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Bray to host the World Archery Field Championships

Bray will play host to hundreds of the world’s top archers in September as the town becomes the home of the World Archery Field Championships. The spectacular surroundings of Kilruddery House and Gardens will be the backdrop for one of the largest archery events in 2016. Archery ...

Council News, Latest News 15 August 2016

000’s of fans cheered the local girl on

Katie Taylor's bid for an Olympic Gold came up short after she was beaten by Mira Potkonen of Finland in the Quarter-finals. In Bray today (Monday, August 15th 2016) about 5,000 fans cheered the local girl on. Crowds swarmed around the bandstand on the seafront to watch the fight on ...

Council News 05 August 2016

Fans are urged to come out and help cheer Katie on!

Katie Taylor begins her quest for Olympic gold on Monday, August 15th at 3pm and like in 2012 Taylor’s hometown of Bray, Co Wicklow will erect a giant screen on the seafront. Fans are urged to come out and help cheer her on. Pat Fitzgerald, Cathaoirleach of Wicklow ...

Council News, Latest News 27 July 2016

Read our latest River Dargle Flood Defence Scheme Newsletter

Summer 2016 Progress Update Construction work has been ongoing on the scheme since the last newsletter and we are happy to say that significant progress has been made and a considerable amount of the works packages have been substantially completed. Please free feel to read our latest ...

90,000+ marvel at Red Arrows Dazzling Display at Bray

140,000 attend #BrayAirDisplay two day spectacle The Red Arrows dramatic display drew 90,000+ people to the second day of this year’s Bray Air Display. The Red Arrows team of nine jets in their distinctive red livery, opened the event with an amazing display of aerobatics while Italy’s ...

BRAY AIR SHOW – HOW ARE YOU GETTING THERE?

One of the biggest events in the country flys over the horizon this month as the Bray Air Show takes place on Sunday 24th July. Over 100,000 people are expected to visit the town for the event which kicks-off at midday. If you’re heading along, expect ...

Council News, Latest News 19 July 2016

Florentine – Public Notice

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Latest News 06 July 2016

Introducing Solas Spa

Solas Spa Location: Bray North Beach Dates: 8th July – 7th Aug, from 9am daily Solas Spa is a unique new addition to the seafront this summer and definitely not to be missed. It has been designed to rejuvenate and heighten the senses, restoring radiance and vitality at ...

Latest News 06 July 2016

A new Food festival is coming to Bray…… Wings Food Festival

Location: Bray Seafront Dates: Sat 16th & Sun 17th July, 10am-8pm A new weekend food festival for 2016 - Join us for delicious wings from around the country, street food and craft fair, live music, DJ’s and even some ping-pong!!! Visit wingsfoodfest.com for info.

Latest News 06 July 2016

Sumo Run 2016

Sumo Run 2016 Location: Bray Seafront Date: Sun 28th Aug, 12 noon Let’s Challenge Cancer Together! After shattering the Guinness World Record last year, Sumo Run Ireland is back again! Bray seafront will once again be awash with sumo wrestlers as they take part in this unique 5km fun ...

Latest News 06 July 2016

Bray Summer Sounds – Every weekend in July from 7.30pm (except otherwise stated)

Nothing quite says summer in Bray like live music on the bandstand. This year there is a great line up every weekend in July kicking off at 7.30pm. Fri 15th July The Eskies from 9pm With support from Old Hannah from 7.30pm Sat 16th July Interskalactic from 9pm With support ...

Latest News 06 July 2016

Free concerts on the bandstand every Sunday afternoon throughout July and August.

Summer Sunday's is a series of free concerts on the bandstand every Sunday afternoon throughout July and August. Music kicks off at 2.30pm from top big bands from around the country. Following the music each week there will be a free ceili run by the ...

Council News, Latest News 05 July 2016

Road closures and traffic restrictions for the Air Display

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 75 of the Roads Act, 1993 and Article 12 of the Roads Regulations 1994, notice is hereby it is proposed to temporarily close and restrict traffic throughout Bray as listed below on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July, 2016. Road closures and ...

Call for Proposals for Wicklow Culture Night 2016

Wicklow Arts Office is now inviting proposals for participation in 2016 Culture Night. Wicklow Arts Office has repeatedly delivered extraordinary, innovative and engaging events for the public year on year and we hope that this year will be better again.Culture Night 2016 takes place FRIDAY ...

Wicklow Sports Partnership Bikeweek Events

Saturday 18th of June Youth cycle at midday in conjunction with Bray Sports promotion unit and Bray Connect beginning at 12 o’clock (register @ wicklowlsp@wicklowcoco.ie) Sprocket Rocket Cycling skills session on Bray Seafront (kids 6-12) 11am – 1pm BMX skills display on Bray Seafront - 11am – 1pm Spot ...

GoParkit service

Wicklow County Council in partnership with GoParkit is trialling a new cashless, ticketless, pay-by-phone service currently operational in Herbert Road and Quinsborough Road Car park in Bray. In each area where the service is offered, there will be signs posted informing users of the new service. How GoParkit service works GoParkit is ...

Enterprise Town Event

Don’t miss our fantastic Free Community Enterprise Town Event next week. Currently 55 local businesses and clubs have registered to display, trade & network - don’t miss out - to get involved please RSVP Elaine.Forrester@boi.com Where: Loreto Secondary School When: 27th & 28th May 27th ...

Council News, Latest News 08 May 2016

Traffic restrictions for #WingsForLife race

There will be traffic restrictions for the #WingsForLife race taking place in Bray on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Restrictions will be in place from 12:30 until 2pm with the possibility of the following road closures: Dublin Road Seapoint Road Strand Road Putland Hill Vevay Road Greystones Road Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Thanks for taking part in the #BréRemembers events

Photo with thanks to the Wicklow Times Bré Remembers was a programme of events that ran from 22nd to 24th April 2016 to mark the 100th year anniversary of the Easter Rising. These events form part of the official County Wicklow 2016 Centenary Programme. The events ...

Council News, Latest News 25 April 2016

FLORENTINE CENTRE – Notice of Public Open Evening

WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL Municipal District of Bray - FLORENTINE CENTRE - Notice of Public Open Evening Wicklow County Council will hold an Open Evening for members of the public on the proposed mixed use retail and leisure development on the site locally known as “Florentine” (existing public ...