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Following the success of the inaugural year in 2024, Screen Wicklow and Wicklow Arts Office are excited to announce the launch of the Wicklow Short Film Award for 2025. Online applications for the award opened on Thursday, 16th January 2025 via https://wicklowcountycouncil.submittable.com/submit. The purpose of the award ...

Bray is gearing up for another spectacular St. Patrick’s Day Parade, set to take place on Monday, March 17th, 2025. This much-loved event promises to bring the community together in a vibrant celebration of multicultural society, creativity, and community spirit.Starting at 2 pm, the parade ...

Wicklow County Arts Office established its Funding Schemes to support artists, festivals, communities, arts participation and art form development. These initiatives are integral to Wicklow County Council's broader efforts to encourage excellence in the arts and enhance community involvement in artistic endeavours across the county. This ...

On Tuesday, November 19th, Bray Municipal District held a Cathaoirleach’s Reception to honour and recognise the achievements of Daina Moorehouse and Lara Gillespie at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Elected members of Bray Municipal District joined Cathaoirleach Councillor Dermot O’Brien in paying tribute to the two ...

Bray Town Centre came alive with joy and excitement today (Saturday, November 23rd) as the official Christmas lights on Main Street were switched on at the Civic Plaza, marking the start of the town’s much-anticipated festive season. Starting at 4:45 pm, the event gathered a ...

In June 2024, Wicklow County Council organised a public relations campaign aimed at capitalising on Taylor Swift’s concerts while showcasing the stunning Wicklow coastline. As part of this campaign, transition year students Abigail Devine, Judith Joby, and Kayna Kennedy from Loreto Secondary School in Bray ...

The Bray community came together on an extraordinary evening to celebrate the 2024 Endeavour Awards at the esteemed Mermaid Arts Centre. This prestigious event, held on Thursday, November 21st, highlighted the excellence, innovation, and contributions of individuals, groups, and businesses that continue to enrich Bray’s ...

Work has commenced reviewing the Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018 - 2024 and preparing the new plan. The pre-draft public consultation began on Wednesday, November, 20th 2024 and will accept submissions until Wednesday, December 18th 2024. Wicklow County Council intends to review the existing ...

November 1st 2024, marked the 25th anniversary of signing the Partnership Agreement between the City of Würzburg, Bray and County Wicklow. This very successful partnership has grown from strength to strength over the years, bringing our communities together through arts, culture, sport and education. A delegation of ...

Wicklow County Council hereby gives notice of the temporary closure of the following public road: Road to be closed L-1033, Kilmacanogue, between its junction with the R755  and the junction L-5033-0 of  Rocky Valley Drive Period of closure From 09:00 am to 06:00 pm - Commencing Tuesday 5th November ...

The government’s ‘Be Winter-Ready’ 2024-2025 Information Campaign launched recently with the message: “Be Prepared This Winter”. Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport and Logistics, James Lawless, was joined at the launch by Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public ...

The Bray & District Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the finalists for the highly anticipated 2024 Endeavour Awards' Customer Choice Business Awards. This year's awards carry special significance as they represent the voice of the community, celebrating local businesses that have gone above ...

Wicklow County Council is progressing the development of the N11/M11 Bus Priority Interim Scheme (N11/M11 BPIS) in partnership with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, the National Transport Authority and the Department of Transport. The N11/M11 BPIS aims to deliver bus priority measures (in both ...

Wicklow County Council was recently made aware of a QR code scam on Pay and Display Machines in the County, where a bogus QR sticker was placed on some machines and Payzone signage. This QR code sticker brings the user to a fraudulent cloned website ...

Earlier today, Bray Fire Station was officially launched as Wicklow County Council’s first fully decarbonised building by Cathaoirleach Cllr. Paul O’Brien alongside Taoiseach Simon Harris. Leas Cathaoirleach of Bray Municipal District Cllr. Erika Doyle also joined in the proceedings alongside other distinguished guests and staff ...

Wicklow County Council is responsible for compiling Co. Wicklow's Register of Electors (voting register). It’s your responsibility to ensure that your details are current and correct. Even if you’re already registered to vote, now is the time to check and either confirm or update your ...

Wicklow County Council is delighted to announce that their first Climate Action Week is taking place this year, running from Monday, October 14th to Sunday, October 20th. The Climate Action Week 2024 will feature a number of events covering a range of environmental topics, and ...