Deputy Jennifer Whitmore at Sea Life in Bray Tom GalvinBray PeopleFri 2 May 2025 at 16:47The former Sea Life aquarium in Bray Co Wicklow is to make a spectacular comeback this summer after the east coast’s best-loved visitor attraction closed almost two years ago having been a fixture for 25 years in the seaside town The former Sea Life centre has been completely reimagined and expanded promising an immersive visitor experience and will return this summer under a new name With cutting-edge exhibits and a strong focus on marine conservation and education Marine Life Aquarium Bray will once again place Bray on the map as a top-tier family attraction This transformation marks a significant milestone for the town with Marine Life predicted to potentially attract more than 125,000 visitors annually As the only public aquarium on Ireland’s eastern seaboard it will offer an essential hub for marine awareness and tourism along the coast Local business man Shane O’Farrell has joined forces with Dr Kevin Flannery who has over 30 years’ experience running various aquariums in Ireland The project also brings a substantial boost to the local economy with 20 jobs to be created across marine biology “This is a landmark project for Bray and the east coast,” said Shane O’Farrell “Our goal with Marine Life is to build a modern interactive aquarium that inspires all ages and strengthens Bray’s position as a leading destination This investment reflects our long-term commitment to the town and its future.” said the re-opening is sure to bring a wave of excitement to Bray residents "I am absolutely delighted with the news that an aquarium is going into the former Sea Life building in Bray and the team are very experienced not just in running aquariums but also in marine conservation which will be named Marine Life Aquarium Bray will prove an excellent resource to the town," Deputy Whitmore said “The closure of Sea Life two years ago was a significant blow to Bray impacting not only tourism but also the vibrancy of the promenade I myself also have a background in marine biology and was therefore really disappointed by the 2023 closure I reached out to multiple other aquariums at the time to see if they would take over this site,” Deputy Whitmore explained I am delighted to see that one of those people I spoke to in 2023 has decided to take up operations in the building "I know that the new operators are keen for Marine Life Aquarium Bray to be an educational facility which will be a fabulous fit to the East Coast given our rich history of maritime activity I know that sites like this are so important for budding marine biologists I am really looking forward to working with the new operators to make this venture as successful as possible," Deputy Whitmore continued “Ever since Sea Life closed its doors in 2023 I’ve been holding out hope that an alternative provider would be found to reinstate this vital resource Marine Life Aquarium Bray promises to be a significant addition to the local area serving as an educational space for our youth and a destination for your tourism,” she concluded Marine Life will officially open its doors in summer 2025 West WicklowTirlán award for sustainability goes to Wicklow dairy farmersA Wicklow farm family were among the winners at the Dairy and Sustainability Awards hosted by Tirlán Ireland’s leading farmer-owned dairy and grain co-operative Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open You are visiting us because we have something you value Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more. Co Wicklow in the former Sea Life building Sea Life Bray closed towards the end of 2023 after 25 years in business. Wicklow TD Jennifer Whitmore, the Social Democrats’ marine spokesperson, said she is “delighted to see an aquarium return to Bray Town”. She described the closure of Sea Life two years ago as a “significant blow to Bray” and one which impacted on tourism and the “vibrancy of the promenade”. Local businessman Shane O’Farrell has joined forces with Dr. Kevin Flannery, who has over 30 years experience running various aquariums in Ireland, to reopen to Bray aquarium. Marine Life Bray will open this summer and promises “cutting-edge exhibits and a strong focus on marine conservation and education”. Whitmore remarked that O’Farrell and Flannery are “very experienced not just in running aquariums but also in marine conservation”. “I reached out to multiple other aquariums at the time to see if they would take over this site,” said Whitmore. “Needless to say, I am delighted to see that one of those groups I spoke to then has decided to take up operations in the building.” It’s understood that the move will create around 20 jobs and that the owners expect to attract around 125,000 visitors per year. “I know that the new operators are keen for Marine Life Aquarium Bray to be an educational facility, which will be a fabulous fit to the East Coast,” said Whitmore. She added: “Ever since Sea Life closed its doors, I’ve been holding out hope that an alternative provider would be found to reinstate this vital resource. “Marine Life Aquarium Bray promises to be a significant addition to the local area, serving as an educational space for our youth and a destination for tourism.” Meanwhile, O’Farrell described it as a “landmark project for Bray and the east coast”. “Our goal with Marine Life is to build a modern, interactive aquarium that inspires all ages and strengthens Bray’s position as a leading destination.  To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Access to the comments facility has been disabled for this user Create an email alert based on the current article Originally built at the end of an extensively long garden of a house on the main road the modern A-rated mews was bought new by its current owner in 2017 and he has kept it in impeccable condition shops and restaurants – the mile-long promenade and the Dart station are about a 20-minute walk from the house – and trains from Bray take about 40 minutes to reach Pearse Station in Dublin city painted in the lightest grey with accents of darker grey with white walls and light laminate wood-effect flooring The first room on the right off the hall is a small office room Further down the hall is a good-sized downstairs loo with a built-in wood-effect vanity unit and large cabinet The hub of this home – an open-plan kitchen/living/diningroom – sits to the back of the house flooded with light from its south-facing aspect and floor-to-ceiling glazing The kitchen occupies the centre of the layout and features a quartz-walled island with storage and modern grey gloss units The dining space is allocated a squared-off area with a window to the right of the kitchen with natural light flowing in from a window on each of its three walls The seaside-chic interior style really suits the space and creates a relaxing atmosphere The living area opens out to the paved back garden that has a high trellis to the rear and hedges and tall trees on either side for privacy You could easily swing open the living area doors and have guests wander in and out for a barbecue in the summer [ Historical six-bedroom mill in scenic Annamoe village for €1mOpens in new window ] Back inside, the two double bedrooms upstairs are en suite: the one to the rear has an en suite shower room while the one to the front has an en suite bathroom with a full-size bath and navy-blue Moroccan-style tiling underfoot. The owner says he has rarely had to turn on the radiators upstairs as the warmth from the underfloor heating on the ground floor rises to heat the entire home. In addition, the property has access to two underground parking spaces. Jessica Doyle writes about property for The Irish Times Facebook pageTwitter feed© 2025 The Irish Times DAC Demolition begins at the Victorian building on Marlborough Terrace Tom GalvinBray PeopleSun 4 May 2025 at 07:00Work has finally begun to knock down a 164-year-old Victorian building on Bray seafront to make way for an amusement arcade demolition works only began this week and the reaction locally has been mixed – with some bemoaning the loss of what was a fine piece of architecture and others just relieved that the building That something will be a two-storey children’s amusement arcade with the plans approved by An Bord Pleanála (ABP) It followed appeals by residents over the loss of “an intrinsic element of the iconic image of Bray Seafront” as well as being heavily criticised by former Wicklow Green Party TD Steven Matthews and Green Party councillor for Bray East was last home to the popular Campo De Fiori Italian restaurant which closed in 2019 following the decision of its owners Permission was then sought in March 2022 for the building to be demolished and replaced with an arcade by Bentley Leisure Limited Wicklow County Council (WCC) granted permission for the work to go ahead at Marlborough Terrace who expressed their “surprise” at the approval and argued that WCC’s decision was another in a line of recent WCC decisions that allowed a Victorian building to be demolished (referencing St Paul’s Lodge on Herbert Road to make way for a car park and the removal of the iconic railings along Strand Road in 2013 and 2016) An Bord Pleanala referred to the objectives of the Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018-2024 