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 Bray Mythology was written and illustrated by Chris Judge with the help of 50 local Wicklow children who, between them, devised this exciting story.
People can travel along the trail using a special map and read the story together with their family or simply use their imaginations and create their own adventure with Maeve and the creatures she meets. The story is told in several brightly coloured murals in various spots along Bray’s seafront. The trail is 1.5km long.
The project was curated by Donna Carroll and funded by Platform Pizza, Bray Municipal District, Megazyme and Bray Credit Union. The beautiful murals were painted by the team in Triskill. It won the ‘Best Use of Creativity in the Community’ Award at the Business to Arts Awards 2018.
The full story is available as a free PDF with an accompanying map, which can be downloaded here or you can pick up a physical map on the children’s menu at Platform Pizza on Bray seafront.
Share your photos on the trail using the hashtag #BraveMaeveStoryTrail.
The Brave Maeve Family Festival debuted in 2024 as a celebration of family, fun, and local folklore. Following a highly requested return in 2025, the festival has now reached its natural conclusion. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the community and visitors who brought the seafront to life during this short but sweet run.
Bray Mythology was written and illustrated by Chris Judge © 2017