) PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001-2013 (As amended) (PART 8) Bray Transport Interchange Scheme Pursuant to the requirements of the above, Wicklow County Council proposes to regenerate the existing Forecourt at Bray DART Station to create a transport interchange that strikes a ...

Bray Comedy Festival returns February 2019

For the 5th year in a row, this February, the very best comedians in Ireland and beyond with a sprinkling of some Hollywood stardust are gathering on the Braymalfi coast for the Bray Comedy Festival 2019. The five-day fun fest kicks off on Wednesday 13th February ...

Bray Charities Sea Swim takes place on Tuesday January 1st 2019

The Bray Charities Sea Swim takes place on Tuesday, January 1st 2019. The swim begins at 12 noon, meeting at the Esplanade Hotel. Bray Charities Sea Swim chosen charities for 2019 are: Wicklow Rapid Response Bray Women's Refuge Bray ...

Council News, Latest News 29 November 2018

Bray Town recognised at the Enterprise Town Awards

Bray was recognised as a runner-up at this year’s Bank of Ireland National Enterprise Town Awards 2018. The National Enterprise Town awards, run by Bank of Ireland, which is in its third year aims to promote enterprise by bringing business and community groups together, in towns ...

SEA LIFE celebrates 20 years in Bray

1998 to 2018 - 20 years of passion for the marine environment and its wonderful inhabitants! ‘Minister of Health, Simon Harris addresses 20thAnniversary Party’ SEA LIFE Bray Aquarium is celebrating its 20thanniversary, having opened its doors in 1998 on the Seafront in Bray on the site of the ...

Endeavour award winners 2018 have been announced

Congratulations to all Endeavour award winners: Person of the year: Geraldine Fitzharris Lifetime Achievement: Michael Kelleher Sports Achievement: Amy Wall Civic award: Bray Tidy Towns Community award: BARSS ...

Council News, Latest News 20 November 2018

Win a prize worth €1000 in our Christmas In Bray Photo Competition

We have a fabulous Christmas Photo Competition where someone could win a prize to the value of €1000. Just capture a special Christmas moment in Bray, be sure to use #ChristmasInBray hashtag when sharing your favourite memories on social media and you’ll be in with ...

Council News, Latest News 19 November 2018

Bray.ie launches its Christmas marketing campaign

Today the Bray Municipal District, Bray Chamber of Commerce and Bray.ie launched its Christmas marketing campaign for 2018 in an effort to encourage locals to spend their hard-earned euros in their own locality. The initiative is part of the Christmas in Bray celebrations which sees Christmas ...

Council News, Latest News 12 November 2018

River Dargle Flood Defence Scheme Wins Engineers Ireland Excellence Award

Wicklow County Council is delighted to have won the Engineers Ireland Local Authority Engineering Initiative Award 2018 for The River Dargle Flood Defence Scheme in Bray. The project was announced as the joint winner at the awards ceremony on Friday night in the InterContinental Hotel, Dublin. The ...

Council News, Latest News 11 November 2018

Pop into Bray this Christmas

Pop into Bray this Christmas as there are lots of fabulous things to do, places to eat, drink and shop..... Christmas sparkles into life on November 24th 2018 with Bray Town Centre's Christmas Lights Switch On. Then this festive season why not watch Christmas Movies at Mermaid, ...

Bray Beach Boutique Christmas Market is back

Bray Beach Boutique Christmas Market is back, at Jim Doyle's pub on Bray Seafront, Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd December, 12-5pm. There will be a generous selection of the very finest, hand-picked seasonal stalls showcasing local art, craft, fashion, food & more. Grab yourself a festive drink ...

Local retailers… Here’s an opportunity to promote your festive offers!

Black Friday is taking place on November 23rd and Bray.ie wants to share local retailers deals and discounts. A general Christmas promotion can also be included as it doesn’t necessarily need to be focused on Black Friday. Our message this year is simple…. Stay Local, Shop ...

Council News, Latest News 05 November 2018

Wicklow Commuters – Tell Us Your Story

Wicklow County Council will be conducting a Commuter Survey that could have a far-reaching and positive effect on the lives of Wicklow commuters. Statistics show that 21,000 people, commute to work from County Wicklow on a daily basis. This is only 10,000 less than the number ...

Council News, Latest News 31 October 2018

Road repair works on the Meath Road

Bray Municipal District are planning to commence road repair works on the Meath Road between Putland Road and Convent Avenue during week beginning Monday 12th November. The works will take approximately 7 working days to complete. The works will involve the excavation of the existing road ...

Voting is now open for the 2018 Bray Chamber Business Awards

Voting is now open for the 2018 Bray Chamber Business Awards. Help your favourite retail and hospitality business to be announced as one of Bray’s Businesses of the Year 2018. The nominees are: Retail Business of the Year: Amora Gifts Bannon’s ...

Council News, Latest News 22 October 2018

Bray to Greystones cliff walk has been closed due to a landslide

The Bray to Greystones cliff walk has been closed due to a landslide. Works are being carried out and the walk will be open as soon as the area is safe. https://bray.ie/cliff-walk/