which state it “shall be promoted as the primary tourist the inspector said a children’s arcade is a compatible use with this objective and is one that “can contribute to and complement the mix of uses in the area” And It should be noted that the planning approval is for a children’s amusement arcade Cllr Doyle expressed her concerns for children’s amusements when she remarked: “It will be interesting to see if this is simply fun rides and activities or machines that require coins to be pumped in over and over again with the distant lure of a ‘win’ I believe these plant the seeds of an attraction to gambling arcades had waltzers and slides and water spray games etc – where you got some fun for your money – increasingly they are about mindlessly spending money.” Mr Matthews said it was “an extremely disappointing decision by An Bord Pleanala” as “not only have the Bord allowed another amusement outlet but unbelievably they are allowing a good structure to be demolished.” Bray residents were mixed in their views of the development with some saying that the building was in “appalling condition” and grateful that “at least something is being done” Another called it “a blessing” and was too grateful that the owners were “spending their money on this eyesore” adding that “the building was dangerous” and an “indoor children’s play area [is] badly needed and will flourish” the owners in their application that the proposals “aim to invest in the area through replacing a disused and substandard building with a modern and adaptable structure that will ensure active uses will be maintained along the seafront.” Cobh Ramblers' Cian Murphy crashes the ball to the Bray Wanderers net past Max Murphy during their SSE Airtricity League Division 1 clash at St Colman's Park A breakaway strike from Cian Bargary at the death saw Cobh Ramblers come from behind and defeat Bray at St Colman’s Park The Ramblers stay in second with the result but they have cut the gap to league leaders Dundalk This follows a tense game that opened with Jamie Duggan scoring inside 90 seconds and Cian Murphy equalising at the Liam McMahon Stand Everything started with Timothy Martin handling the ball outside the box and with that came a free-kick which was turned in after Max Murphy targeted the back post The Ramblers were patient in their attempt to get back in the game and this including probing the right wing by sending balls to Bargary This helped the club find space and out of this came the equaliser as Bray opened up and that allowed David Bosnjak set up Cian Murphy for a low shot that rolled with 22nd minutes on the clock with chances falling to Barry Coffey and Waterford’s Shane Griffin and neither one was able to find the target The game restarted with Rhys Knight finding his brother and his effort went out for a corner that came to nothing Billy O’Neill also spun away from his marker and his right-footed shot went just wide in the 55th minute Cobh Ramblers' Cian Coleman goes high to head clear ahead of Bray Wanderers' Cian Curtis Picture: David Keane.The Republic of Ireland U17 international then got on the end of a cross inside the box and hit the crossbar The loose ball went back out to the midfielder and his follow-up by stopped at the face of goal by Martin Cobh came through this period unscathed and created an opportunity for Coffey that was headed over the bar from close range The Ramblers were in firm control at that point and Bray soaked up the pressure before breaking in the 85th minute with the goalkeeper sprinting out and getting to the ball before an onrushing Guillermo Almirall could get to it O’Neill also got through during this burst and the midfielder was stopped by Jonas Hakkinen in the box The Seagulls pushed for a late-winner and Cobh closed up in a bid to see the game out With this came room for a counter-attack and at the end of this was Bargary who hit the back of the net with a stunning strike at the death more Cork Soccer articles Keep up-to-date with the top stories in Cork with our daily newsletter straight to your inbox Please click here for our privacy statement. 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Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news wildlife sound recordist and environmental activist Seán Ronayne quite literally from dawn ‘til dusk over one day in May opens with a dawn chorus walk and closes with a concert later that evening and promises a wide range of artistic and nature-based events in the areas of Enniskerry Organisers say it is a chance to step away from everyday life to deepen our appreciation of the natural world It will begin with a dawn chorus walk with the renowned ornithologist and wildlife sound recordist Sean Ronayne through a the field in the native woodlands near Knockree Hostel Sean’s walk will be followed by an informal breakfast at the hostel during which local zoologist Kieron Finch will arrive with the moths that he has captured overnight inspiring awe and wonder as he unveils their magnificence Following the Magic of Moths will be a family bug hunt led by local artist Liz McMahon that will bring parents and children into the forests along the banks of the river to explore the many wonderful critters that inhabit the native woodland with local nature enthusiast and mountain leader will join The Shaking Bog to lead a wildflowers and pollinators walk through the Lacken Valley award-winning author of creative non-fiction Cocker’s latest book One Midsummer’s Day: Swifts and the Story of Life on Earth celebrates the interconnectedness of all of life and has been shortlisted for the prestigious Richard Jefferies Prize for nature writing The day-long programme of events will draw to a close with a memorable performance in two parts The first will be a poetry reading from the acclaimed nature/eco poet Jane Robinson who will read from her poetry collections Island and Atoll The second part of the evening will mark the first home performance by acclaimed solo and concert violinist Lynda O’Connor who grew up just minutes away from Curtlestown Church Lynda will be joined by international concert cellist and composer Ailbhe McDonagh and together they will perform The Irish Four Seasons which premiered late last year Riverscapes as a project will flow through the coming weeks and months with various activities feeding into its various ‘tributaries’ of engagement Many of these activities will evolve out of consultations and conversations with community groups and individuals and some will be more structured It will culminate with the unveiling of Alan Gilsenan’s film that will be screened in Mermaid Arts Centre in October as part of a larger autumn programme of events director Catherine Nunes said: “The Shaking Bog believes that we can contribute to finding a ‘third way’ forwards by gathering not dividing by touching on the alchemy that happens when nature and meet – for it is there that the light shines in and hope resides.” all tickets are being sold through the Mermaid Arts Centre platform Beth Walsh at the community memorial stone for all babies lost before with her husband Arturo Zindel and baby Sebastian Fr Michael O’Kelly gives a blessing at the community memorial stone for all babies lost before Springfield Cemetery registrar Tony McNerney and caretaker Kevin Cullinan Beth Walsh says a few words at the community memorial stone for all babies lost before who has experienced the loss of two babies through miscarriage has placed a memorial stone dedicated to all babies lost before during and after birth as a place for mothers in the community to grieve their loss and was over a year in the works for Beth Walsh who secured funding from The Miscarriage Association of Ireland The association is aware that some babies lost through miscarriage have their own resting place in a family plot or grave but there are some babies who only get to share in women’s lives very briefly Countless numbers of parents have reached out to the association expressing their wish to have a permanent feature to commemorate their baby where they could spend some quiet time in reflection and to remember Bray’s Springfield Cemetery couldn’t have provided a more beautiful setting for the memorial stone that she unveiled on Wednesday high up in the grounds with its backdrop of the Sugarloaf Mountain Fr Michael O’Kelly was there on a day blessed with sunshine to give a blessing of his own and to share a few thoughtful words to remember all the women who have experienced loss but feel there is no place there for them to grieve Also present at the unveiling were Beth’s husband along with Springfield Cemetery registrar Tony McNerney and caretaker Kevin Cullinan Remarking on the “beautiful space” that Tony and Kevin had provided Beth hoped that it will now serve as a place for women to feel a “little bit less alone in their experience” and they told me that for the majority of women that lose babies they don't have a place that they can go to grieve,” Beth said "I just started to research ways that you could remember babies that you've lost and came across the initiative from the Miscarriage Association of Ireland so I asked them if we could get one placed here And I got permission from Wicklow County Council to get it placed I don't think you really understand how lonely the experience