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Council News, Latest News 21 November 2017

Great news there’s free parking at weekends in December

Join Bray Municipal District and Wicklow County Council in supporting business in Bray. There is free parking on Saturdays and Sundays for the month of December 2017 in the Florence Road and Herbert Road Council Car Parks only.

Council News, Latest News 10 November 2017

Pop into Bray this Christmas 2017

Pop into Bray this Christmas there are lots of fabulous things to do, places to eat, drink, and shop..... From watching 'Christmas Movies at Mermaid' to visiting 'Santa at Killruddery, exploring the Christmas Tree Festival at Christ Church to enjoying 'Candlelight Concerts'. From picking up a gift ...

The greatest Christmas Movies at Mermaid

Watch the greatest Christmas Movies at Mermaid from December 18th 2017: It’s A Wonderful Life (Cert: 15A) This moving and beautifully told film is a true masterpiece of cinema. Mon 18 Dec 2017 White Christmas (Cert: G) Two talented song-and-dance men (Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye) team up after the ...

Christmas Candlelight Service

The annual Purple House Christmas Candlelight Service takes place on Friday 1st December at 8pm in The Holy Redeemer Church, Main Street Bray, Co. Wicklow. All are welcome for this special night. The theme this year is Honour, Grace and Gratitude in our Community. This ecumenical ...

Council News, Latest News 09 November 2017

The Bray ‘Christmas Lights Switch On’ takes place on Saturday 25th Nov

The Bray 'Christmas Lights Switch On' takes place on Saturday, 25th November at Bray's Civic Centre on Saturday 25th November, with Entertainment starting at 4.30pm and the official Switch on at 5.15pm. The show, hosted by East Coast Fm’s Declan Meehan, will feature performances by local choirs ...

Voting is now open for the 2017 Bray Chamber Business Awards

Voting is now open for the 2017 Bray Chamber Business Awards. Help your favourite Retail, Tourism and Hospitality Business to be announced as one of Bray’s Businesses of the Year 2017. Vote now at here. Nominees are: Retail Business of the Year: Dubray Books Twizzlers Maison Moli The House of Lights Tourism ...

The 2018 Wicklow Calendar is out

The highly anticipated third edition of The Wicklow Calendar is out, just in time for Christmas. A calendar of stunning Wicklow landscapes, kindly donated by 9 local photographers, is on sale across the Garden County now for €10 each. Its aim is to raise funds for ...

Council News, Latest News 04 November 2017

Our Town Our River – The River Dargle Flood Defence Scheme exhibition opens this Monday

Our Town Our River - The River Dargle Flood Defence Scheme exhibition opens on Monday, November 6th until Friday, November 17th which is free of charge. The exhibition will show how the river was used throughout the years and how the flood defence scheme and peripheral works ...

Council News, Latest News 31 October 2017

Bray Children’s Myth & Art Trail officially launches on November 5th in Signal Arts Centre

If you’ve taken a walk along the busy promenade in Bray, you may have noticed a number of brightly coloured scenes being installed in various spots along the seafront. These 5 murals are the result of a project created by visual arts curator Donna Carroll, ...

YARN Storytelling Festival Bray 2017

Mermaid Arts Centre is delighted to present YARN Storytelling Festival Bray 2017. Now in its eighth year, YARN brings together our community to share and hear stories. These storytelling events take place throughout the town in classrooms, community groups, libraries, cafés and bars, in Mermaid ...

Brave Maeve Story Trail

The story of ‘Brave Maeve’ the giant is illustrated on a trail of images along Bray seafront. The story follows a young giant adventurer called Maeve as she sets out to find a home for her people and battles many monsters along the way. This ...

Council News, Latest News 24 October 2017

Our Town Our River – The story of the River Dargle Defence Scheme Exhibition

To mark the completion of the River Dargle Flood Defence Scheme, Bray Municipal District and Tom Foley Management Ltd are hosting an exhibition about the history of the River Dargle and the story of the protection scheme. The exhibition, which is free of charge, will be ...

Council News, Latest News 16 October 2017

Wicklow County Council’s 3rd Storm Ophelia Update

Wicklow County Council’s Severe Weather Co-ordination Group reconvened at 5pm today (Monday) to consider and review the response of the relevant agencies to Storm Ophelia. Council staff and Gardai have been responding to numerous reports of fallen trees around the county. However, in many ...

Council News, Latest News 16 October 2017

2nd Wicklow County Council Storm Ophelia Update

Wicklow County Council’s Severe Weather Co-ordination Group reconvened at 1 pm today (Monday) to consider and review the response of the relevant agencies to Storm Ophelia. The following Council services remain on standby: Outdoor Crews Fire Service Civil Defence Earlier warnings to the public to take great ...

Council News, Latest News 16 October 2017

Wicklow County Council Storm Ophelia Update

Wicklow County Council’s severe weather co-ordination group met early this morning (Monday 16th of October 2017). The group comprises representatives from the Garda Siochana, HSE, Fire Service, Civil Defence and Council staff and is chaired by the Chief Executive, Mr Frank Curran. It has been decided ...

Council News, Latest News 16 October 2017

Bray Municipal district offices will close today from 11am

Bray Municipal District Offices will be closed to members of the public from 11am today Monday, October 16th 2017. The telephone lines will be open to record incidents and staff will respond to them as soon as it is safe to do so. Bray Municipal District ...

Bray Beach Markets are back….

Bray Beach Hallowe'en Market haunts the fantastic, newly-renovated Jim Doyle's in Bray on Sunday 29th October, 11am-5pm. Ramble round the wildly wonderful stalls, with a mix of craft, fashion, photography and more, and then treat yourself to a delicious Sunday roast in the brand, spanking new ...

Council News 10 October 2017

Community Care Roadshow

A series of talks which will include topics on safety security and age-friendly will take place throughout Wicklow this October. BALTINGLASS - GERMAINES 28TH SEPTEMBER 2017 7.30-9pm ARKLOW - ARKLOW BAY HOTEL 12TH OCTOBER 2017 7.30-9pm BLESSINGTON - AVON RÍ HOTEL 19TH OCTOBER 2017 7.30-9pm TINAHELY - TINAHELY COMMUNITY ...

Council News 19 September 2017

Bray Chamber launches public search for Bray’s Endeavour Awards heroes

Search is on for Bray’s Endeavour Awards heroes Awards recognize and reward outstanding contribution made to community Nominations invited from people of Bray to reward young achievers, civic and community, Sports Achievement, Lifetime achievement and our Bray Person of the year Nominations close Noon Friday ...

The Autumn programme of the Bray Cualann Historical Society

The Autumn programme of the Bray Cualann Historical Society, the local history society for Bray and North Wicklow, commences at 8pm on Thursday, 21st September in the Royal Hotel, Main Street, Bray, at which Neal Doherty will present his lecture ‘The Streets of Dublin’. The story ...