Latest News Archives – Page 24 of 48

Wicklow County Council launch a new ‘Nature on our doorstep’ initiative

A new initiative from Wicklow County Council as part of National Biodiversity Week invites children to draw/paint a picture of what they are seeing or take a photograph and submit it to the “Nature on your Doorstep” project. Thanks to COVID-19, children have been spending more time ...

Council News, Latest News 19 May 2020

Together apart – Collecting Wicklow 2020 Stories

A new initiative from Wicklow County Council is setting out to create a “People’s Archive” to capture and share photos, stories and experiences of Wicklow life 2020 and all are invited to participate. Whether you are at home cocooning, remote working, home-schooling children or providing an ...

Council News, Latest News 16 May 2020

Helping Bray businesses bounce back

As we emerge out of the Covid-19 crisis, our message is simple please: invest in our town, shop local first and let’s have unity in our community. Our dedicated Covid-19 information hubs aim is to help connect local businesses with customers, share some practical hints, tips, ...

Council News, Latest News 16 May 2020

Wicklow County Council will reopen a number of car parks

Wicklow County Council will reopen a number of car parks which have been closed since March on Monday next May 18th following discussions with An Garda Siochana, OPW, Coillte and the National Parks and Wildlife service. Phase 1 of the Government’s roadmap for reopening society and ...

COVID-19 Information Hub for Business

We know that the COVID-19 crisis is presenting severe financial challenges for businesses so we have put together some practical hints, tips, supports and links to help you along the way. The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) has recommended that all non-essential retail outlets close to ...

Council News, Latest News 08 May 2020

€80,000 allocated to 50 community groups working on COVID-19

Almost €80,000 has been distributed by Wicklow County Council to 50 groups who are supporting their communities across the county during the COVID-19 emergency. Each county in the country received a grant from the Department of Rural and Community Development to assist Community and Voluntary groups ...

Council News, Latest News 08 May 2020

Wicklow County Council has designated special times and locations for over 70s and vulnerable to exercise outdoors

Wicklow County Council has designated a number of locations around the five Municipal Districts for people who are aged 70 and over or who are medically vulnerable to exercise outdoors in a quiet space, should they wish to do so. The special designation – which will ...

Council News, Latest News 06 May 2020

Surface works along Vevay Road, Bray next Tuesday, May 12th and Wednesday, May 13th

Wicklow County Council wishes to advise that surface works will be carried out along Vevay Road, (R761) Bray next Tuesday, May 12th and Wednesday, May 13th. Works will be from Charnwood to Town Hall junction. Road diversions and traffic management will be in place. Wicklow County ...

Bray Air Display will not take place in 2020

It's a big disappointment to announce that the #BrayAirDisplay 2020, which was originally due to take place on July 25th and 26th, is cancelled. After very careful consideration, the unprecedented impact of the global #COVID19 pandemic has forced this decision in the interests of the health ...

Chinese community help Wicklow’s fight against COVID-19

“Showing love to our second hometown”, declared Summi Wong of the Southside Chinese Residents Association about their incredible gift to Wicklow. Summi and the many Chinese people that have settled in Bray and surrounding areas met recently to figure out how they could contribute to the ...

Council News, Latest News 28 April 2020

Stop & go system at the level crossing on Quinsborough Road in place this weekend

Works will be carried out on behalf of Irish Rail at the level crossing on Quinsborough Road, Bray on Friday, May 1st, 2020. The works are scheduled to start at approximately 23:30 on Friday and continue until around 04:00 on Saturday morning. If the works are ...

Wicklow Sports and Recreation Partnerships launch “Get Active at Home” assisted exercise booklets

The "Get Active at Home" assisted exercise booklets are targeted at those cocooning at home and can be completed in the comfort of your own home. The booklets will be distributed through various Meals on Wheels and community groups or can be downloaded If you ...

Council News, Latest News 24 April 2020

Spike in dumping in County Wicklow due to COVID-19

Wicklow County Council, along with local authorities throughout the country, has recorded a significant increase in illegal dumping and fly-tipping since people were asked to stay at home as a result of COVID-19. All domestic waste services are showing increases in waste generated at home as ...

Council News, Latest News 20 April 2020

Homeless facility in Bray gets green light

Wicklow County Council, in partnership with the Housing Agency, has agreed the acquisition of a property in Bray to develop a high-supported homeless facility for North Wicklow. Homeless individuals throughout the county will benefit from the project which has been given the go-ahead by the Department ...

Council News, Latest News 09 April 2020

Wicklow facilities remain closed to the public over the Easter weekend and until further notice

Wicklow County Council wishes to advise members of the public that the following facilities remain closed to the public over the Easter weekend and until further notice. The Council urges people to adhere to national restrictions on public movement and to the advice of the ...

Council News, Latest News 31 March 2020

Dedicated community support helpline now available

At the instigation of the Minister for Housing, Planning & Local Government, Mr Eoghan Murphy, a COVID-19 Community Response Forum will be put in place for each City/County and coordinated by the Local Authority in each case. A dedicated community support helpline will be established in ...

Council News, Latest News 27 March 2020

Local businesses that we’re currently aware are operating during COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Coronavirus has hit our country and Bray extremely hard. Businesses are doing their best to adjust to the new reality of living alongside the threat of Covid-19. Businesses in the town are resilient and have been innovating new ways to trade for instance offering a new online ...

Council News, Latest News 25 March 2020

More County Wicklow facilities will be closed to the public

Wicklow County Council wishes to advise members of the public that from today (Wednesday 25th March 2020) the following facilities will be closed to the public until further notice: Glen Beach Cliff Walk to Wicklow Head Bray Head Car ...

Submit a business listing to bray.ie

To submit a business listing for free please complete this form in full: To submit an event please click here. Terms and conditions This is a free opportunity to include your business information via our social networks. Your independent business location must be within the Bray District or ...

Council News, Latest News 20 March 2020

Appeal to visitors to Wicklow tourism spots to observe #COVID-19 social distancing guidelines

“Wicklow Awaits” is the hashtag coined by Wicklow Tourism to let people know that many of Wicklow’s tourism assets await the return of visitors when it is safe to do so. As many sporting and leisure activities are unavailable due to the Covid-19 Crisis, the great ...