can be,” she said “I just thought this is something that would be great for the community to feel a little bit less alone in their experience to have a place to be able to grieve their loss Because oftentimes people will will go through that loss and they have nothing to show for it afterwards So this is a place where they can feel united in their loss with other people Because I think it's not spoken about enough and I think women can be forgotten.” Beth read a poem that she had chosen for the occasion because “it just reminds me of the experience of losing a baby” Leo Temple dancing with grandaughter Aoife at his 85th birthday party Leo Temple with his children and grandchildren at his 85th birthday party Leo asked that nobody buy him birthday presents but make a donation to Purple House instead at his 85th birthday party Veronica Darcy and Steven Sharpe at Leo Temple's 85th birthday party Damien Connors and Gloria Marsh at Leo Temple's 85th birthday party Leo Temple with his grandchildren at his 85th birthday party Tom GalvinBray PeopleSat 3 May 2025 at 12:00The family and friends of Leo Temple held a wild night of fun and laughter at Bray Golf Club recently to celebrate Leo’s 85th birthday and to raise funds for a cause very close to the family’s hearts Leo had expressed a wish that instead of getting presents to mark the milestone occasion that guests instead make a donation to Bray’s Purple House Cancer Support or a loved one coping with a cancer diagnosis by way of emotional support explained that the kind gesture was in honour of his mum who the family lost to cancer five years ago And between donations on the night and online the wider family and guests raised over €1,000 they came from far and wide to celebrate Leo’s big day aunties and uncles and close friends from Bray Golf Club we had 90-year-olds and we had six-year-olds,” Paul said “It was really a time to celebrate his life,” Paul said But he's been playing golf since he was a caddy as a young boy over in Woodbrook.” The golf club put on a “tremendous” night for Leo and his family and friends with a full dinner and music courtesy of 'Just Bobby’ who had the crowd on the floor for the night Paul in fact said his dad’s knees were a little creaky after his dance routines which have been captured for posterity by our photographer But it won't stopping him hitting the fairways for another few years Court ruled Steve Bray’s anti-Tory and anti-Brexit protest featuring The Muppet Show and Darth Vader themes was lawful expression of his views An activist known as Stop Brexit Man has been cleared of flouting a police ban after playing anti-Conservative and anti-Brexit edits of The Muppet Show and Darth Vader’s theme outside parliament Steve Bray, 56, was playing music on 20 March last year before the then prime minister, Rishi Sunak On Monday, Bray was found not guilty of failing without reasonable excuse to comply with a direction given under the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 “re prohibited activities in Parliament Square” at Westminster magistrates court wearing a blue and white short-sleeved shirt looked at his supporters in the public gallery Police approached Bray on the traffic island at about 11.20am minutes before Sunak arrived ahead of prime minister’s questions and handed him a map and a notice that warned he was prohibited from playing the speakers in the controlled area under a bylaw The music resumed intermittently, and shortly after 12.33pm officers seized the speakers, his trial at City of London magistrates court was told denied the charge and told a previous hearing that playing music was part of his “fundamental right to protest” and that it was played “sporadically” the deputy district judge Anthony Woodcock said of Bray: “He admitted that he is ‘anti-Tory’ He believes his is an important message to disseminate He needs the volume that he uses to get the message across from Parliament Street to the Palace of Westminster.” Woodcock continued: “He says that his strategy needs pictures of him in the media and he’s spent many hours campaigning and has never been arrested his relations with police are generally good.” The judge added: “His equipment operates on battery power and is limited.” virtually accused of being ‘fixated’ – he’s entitled to be How he chooses to express those views is a matter for him.” He added: “Lampooning the government through satire is a long tradition in this country.” The Muppets and Darth Vader themes had been used “as the prime minister came in which is what we always did for Rishi – apparently he’s a Star Wars fan” Bray had told police their map illustrating where he could not use the speakers was incorrect repeatedly telling police: “You’ve got the wrong map.” He said it was outdated and officers would learn that by asking someone higher up in the chain of command When told he was not allowed to play there Bray stuck his fingers in his ears and said: “No it’s not not here – it’s not wrong here,” the court heard suggesting officers stick it “where the sun don’t shine” before lighting a cigarette and looking away Several witnesses described to the court the negative impact of Bray’s music heard as high as the sixth floor in nearby buildings Bray is known for playing music in protest around Westminster, including D:Ream’s Things Can Only Get Better at the gates of Downing Street when Sunak announced the general election in the pouring rain last May AIRTRICITY LEAGUE OF IRELAND FIRST DIVISION A new aquarium will be opening in the former Sea Life building in Bray news which is sure to leave local residents awash with excitement according to Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore who’s the party’s marine spokesperson and represents the Wicklow constituency “I’m delighted to see an aquarium return to Bray Town – Kevin and the Marine Life Aquarium Bray team are very experienced not just in running aquariums but also in marine conservation and I’m sure they will prove an excellent resource for the local community impacting not only tourism but also the vibrancy of the promenade – I myself also have a background in marine biology and was therefore really disappointed by the 2023 closure “I reached out to multiple other aquariums at the time to see if they would take over this site – needless to say I am delighted to see that one of those groups I spoke to then has decided to take up operations in the building “I know that the new operators are keen for Marine Life Aquarium Bray to be an educational facility I know that sites like this are so important for budding marine biologists – I am really looking forward to working with the new operators to make this venture as successful as possible I’ve been holding out hope that an alternative provider would be found to reinstate this vital resource – Marine Life Aquarium Bray promises to be a significant addition to the local area serving as an educational space for our youth and a destination for tourism.” Back to all Posts Simone Nelson of Bray, Co. Wicklow, passed away on 27th April, 2025, unexpectedly at home. Wonderful Mammy of Lizzie and Gracie, dearly loved daughter of Kathryn and Dermot, much loved sister of Alfie and Rosie, lovingly remembered by the Nelson and Farrell families and her wide circle of friends. Reunited with her beloved grandparents Kathleen and Tommy Nelson. Reposing at her mother’s home on Thursday (1st May) from 4.00pm-7.00pm. Funeral Mass on Friday (2nd May) at 11.00am in St. Peter’s Church, Little Bray followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Funeral Service.css-h76uj{display:inherit;margin-right:-4px;margin-left:8px;}Date Published: CondolencesDonate to CharityWould you like to mark a birthday, memorial mass or anniversary for a Loved One?You can now create a family notice on RIP.ie to remember your loved one. Rip.ie, The Irish Times Building, 24-28 Tara Street, Dublin 2, Ireland Patrick Fitzpatrick at Arklow District Court on Wednesday morning where he was charged with the murder of Willie Moorehouse whose body was found near a playground in Boghall Road, Bray on January 19, 2025. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin. The three accused came before Judge David Kennedy at Arklow District court on Wednesday morning was charged with the murder of Willie Moorehouse who had an address at the Half Moon Halting Site just outside Bray was charged with production of articles likely to cause harm and violent disorder while the young person who cannot be named to protect his identity was also charged with production of articles likely to cause harm and violent disorder on the same occasion Detective Garda Ger Brennan told the court that on Tuesday at Bray Garda Station he arrested Patrick Fitzpatrick He said he outlined the charge of murder to the accused replied "bullshit" to the murder charge before saying "I just want to talk to my solicitor" after he was charged with the violent disorder Solicitor for the accused said there would be no application for bail Judge Kennedy said he would remand the accused in custody to appear before Bray District Court on Thursday via video link The solicitor for the accused applied for free legal aid stating that the accused was not working.  