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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 ...

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 ...

iPad classes open to all

A week-long course of beginner iPad classes will take place in Ballywaltrim, Bray and Greystones libraries this September and October. Covering topics such as internet safety, voice and video calls, social media, Apps and online shopping, participants will attend for one 2-hr class each day for ...

Bray.ie’s 2017 review so far

The past 6 months have been our busiest to date in terms of digital output. It’s truly a testament to all the people involved who work extremely hard in helping to promote our town. Their contribution has been invaluable. Our 2017 review so far..... We have ...

Bray’s first ever literary festival takes place on the weekend of 23rd and 24th September

The first Bray Literary Festival takes place on the weekend of 23rd and 24th September. A number of writing workshops are taking place over the two days. ‘Poetry: Sounding it Out’ is a workshop in Colaise Raithin on 23rd September from 11 am- 12 pm (€10). ...

Council News, Latest News 04 September 2017

Culture Night will take place on Friday 22nd September 2017

Culture Night is an annual all-island public event that celebrates culture, creativity and the arts. This year, it will take place on Friday 22nd September 2017. On Culture Night, arts and cultural organisations and venues of all shapes and sizes, including the National Cultural Institutions, extend ...

Council News, Latest News 31 August 2017

Night-time road surfacing works in Bray

Wicklow County Council wishes to advise motorists of the following night-time road surfacing works in Bray: Herbert Road/Kilbride Lane junction, Monday 4th September, from 19.00 Vevay Village, between Wolfe Tone Square North and Putland Road, Tuesday 5th September from 19.00 Parking restrictions in preparation of works ...

Council News, Latest News 29 August 2017

Overnight traffic restrictions on the N11 from 10th September until 11th October

Wicklow County Council wishes to advise motorists that planned paving works on the N11, between junction 7 (Bray South) and junction 11 (Kilpeddar), will result in night time diversions for north bound and south bound traffic in turn from the N11 onto the Farrankelly Road, ...

Wicklow Film Festival 2017 – Fri 8th to Sun 10th Sept 2017

Mermaid Arts Centre puts social justice on the big screen with a festival of Irish and international films that shine a light on both inequality and our ability to triumph over the challenges of the modern world. Taking place between Friday 8th and Sunday 10th September ...

Council News, Latest News 28 August 2017

Relax, have an adventure and escape to Bray this autumn

Today (Monday, August, 28th 2017) the Bray and District Chamber of Commerce and Bray.ie launched its autumn tourism campaign. The strategy aims to attract more visitors, increase spend and boost the local economy. From taking a stroll along the Victorian Esplanade to exploring the breathtakingly beautiful ...

Council News, Latest News 17 August 2017

DRAFT WICKLOW HERITAGE PLAN 2017-22

A draft Heritage Plan for County Wicklow was approved by the members of Wicklow County Council on 03/07/17. The plan sets out a five-year strategy and action plan for the conservation and management of Wicklow’s natural, built and cultural heritage, and upon adoption will supersede ...

2nd Brazil Meets Bray is a family friendly event which takes place on the 27th of August

Brazil Meets Bray is a family friendly event which takes place on the 27th of August. Click here for more information