Bray, At The Heart of it

Bray, At The Heart of it This is the official tourism & community profile for County Wicklow. Winners of the 'Best Connected Community' Award at LAMA Awards 2017.

Bray has something for everyone from its rich heritage and splendid scenery to excellent transport links, a vibrant arts scene, a bustling Main Street and thriving industry. Bray is a great place to visit, live, work and do business. The Town’s history predates Norman times, when Strongbow, granted lands on behalf of the Crown, to Sir Walter de Riddlesford circa 1171. Thanks to the arrival of the

railway in 1834, the bustling town developed as a popular seaside resort and became known as the “Brighton of Ireland”. Bray, has a wide range of festivals and activities to keep visitors entertained throughout the year. Enjoy our splendid seafront, walk the magnificent Bray Head walk to Greystones, visit Sealife or Killruddery House and Gardens. Enjoy a drink in any of our lively hostelries, choose from a wide range of restaurants to dine in, or stay in our excellent hotels. Why not base yourself in Bray while visiting Dublin and County Wicklow? Bray, (Bré or Brí Cualann) is known as the “Gateway to the Garden of Ireland”, due to its location in Northeast Wicklow, Ireland’s most scenic county. The town shares a boundary with County Dublin and enjoys easy access to Ireland’s capital city.

Braycce.ie invites you, your family, and your friends to an evening of traditional Irish music. The event will feature T...
01/03/2025

Braycce.ie invites you, your family, and your friends to an evening of traditional Irish music.

The event will feature The Barn Ensemble, The Rithim Trad Orchestra, the Music at Mount Leinster Trad Group, and Comhaltas musicians, singers, and dancers.

📅 Friday, March 14th
📍The Little Flower Hall
⌚️ 7 pm
🎟️ Free

ℹ︎ ➜ https://www.bray.ie/stpatricksfestival/

Advance Notice Road closures will be in place on Monday, March 17th, from 1 pm until after 3 pm to facilitate the ro...
01/03/2025

Advance Notice

Road closures will be in place on Monday, March 17th, from 1 pm until after 3 pm to facilitate the route.

Roads affected ➜ Main Street, Florence Road, Eglinton Road, Quinsboro Road, Seymour Road, Seapoint Road, Strand Road and surrounding junctions.

ℹ︎ ➜ https://www.bray.ie/stpatricksfestival/

This year, the Grand Marshal is Matt Keenan. Matt has profoundly impacted our community by spearheading an innovativ...
01/03/2025

This year, the Grand Marshal is Matt Keenan. Matt has profoundly impacted our community by spearheading an innovative initiative, likely the first of its kind worldwide, to establish a panel of local mental health first aid responders. He also hosts The Anxious Lad podcast. Consequently, he was honoured with the Bray Person of the Year award for 2024.

ℹ︎ ➜ https://www.bray.ie/stpatricksfestival/

Once again, this year, at the , there will be a quiet zone along Seymour Road and a wheelchair-accessible viewing are...
01/03/2025

Once again, this year, at the , there will be a quiet zone along Seymour Road and a wheelchair-accessible viewing area adjacent to the viewing stand.

ℹ︎ ➜ https://www.bray.ie/stpatricksfestival/

The will take the following route: 📍Main Street ➤ Florence Road ➤ Eglinton Road ➤ Quinsboro Road ➤ Seymour Road ➤ Se...
01/03/2025

The will take the following route:

📍Main Street ➤ Florence Road ➤ Eglinton Road ➤ Quinsboro Road ➤ Seymour Road ➤ Seapoint Road ➤ Strand Road📍

ℹ︎ ➜ https://www.bray.ie/stpatricksfestival/

The will celebrate community spirit and cultural diversity.📅 Monday, March 17th 📍From the Town Hall to the viewing ...
01/03/2025

The will celebrate community spirit and cultural diversity.

📅 Monday, March 17th
📍From the Town Hall to the viewing stand at the northern part of the Seafront
⌚️ Starting 2 pm

ℹ︎ ➜ https://www.bray.ie/stpatricksfestival/

Embrace new beginnings at the Spring Awakening & Renewal Yoga Workshop!📅 Friday, March 14th📍Bray Chamber House ⌚️ 7 pm P...
28/02/2025

Embrace new beginnings at the Spring Awakening & Renewal Yoga Workshop!

📅 Friday, March 14th
📍Bray Chamber House
⌚️ 7 pm

Places are limited – booking is essential. Sign up for free ➜ https://bray.ie/stpatricksfestival/

WIN WIN WINTo celebrate the return of the , we have a Funfair Family Golden Ticket (unlimited funfair access throughout...
28/02/2025

WIN WIN WIN

To celebrate the return of the , we have a Funfair Family Golden Ticket (unlimited funfair access throughout ) to give away. Terms apply!

Enter ➜ https://www.bray.ie/stpatricksfestival/

The competition closes on Sunday, March 9th, 2025, at 6 pm.

With thanks, Birds Euroshow Funfair

Let the fun begin! Bird’s Euroshow Funfair returns to the Seafront for the . 📅 Friday, March 14th to Tuesday, March 18...
28/02/2025

Let the fun begin! Bird’s Euroshow Funfair returns to the Seafront for the .

📅 Friday, March 14th to Tuesday, March 18th
⌚️ Opens on March 14th at 2 pm and then daily from 11 am to 10 pm
📍 Seafront

It's the perfect place for family fun with rides, games, and attractions galore!

ℹ︎ ➜ https://bray.ie/stpatricksfestival/

28/02/2025

’s St. Patrick’s Festival 2025: Five Days of Spectacular Celebrations!

The much-anticipated St. Patrick’s Festival returns in 2025, bringing five days of cultural celebrations, family-friendly events, and entertainment to the town.

📅 Friday, March 14th to Tuesday, March 18th
ℹ︎ https://bray.ie/stpatricksfestival/

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Mark your calendars, as the Bray Air Display is soaring back this !📅 Saturday, August 2nd only📍 Bray Seafront⌚️ Family ...
27/02/2025

Mark your calendars, as the Bray Air Display is soaring back this !

📅 Saturday, August 2nd only
📍 Bray Seafront
⌚️ Family fun starts at noon
✈️ from 3 pm

Visit our award-winning website and keep updated with the latest local news/updates ➜ http://bray.ie!
27/02/2025

Visit our award-winning website and keep updated with the latest local news/updates ➜ http://bray.ie!

🎶 Calling All Local Musicians! 🎶Are you a local artist or band and want to feature on our ‘Homegrown Irish Music’ Spotif...
27/02/2025

🎶 Calling All Local Musicians! 🎶

Are you a local artist or band and want to feature on our ‘Homegrown Irish Music’ Spotify playlist for 2025?

To be considered, simply send your Spotify link to [email protected].

strongly supports the arts, and commissioning public art installations throughout the town strengthens this message. T...
27/02/2025

strongly supports the arts, and commissioning public art installations throughout the town strengthens this message.

This season, why not stroll around the town to see these incredible installations, both personal and up close?

📍Carlisle Ground, Strand Road, People's Park and the Ballywaltrim Sports Facility

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