He also asked that he be given medical attention at Cloverhill Prison Garda Brian Coen gave evidence of having arrested James Fell at Greystones Garda Station on Tuesday and charged him with violent disorder and production of an article He said that the accused made no reply to the first charge but said "that's bullshit The accused man's solicitor said they were making an application for bail Garda Coen said that gardaí were objecting to the bail application given the seriousness of the charge before the court Garda Coen outlined the previous convictions to the court in relation to the accused stating that should he be granted bail he would re-offend the accused man's solicitor said he is working at present would agree to sign on daily at a garda station suggested the issue of identity may not be certain and would be a matter for the trial protests his innocence and can provide an address Judge Kennedy said he would grant bail on strict conditions He ordered that the accused provide a permanent address provide a telephone number that is accessible at any time and also stay out of Bray save for court appearances The young person was brought before the court after Judge Kennedy asked all in attendance not involved in the case to vacate the court Garda John Hall told the court of having arrested the young person at Wicklow Garda Station on Tuesday Garda Hall gave evidence of having given the young person details of arrest and that he outlined to the accused the charge of violent disorder Garda Hall said he made no reply to the charge When an application for bail was made by the accused's solicitor Mark Maguire said his client maintains he was not involved in the incident himself He added that because the accused is a juvenile there is a higher duty of care from the court He said the boy is resident in a care home where there is appropriate support Garda Hall said that gardaí were objecting to bail Garda Hall outlined to the court the accused's previous offences stating that he was currently before the court on 34 charges including the charge before today's court In relation to the incident for which the accused is before today's court Garda Hall said that Mr Moorehouse was stabbed on a number of occasions He said that CCTV footage was viewed in relation to the affray from which the accused was identified he was of the opinion that he would not sign on while he also had gone missing on a number of occasions from the care home Judge Kennedy said he would refuse the application for bail He remanded the accused in custody to Oberstown to appear via video link before Bray District Court on Thursday The body of Willie Moorehouse was found in Ballywaltrim playground in Bray on January 19 The 36-year-old was a father of six and his partner was pregnant with his seventh child at the time Four people were arrested on Tuesday as part of the inquiry while a woman in her 50s was released without charge and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions From as little as €1 a week with our digital introductory offer Already a subscriber? Sign in Follow and share the latest news and stories Gerry Adams claims a BBC Spotlight programme and a related article published in 2016 defamed him by falsely alleging he sanctioned the 2006 killing of MI5 agent Denis Donaldson. The BBC denies it defamed Mr Adams. Photo: Grainne Ni Aodha/PA © Examiner Echo Group Limited, Linn Dubh, Assumption Road, Blackpool, Cork. Registered in Ireland: 523712. A fourth person has been charged in connection with the death of William Moorehouse at a playground in Bray, Co Wicklow earlier this year Kris Kiggins (32) appeared before Bray District Court on Thursday charged with violent disorder and possession of an article capable of causing serious harm of no fixed abode but originally from the Bray area was remanded in custody by Judge David Kennedy to appear before the court again on May 1st The court heard Mr Moorehouse died after he attended a fight between rival gangs at the playground in the Ballywaltrim area of Bray on January 19th Det Garda Ryan O’Neill of Bray Garda station told the court that CCTV footage showed some 13 people were involved in the affray He said gardaí had recovered weapons from the scene including an axe [ Man (33) charged with murder of William Moorehouse in BrayOpens in new window ] Det Garda O’Neill gave evidence of arresting and charging of Mr Kiggins with violent disorder. He told Judge Kennedy he also charged Mr Kiggins with producing an article capable of causing harm. Seoirse Fennessy, counsel for Mr Kiggins, instructed by Aaron Sweeney solicitor, applied for bail and said his client was willing to abide by strict bail conditions. However, the application was opposed by Det Garda O’Neill on the basis of the seriousness of the charges. Two men and a juvenile appeared before Judge Kennedy at a sitting of Arklow District Court last week in connection with the matter. Patrick Fitzpatrick (33), of Oldcourt, Bray, was charged with Mr Moorehouse’s murder and violent disorder. Tim O'Brien is an Irish Times journalist COMEBACK: A stunning strike from Cian Bargary in the dying seconds at St Colman’s Park completed a turnaround that saw Cobh Ramblers come from behind and defeat Bray Wanderers 2-1 A stunning strike from Cian Bargary in the dying seconds at St Colman’s Park completed a turnaround that saw Cobh Ramblers come from behind and defeat Bray Wanderers 2-1 The result means that Mick McDermott’s side stay in second but the gap to league leaders Dundalk has been cut to just five points This follows a chaotic game that opened up with Jamie Duggan turning in a Max Duggan free-kick after the referee ruled that Timothy Martin handled the ball outside the area with less than 90 seconds played The Ramblers immediately pushed up in an attempt to get an equaliser and David Bosnjak set up Cian Murphy to score that with a low pass in the 22nd minute It was 1-1 at the break and the game restarted with Rhys Knight passing to his brother and the resulting shot was blocked down inside the area Billy O’Neill also tried his luck from distance during that spell and that just went of the far post The Republic of Ireland underage international also smacked the ball off the cross Coffey tried a header from right in front of the posts and his the roof of the net Bray stood firm as Cobh held onto the ball and an attempted counter attack by the visitors ended with Martin booting the ball away from Guillermo Almirall in the 85th minute O’Neill then won a corner off Jonas Hakkinen and the Finland native almost cleared that into his own net Coffey had to get the ball off his own goal-line that occasion as the clock turned red The Seagulls were determined to get the three points and bring their winning run in all competitions up to eight games There was one room for a counter attack and Bargary drilled the ball in the final seconds of time added on Cobh Ramblers: T Martin; N Evers (Hakkinen 68) By clicking on 'Sign Up' you will be the first to know about our latest and best sporting content on this browser You have accepted push notifications for this content. If you would like to manage your push notification preferences, you can do so here Tom GalvinBray PeopleThu 1 May 2025 at 16:22The campaign group that organised two days of protest before Easter against the closure of an exit off the N11 is to stage further demonstrations ahead of the bank holiday weekend The members of the ‘Stop the Closure of Herbert Road’ group who are demonstrating to raise awareness about the closure of what is viewed locally as a vital access route to Bray – the Herbert Road junction – to make way for the N11/M11 Bus Priority Interim Scheme (BPIS) are determined they will “not go down without a fight” in light of recent correspondence from the Department of Transport which offered little hope that the decision to push ahead with the proposals will be reversed It followed earlier correspondence from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) which confirmed that plans for the bus corridor including the closure of the contentious exit the group were informed that “Wicklow County Council has held a number of public consultations on this scheme and has taken all submissions received into account when assessing the various options ultimately determining the preferred option.” A spokesperson for the group said the response was “worrying” but that they “will not go down without a fight” and all of the local councillors who are behind them protestors will mount another peaceful demonstration and wish to point out that there will no disruption to traffic and the roads footpaths and pedestrian crossings will not be impeded “The most important thing is that the Bray community and residents from Herbert Road do not oppose the bus corridor we have never done,” the spokesperson said Bray has been cut off as the Darts have been cancelled for the full three days Commenting on a video post ahead of Friday’s planned demonstration who had organised the first public meeting in the Glenview Hotel when plans for the corridor first emerged reiterated his stance that it was “a crazy proposal” and encouraged Bray residents to support it "It is very important that we keep up the momentum,” he said “particularly because what I’m hearing back is there doesn’t seem to be a change of heart “The message hasn’t obviously got through to government and we have to continue to make sure they get the message and they understand that we’re not going to accept it.” Hundreds of new residents have come out in support of the next phase of a housing development in Bray that has been stringently opposed by an alliance of long-term residents in the town with just weeks to go before the local authority decide to give it the green light or not The residents – whose petition on change.org has so far gained almost 350 signatories – believe that while the concerns of others “further removed from the site are understandable” they should not “outweigh the rights and needs of the people directly impacted by and benefiting from this development” Chemist Warehouse has placed notices in the windows of an empty unit at Bray Central Tom GalvinBray PeopleThu 24 Apr 2025 at 14:28Australian discount pharmacy giant Chemist Warehouse has signalled its intent to open its 13th store in Ireland at a Wicklow shopping centre that has not always proved so lucky for those businesses that have taken up residence there The company launched its first store in Blanchardstown in October 2020 and now has five stores in Dublin Bray Central now looks to be the latest addition to the stable with branded ‘guess who’s moving in’ notices placed in the windows of one of the vacant units this week The beleaguered town centre site was dealt another blow with the closure of one of its anchor food outlets and a new Chemist Warehouse store at the central site will mean there will now be 10 pharmacies competing in the vicinity of the main street Chemist Warehouse is one of Australia's largest chemist retailers and its model is to offer discounted prices for pharmaceutical goods The future of the Bray Central shopping centre was thrown into doubt at the end of last year when receivers were appointed with what was believed were plans to focus on filling the remaining empty units which has remained good to its pledge to continue rolling out stores nationwide since it gained a foothold in the Irish market could well prove popular with customers in north Wicklow given its closest outlet to Bray is in Dun Laoghaire has posted menus at its unit in Bray Central having confirmed it will open in the unit vacated by Elephant & Castle Although there are no details on a definitive opening date The Pantry was established in 2016 with a focus on home-cooked food and wholesome seasonal ingredients from local producers and its menu ranges from all-day breakfasts classic lunch offerings such as the BLT for €12.95 heartier meals like carbonara and curry (€13.95) and a kids’ menu The business began in Cork city and has evolved to include high streets and shopping centres and has expanded into Kilkenny It currently has two restaurants in Wicklow – Kilcoole and Arklow Chemist Warehouse has been contacted for comment Tom GalvinBray PeopleMon 28 Apr 2025 at 06:00Festivalgoers planning to travel out to Bray’s Jazz Festival which takes place over the May bank holiday weekend should start making alternative arrangements if the Dart was their chosen method of transport There are fears of travel chaos as Bray station is being closed on Saturday meaning travellers to the 24th Jazz festival – with a catchment area that extends south into County Wicklow as well as into South County Dublin – are being limited to the bus routes or using private transport a shuttle bus service operated as there were late shows scheduled over the weekend for the festival at Mermaid Arts Centre this is not the case this year as there are no late night shows festival organisers have advised concertgoers attending shows at Mermaid Arts Centre and Bray Town Hall that there is free evening parking available underground at Bray Civic Plaza (behind the council buildings) Iarnrod Eireann has advised that due to engineering works between Grand Canal Dock and Greystones will mean the following service alterations and amendments will occur: There will be no Dart services between Grand Canal Dock and Greystones.Dart services will operate between Grand Canal Dock and Howth/Malahide.The following Dart stations will be closed: Lansdowne Rd Dublin Bus/Go-Ahead Ireland will accept valid rail tickets for travel between closed stations.The engineering works will also impact the Rosslare services whereby bus transfers will operate directly from Dublin Connolly to Wicklow and a second bus transfer will run from Dun Laoghaire to Bray Esther O'Brien (née Devlin) passed away suddenly on Monday 21st April 2025 (Hours after her dearly beloved sister Irene Hill (née Devlin) passed) late of Oldcourt Drive, Bray, Co. Wicklow. Will be sadly missed by her devoted husband Philip, children Philip, Shanida and Barbara, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. She will be reunited once again with her beloved daughter Johanna, her mother, father, brothers and sisters. Reposing at her home on Thursday 24th April from 7pm to 9pm and all other times private. Removal on Friday morning 25th April at 10.40am walking to St. Fergal's Church were Esther and her dear sister Irene's Funeral Mass will take place at 11am and afterwards to their final resting place in Springfield Cemetery, Killarney Road, Bray. memorial mass or anniversary for a Loved One?You can now create a family notice on RIP.ie to remember your loved one Irene will repose at her home on Thursday April 24th from 3pm to 7pm. Removal on Friday morning at 10.40am walking to St. Fergal's Church where Irene and Esther's Funeral Mass will take place at 11am and afterwards to their final resting place at Springfield Cemetery, Killarney Road, Bray. Agent Savills is guiding a price of €2.25 million for a site with full planning permission for the development of 24 apartments in Bray, Co Wicklow. Located on Church Road on the southern outskirts of Bray’s town centre, the 0.33-hectare (0.82 acre) Westwings site secured approval in June 2024 for 12 three-bedroom duplexes, six two-bedroom apartments and six one-bedroom apartments. The scheme was designed by ODKM Architects. Westwings currently comprises a greenfield site and frontage of 33m on to Church Road. The site is located just off Vevay Road and is within walking distance of a number of restaurants, cafes, and shops. There are several primary and secondary schools in the vicinity including Loreto Bray, St Gerard’s School and Presentation College Bray. The property is well connected by public transport, with several Dublin Bus routes operating on nearby Vevay Road. Bray Dart station is a 20-minute walk away, offering regular access to Dublin city centre. The M11 motorway, which connects to the M50, is a 10-minute drive via the Southern Cross Road. John Swarbrigg and Shane Gilbane of Savills say: “This is an opportunity to secure a ‘ready-to-go’ site in a proven residential location. Given the shortage of residential zoned land with full planning permission, we expect to see strong interest from a range of local and national developers.” Ronald Quinlan is Property Editor of The Irish Times Suzanne Keane reveals that she has only worked as a librarian since 2022. Yet she is clearly made for the job. She looks entirely at home behind the counter of the library at Eglinton Road in Bray. She likes books, likes them a lot: books have been a constant companion throughout her life. And, as a librarian, she enjoys the pleasure of seeing other people discover books that entertain or educate or otherwise enrich them. West WicklowTirlán award for sustainability goes to Wicklow dairy farmersA Wicklow farm family were among the winners at the Dairy and Sustainability Awards hosted by Tirlán, Ireland’s leading farmer-owned dairy and grain co-operative. Cobh Ramblers' Niall O'Keeffe wins the ball from Finn Harps' Patrick Ferry at St Colman's Park. Picture: Eddie O'Hare The Rams are also out to extend their winning streak to four games following recent victories over UCD This will be the biggest test of the season for Cobh especially with just four points separating the two teams going into Friday’s meeting The Ramblers got themselves in this position by defeating Finn Harps 3-1 last week at St Colman’s Park McDermott’s side hit the ground running and they led 2-0 at the breakthrough goals from David Bosnjak and Barry Coffey Cian Bargary extended their advantage within minutes of the restart and the visitors pulled one back in the 66th minute through Conor Tourish Harps threw caution to the wind late on in a bid to get a second goal and force a frantic finish Cobh buckled down in response and a defence marshalled by Brendeán Frahill dug-in to secure the three points Bosnjak stole the headlines after getting a goal and an assist on the night and McDermott made sure to single the forward out for praise while speaking to the media “Bossy [Bosnjak] is a really talented boy – a really talented boy when he is on his game,” he said and he could be a top performer in this league for a long time “But he is working hard in training every day and I thought he was excellent for that first 60 minutes.”  Cobh Ramblers' Cian Bargary celebrates his goal against Finn Harps Picture: Eddie O'HareThe forward has hit the back of the net four times this season between two different competitions including a late brace that knocked Cork City out of the Munster Senior Cup at St Colman’s Park The striker is one of those that the coach is looking at as a source of goals and that variety could be vital in season-defining games and the Seagulls took the three points on offer last March at the Carlisle Grounds Ramblers went to Wicklow that night aiming to preserve their unbeaten start to the season and it looked like their record was saved when Cian Coleman scored from a corner after Billy O’Neill turned in a free-kick with the underside of the crossbar Cobh pushed for a late winner and that gave room for a Bray counter-attack and at the end of that came a penalty in the dying seconds Max Murphy stepped up and made it 2-1 in the fifth minute of time added in and the whistle went just seconds after the restart and things got worse when McDermott’s side stumbled to defeats to Wexford and Dundalk in the following weeks The Seagulls gave gone unbeaten since that night with seven successive victories recorded in the league and 16 goals tallied during that period and the coach is determined to make up for the defeat in the reverse fixture “It is probably the only game where we haven’t shown up ourselves – the Bray game,” he said The next game was Wexford and we had a man sent off inside 15 minutes and that put us behind and then we go to Dundalk which is a tough place to go it was the one game that we just did not show up So I am looking forward to the game next week  Cobh have it in their locker to get results when it matters the most They made that known by defeating a free-scoring Athlone Town outfit at St Colman’s Park in March Now it is all about beating a genuine title challenger at a key point in the season An Irish-owned café and restaurant franchise has confirmed it is to open in the premises vacated by Elephant and Castle in Bray Central The beleaguered town centre site was dealt another blow with the closure of its anchor food outlet casting doubts on the viability of the last remaining diner But the fact that a well-established brand is confident enough in the market to take up residence is a positive sign that the centre has a future Frank Kelly and Don McCarthy at the Bray Choral Society Auction Night in Greystones Rugby Club Services of Worship for this Sunday Easter Sunday: 8.30am Holy Communion 2; 11am Holy Communion 2 Services for Holy Week: Tomorrow (Thursday) (Maundy Thursday): 7.30pm–Ante-Communion Friday (Good Friday): 10am–Bray Churches Together Ecumenical Way of the Cross (beginning in the Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace Sunday (Easter Sunday): 6am–Bray Churches Together Ecumenical Dawn Service (Raheen Car Park); 8.30am–Holy Communion 2 Easter Vestry: This year’s Easter Vestry will be held in Christ Church on Sunday May 11th Save the date for the Fete: The Garden Fete will take place in the church grounds on Saturday June 7th Worship for this Sunday: 10am–Sunday Worship with Creche and Sunday School Worship for this Sunday: 11.30am Sunday Worship Worship for this Sunday: 10.45am Morning Worship; 6.30pm Wednesdays: 8pm Prayer Meeting & Bible study Monthly Ladies Meeting: For details see: www.christianassemblybray.com are available in Bray Methodist Church on Sundays from 3pm to 4pm Holy Week Services: Today (Wednesday): Mass at 10am followed by Confessions Tomorrow (Holy Thursday): Confessions will be heard from 10am to 11am; 7pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper The Church will remain open until 9pm afterwards for private prayer This Friday (Good Friday): Confessions will be heard from 10am to 11am; 12 Noon Stations of the Cross; 3pm The Lord’s Passion This Saturday (Holy Saturday): 12 Noon Service of Reconciliation; 1pm Blessing of Food (Easter European Tradition); 9pm Easter Vigil Mass Easter Sunday Masses will be celebrated at 10.30am and 12 Noon Easter Week Services: Easter Monday: 10am Mass Next Wednesday to Saturday: 10am Mass daily Contact Holy Redeemer Parish: Call (01) 2868413 Website: www.holyredeemerbray.ie; Email: office@holyredeemerbray.ie Music at Mass on Sundays: 10.30am–Folk Group; 12pm–Gaudium Choir (Mainly Latin Church Music) on the 1st Sunday of the Month; 12pm on other Sundays of the Month: Parish Choir (Mainly English Church Music) Baptism: Registration for Baptism can be made online via the parish website www.holyredeemerbray.ie Holy Week Services: Tomorrow (Holy Thursday): 7pm–Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper Friday (Good Friday): 12.00 noon–Stations of the Cross; 3pm–Solemn Celebration of Our Lord’s Passion Saturday (Holy Saturday); 12 Noon Penitential Service in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer 8pm Easter Vigil Mass Sunday (Easter Sunday); Masses at 9am and 11.30am Parish Office: Parish Office opening hours are–Monday: 9.30am to 12.30pm; Tuesday: 9am to 12.30pm; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 9am to 12.30pm; Friday: 9am to 12.30pm The parish office can be contacted by calling 01-282 4967 or by email: stpeterslittlebray1@gmail.com Car Park Hours: These are from 9am to 12.30pm for parish business and at the weekends during church ceremonies The Cemetery is accessible via the laneway for pedestrians Peter’s Cemetery: There is a strict policy of ‘No Dumping Allowed’ in any area of the cemetery Visitors to the cemetery are requested to take home all forms of rubbish with them in order to keep the cemetery tidy Holy Week Services: Tomorrow (Holy Thursday): 9.30am Morning Prayer; 7pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by Watch and Pray from 8pm to 9pm before the Altar of Repose Friday (Good Friday): 9.30am Morning Prayer; 10am Stations of the Cross walk to Bray Head starting from Our Lady Queen of Peace Church; 3pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion; 7pm Stations of the Cross Holy Saturday: 9.30am Morning Prayer; 11am the Church closes for Easter Vigil preparations; 12 Noon–Penitential Service in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer; 9pm Easter Vigil Mass Easter Sunday: 6am–Ecumenical Prayer Service in Raheen Car Park Bray Head; Mass in the Church at 8am and 10.30am Confessions: Are heard on Saturdays after the 7pm Vigil Mass Baptism: Baptisms take place on the first and third Saturday of each Month at 12Noon Bookings can be made through the Parish Office Only The Preparation meeting takes place on the Monday before the 1st Saturday of the month Please call into the Parish Office three weeks in advance of the Baptism to complete the Baptism Form and to confirm the date Bray call 01-2745325 and leave your message Mass is celebrated every Sunday at 12 noon in St Holy Week Services: Tomorrow (Holy Thursday): 7pm–Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed afterwards with Eucharistic Adoration until 10pm Friday (Good Friday): 10am–Ecumenical Stations of the Cross in the Church and on to Bray Head; 3pm–Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Holy Saturday: 12 Noon Penitential Service in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer; 9pm Easter Vigil Mass Bray Head; Mass in the Church at 10.30am and 12 Noon Church Opening Hours: The Church closes at 4.30pm on Tuesdays Eucharistic Adoration: Eucharistic Adoration takes place from 11am to 10pm on Mondays only in this Church Mass: Weekday Masses are celebrated at 10.30am on Monday Weekend Masses are at 6.30pm on Saturdays and 10.30am and 12 Noon on Sundays Queen of Peace Adventure Youth Club had had twenty-eight participants on a first aid training course There were four stations on the course which included resuscitation All present successfully completed the training The club leaders will be away on a weekend kayak training at hook Head There are vacancies for new members and Paul on 086 3516630 will be very glad to give any information regarding the club activities Warm weather is now here and now is the time to consider making the most of the summer by enrolling on a diving course with Bray Divers based in Greystones Harbour Trainers are unpaid volunteers who enjoy introducing others to the wonderful underwater world at home and abroad All training and certification is recognised worldwide Call 087 6756439 and you could be a diver in two to three weeks depending on your availability Opening hours are 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday with late opening on Tuesday and Thursday until 8.30pm The library will be closed this Friday to next Monday due to Easter The library can be contacted at 01-2862600 or email: braylib@wicklowcoco.ie Bray Library Crime Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7pm the May meeting will take place on Tuesday May 13th–enquire at the desk for details on the book for this meeting Bray Library Literary Book Club meets on the last Thursday of the month at 7pm the April meeting will take place on Thursday April 24th–enquire at the desk for details on the book for this meeting English Conversation Classes take place in the library every Monday from 11am to 12pm The library can be contacted at 01-2723205 or by email at: ballywatrimlibrary@wicklowcoco.ie Adult Scrabble takes place every Monday from 3pm to 4.30pm no booking is required Tummy-Time for Babies takes place every Monday from10.30am to 12pm no booking required Tomorrow night (Thursday) Florida based historian and History Ireland columnist Joseph E will be the guest speaker for the April meeting of Bray Cualann History Society the local history society for Bray and North Wicklow at which he will present ‘The making of the Irish Free State’ All are welcome admission is €8 for non-members Those wishing to join the Society can do so at this meeting In the meantime events taking place in the week ahead include the following:- Today (Wednesday) Elizabeth Kehoe will present ‘Statues of O’Connell Street’ at 1.15pm in Dublin Central Library Admission is free but booking is required at onedublinonebook.ie; as part of dlr Spring into Heritage Rob Goodbody will present ‘Fernhill Park and Gardens’ at 7pm in Marlay House Admission is free but booking is required via webcloud.com/dlrheritage events; John McLoughlin will present ‘Trees and Woodland Names in Irish Placenames’ at 7.30pm to the Greystones Archaeological & Historical Society in the Kilian Family Centre beside Holy Rosary Church All are welcome admission is €3; the AGM of the Dun Laoghaire Borough Historical Society takes place at 8pm in the Royal Marine Hotel and will be followed by the Society’s ‘Treasure Night.’ All are welcome–admission is €5 Free hotel parking is available for those attending this lecture Next Monday as part of this year’s Shankill Tidy Towns Community Walks Rob Goodbody will lead a walking tour ‘Some Details of Shankill’ departing at 11 a.m and should dress appropriate for the day’s prevailing weather conditions will present ‘The transition from the ‘Decade of Centenaries’ to the first years of the new Irish Free State’ to the Ballsbridge Donnybrook and Sandymount Historical Society at 1pm in Pembroke Library All are welcome admission is free but booking is required call 01-2228450 or email: pembrokelibrary@dublincity.ie; Siobhan Osgood will present ‘Dublin’s Railway Architecture’ at 6pm in The Oak Room Admission is free but booking is required via Eventbrite; Cormac F Lowth will present ‘A History of Lifeboats in Dublin Bay at 6pm to the Old Dublin Society in the Conference Room All are welcome–admission is free and no booking is required Back issues of the ‘Dublin Historical Record’ will be on sale at this meeting The May meeting takes place on Wednesday May 14th from 7.45pm to 10pm The music will be as always: a varied programme of classical music on CDs Visitors and new members are always welcome For further information phone or text John at 087-2109175 Learn traditional Irish music and dance with Comhaltas Bhré Accordion For further information visit www.braycce.ie or email: bray@comhaltas.net Wicklow Fleadh: Bray Comhaltas is preparing for the Wicklow Fleadh which will be hosted in Bray this year on Saturday May 24th Square One Theatre Group present ‘Laughter’ by Noel Coward nightly at 7.30pm this week until Saturday night in the Mermaid Arts Centre Tickets are €19/€21 details from the Mermaid Box Office at 01-2724030 Excitement building for Trinity Motors-sponsored event Bray Wheelers Cycling Club will host the 67th Shay Elliott Memorial Race on Sunday with the race rolling out from Laragh GAA at 10 a.m This iconic event is one of the longest-running and toughest in Irish cycling and a firm highlight of the domestic racing calendar The Ken Duff Memorial Race for C3 riders and Juniors will also take place The exciting news is Bray Wheelers are delighted to welcome Trinity Škoda in Wicklow town as the official sponsor of the Shay Elliott Memorial Their support will help elevate the race and ensure another thrilling edition of this legendary event A huge thank you to Trinity Škoda for backing this iconic race Ciara McGlynn from Trinity Škoda commented: “At Trinity Škoda we are proud to partner with Bray Wheelers for the 2025 season and the prestigious Shay Elliott Race “Škoda has a deep-rooted heritage in cycling from its origins as a bicycle manufacturer to its ongoing support of the sport – from grassroots clubs to the Tour de France Bray Wheelers is one of Ireland’s most respected cycling clubs with a strong history of developing riders and promoting the sport at all levels Supporting local clubs like Bray Wheelers is immensely important to us as they are the foundation of grassroots sport and community engagement We look forward to supporting Bray Wheelers and celebrating the spirit of cycling throughout the season.” Bray Wheelers Chairperson Rob Magee added: “Škoda’s deep-rooted connection to cycling and commitment to supporting the sport at all levels align perfectly with our club’s ethos of developing riders “The Shay Elliott Race holds a special place in Irish cycling history we look forward to delivering another fantastic edition of this iconic event Partnerships like this are vital in ensuring the continued growth of the sport and we are incredibly grateful for Trinity Škoda’s backing Here’s to an exciting season ahead – thank you Bray Wheelers are fielding a strong team this year and Rob McKenna all showing excellent form in recent events Jorge Rua will be one to watch in the Ken Duff C2 race Mark Dowling took the chequered flag in a hard-fought edition but the strong Bray contingent are confident of a podium finish this time around The last time a Bray Wheeler was first over the line was in 1998 Let’s hope that record changes this year with a Bray jersey on the podium once again picking up the Trinity Motors branded winner’s jersey The race has deep roots in Irish cycling history the first Route de Chill Mhantáin was held organised by Bray Wheelers and devised by club stalwart Joe Loughman who wanted to create a challenging race across the Wicklow Mountains It was the club’s first open massed-start race and was won by John Lackey the event was renamed the Shay Elliott Memorial in honour of the legendary Irish rider The trophy presented each year was originally won by Elliott himself as best amateur in France in 1955 the race has attracted the very best in Irish cycling the only rider to win the race while still a junior as well as former professionals Peter Crinnion Pat McQuaid (a two-time Tour of Ireland winner) Peter Doyle (first to win both the Tour of Ireland and the Rás Tailteann) the Shay Elliott Memorial gained international status The 124km main race for C1 riders finishes on the legendary Shay Elliott climb in Glenmalure Over 70 club volunteers will support the event with the finish expected between 1:00 and 1:30 p.m Full race details are available at www.braywheelers.ie or by emailing info@braywheelers.ie Notification of planning approval by An Bord Pleanála for the Bray to City Centre Scheme The National Transport Authority (NTA) has received notification of planning approval by An Bord Pleanála for the Bray to City Centre Scheme The Scheme is part of the BusConnects Dublin programme a key element of the Government’s policy to improve public transport and address climate change The objectives of the Scheme include provision of necessary bus and walking infrastructure enhancements that will facilitate modal shift from car dependency contributing to an efficient The Bray to City Centre scheme has an overall length of approximately 18.5km and in addition with the section of Stonebridge Road included in the design measures approximately 200m.  The Proposed Scheme is routed along R138 and commences at the junction of Leeson Street Lower and Earlsfort Terrace on St It runs along Leeson Street Lower and Upper It continues along Morehampton Road and Donnybrook Road through Donnybrook Village and on to the Stillorgan Road serving the UCD Interchange via the Stillorgan Road overbridge at Belfield It is expected that all twelve corridors will be completed by 2030 with on-site construction commencing in early 2025.  The construction of the corridors will be delivered on a phased basis in order to reduce the traffic impacts that could arise should all twelve be constructed concurrently Detailed communication arrangements for the construction phase will be developed to ensure that residents businesses and public representatives are kept fully informed and have access to relevant liaison personnel during the delivery of the Scheme More information on the Bray to City Centre Core Bus Corridor Scheme is available on the statutory planning application website at the following link www.brayscheme.ie Roslyn O'Carroll, Andy Dunne, Holly Brown and Andrew Kinsella, with Holly's piece 'Propagation' at the Members Exhibition in Signal Arts Centre, Bray. Photo: Leigh Anderson Services of Worship for this Sunday The Third Sunday of Easter: 8.30am Holy Communion; 11am Holy Communion. Easter Vestry: This year’s Easter Vestry will be held in Christ Church on Sunday May 11th after the 11am Morning Service. Parish Life Centre [PLC] Bookings: The Parish Life Centre is available for day and evening bookings. Please contact the Parish Office at 01-286 2968. Parish Office: The Parish Office is open Monday to Thursday from 9.30 am to 1.30pm. Email: info@christchurchbray.ie; tel. 01 286 2968; Parish website: christchurchbray.ie; or see facebook.com/christchurchbray. Flower Arranging Competition: This event for Novice Florists for Beginners and Improvers takes place as part of the Rathmichael May Fair in Rathmichael Church, Ferndale Road, Shankill, on Saturday May 10th from 11am to 2pm. The entry fee is €10 per entry. Please email rathmichaelflowers@gmail.com for an Application Form and Rules of Entry. Flower Arrangements are to left at Rathmichael Church on Thursday May 8th for judging. Save the date for the Fete: The Garden Fete will take place in the church grounds on Saturday June 7th. Connect Online: Our most active communication tools currently are our Website: www.christchurchbray.ie which contains information on our live streamed worship services, weekly Blogs, events and news, and our facebook page @christchurchbray. Irish Trefoil Guild–Guiding for Life: Calling all former leaders of the Irish Girl Guides in Bray and the surrounding area. There is now a Trefoil Guild in Bray. Contact Anne at: braytrefoilguild@gmail.com. Worship for this Sunday: 10am–Sunday Worship with Creche and Sunday School. Worship for this Sunday: 11.30am Sunday Worship. Worship for this Sunday: 10.45am Morning Worship. Wednesdays: 8pm Prayer Meeting & Bible study. Monthly Ladies Meeting: For details see: www.christianassemblybray.com. Free hot meals, Clothes, sleeping bags, toiletries etc, are available in Bray Methodist Church on Sundays from 3pm to 4pm. Mass Times: 10am–Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday No Mass on Tuesday. Sunday Masses: 6pm Vigil Mass on Saturday and on Sunday at 10.30am and 12Noon. To book a Mass, please call into the Sacristy before or after our Masses. Music at Mass on Sundays: 10.30am–Folk Group; 12pm–Gaudium Choir (Mainly Latin Church Music) on the 1st Sunday of the Month; 12pm on other Sundays of the Month: Parish Choir (Mainly English Church Music). Baptism: Registration for Baptism can be made online via the parish website www.holyredeemerbray.ie. St. Anne’s Church, Shankill: A Vigil Mass is celebrated at 5pm on Saturdays. All are welcome. St. Peter’s Church Mass Times: Sunday: 9am (Irish Mass), 11.30am. Holy Days: 11am. 1st Friday: 11am. To Book a Mass: To book a Mass, please contact the Parish Office on 01- 282 9467 or email: stpeterslittlebray1@gmail.com. Car Park Hours: These are from 9am to 12.30pm, Monday to Friday, for parish business and at the weekends during church ceremonies. The Cemetery is accessible via the laneway for pedestrians. Mass Times: Mass times are 9.30am Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. No morning Mass on Thursdays and Saturdays. Saturday: 7pm Vigil Mass; Sunday: 8am and 10.30am. Confessions: Are heard on Saturdays after the 7pm Vigil Mass. Baptism: Baptisms take place on the first and third Saturday of each Month at 12Noon. Bookings can be made through the Parish Office Only. The Preparation meeting takes place on the Monday before the 1st Saturday of the month. Please call into the Parish Office three weeks in advance of the Baptism to complete the Baptism Form and to confirm the date. St. Claire’s Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Messages for the St. Vincent de Paul should be sent to St. Clair’s Centre, Ballymorris, Killarney Road, Bray call 01-2745325 and leave your message. Mobile No: 087 1738 235. Mass is celebrated every Sunday at 12 noon in St. Fergal’s Church, Ballywaltrim. Mass: Weekday Masses are celebrated at 10.30am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Weekend Masses are at 6.30pm on Saturdays and 10.30am and 12 Noon on Sundays. Mass Bookings: Anyone who wishes to book a Mass can do so by contacting the Parish Secretary via email at: secretary@queenofpeace.ie, or call 2745497. Church Opening Hours: The Church closes at 4.30pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Eucharistic Adoration: Eucharistic Adoration takes place from 11am to 10pm on Mondays only in this Church. Parish Centre: To book a meeting room in the Parish Centre please call 01-2760045 or email: villafas1@hotmail.com. Queen of Peace Adventure Youth Club members are advised to check out their water sports gear before the sessions begin in May. Wetsuit and bootee zips need special attention to make sure that they are functioning and usable. Young members who are still growing should check that the gear still fits. Snorkelling may be added to this years activities. To join the club call Paul on 086 3516630, or Mike on 086 0855151. Many people on holidays decide to have a go at using masks, fins, and snorkels. Quite often they buy cheap, and almost useless sets. It would be safer to do a quick course at home before setting off on the holiday. This would make the vacation abroad more enjoyable, more comfortable, and less perilous. Call Bray Divers on 087 6756439 for more information. Opening hours are 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday with late opening on Tuesday and Thursday until 8.30pm. The library will be closed this Saturday and next Monday due to the May Bank Holiday, re-opening at 10am next Tuesday. The library can be contacted at 01-2862600 or email: braylib@wicklowcoco.ie. Bray Library Crime Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7pm the May meeting will take place on Tuesday May 13th enquire at the desk for details on the book for this meeting. Bray Library Literary Book Club meets on the last Thursday of the month at 7pm the May meeting will take place on Thursday May 29th–enquire at the desk for details on the book for this meeting. English Conversation Classes take place in the library every Monday except Bank Holiday Mondays) from 11am to 12pm. Forthcoming events in the Library include Poetry Day at Bray Library ‘The Muse and Music Workshop’ from 6.30pm to 8pm tomorrow (Thursday) with poetry videos and live performances by poet Carmel Cullen and a chance for attendees to write their own music. Music will be provided by Gerry Anderson. All are welcome no need to book. As part of Bealtaine in Bray Library, ‘Jewellery Making’ with Deirdre Maher Ridgeway takes place at 11.30am this Friday. Booking is required book in branch, call 01-2862600 or email: braylib@wicklowcoco.ie. On Tuesday May 27th there will be ‘An Evening of readings and songs’ with the musicians, singers, and songwriters of Rambling House, Little Bray, from 6.30pm to 8pm All are welcome and there is no need to book. Finally as part of Crinniu na n-Óg there will be a ‘Gamelan Performance and Workshop’ suitable for ages 10 to 15 from 3pm to 5pm on Saturday June 7th. Booking is required book in branch, call 01-2862600 or email: braylib@wicklowcoco.ie. Opening hours are 10am to 5pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and 10am to 8pm on Wednesday. The library will be closed this Saturday and next Monday due to the May Bank Holiday, re-opening at 10am next Tuesday. The library can be contacted at 01-2723205 or by email at: ballywatrimlibrary@wicklowcoco.ie. Parents and carers of children are reminded that library staff cannot supervise your children so you must stay with your children at all times for their safety and other library users. Adult Scrabble takes place every Monday from 3pm to 4.30pm no booking is required. Tummy-Time for Babies takes place every Monday from10.30am to 12pm no booking required. Brian White will be guest speaker for the Thursday May 15th meeting of the Bray Cualann Historical Society, the local history society for Bray and North Wicklow, at 8pm in the Royal Hotel, Bray, at which he will present his illustrated talk ‘On the Buses’ covering public transport from the stagecoach to the modern bus in Bray and North Wicklow. All are welcome admission is €8 for non-members. Those wishing to join the Society can do so at this meeting. The May meeting takes place on Wednesday May 14th from 7.45pm to 10pm, including a tea break, in the Shankill Day Centre, Lower Road, Shankill (100 yards from the Main Street, car parking available). The music will be as always: a varied programme of classical music on CDs, covering many genres–orchestral, instrumental, vocal, opera etc.–in a friendly setting. Visitors and new members are always welcome. You don’t need to be an expert! There’s no charge on the night. For further information phone or text John at 087-2109175. Learn traditional Irish music and dance with Comhaltas Bhré Accordion, Banjo, Concertina, Guitar, Harp, Fiddle, Flute, Tin Whistle and Uilleann Pipes, as well as Grúpaí Ceoil, Singing and Dancing. For further information visit www.braycce.ie or email: bray@comhaltas.net. Bray Comhaltas is preparing for the Wicklow Fleadh which will be hosted in Bray this year on Saturday May 24th. The Bray walk for Darkness into Light starts at 4.15am on Saturday May 10th from Bray Bandstand. For details/registration log onto www.darknessintolight.ie Two men and a youth have appeared in court charged in connection with the death of William Moorehouse in Bray, Co Wicklow in January. Mr Moorehouse (36), of the Half Moon Halting Site near Bray, was fatally injured in an altercation at a playground in the Ballywaltrim area of the town. Patrick Fitzpatrick (33), with an address at Oldcourt, Bray, came before Arklow District Court on Wednesday charged with murdering Mr Moorehouse and violent disorder. James Fell (24), of Fassaroe, Bray, and a 17-year-old male, who cannot be named as he is a minor, were both charged with violent disorder and possession of articles capable of inflicting serious injury. Det Sgt Ger Brennan, of Bray Garda station, told the court that when the charge of murder was put to Mr Fitzpatrick, he replied: “It’s f***ing bulls**t. Do your job right.” When charged with violent disorder, he said Mr Fitzpatrick responded: “I just want to speak to my solicitor.” There was no application for bail for Mr Fitzpatrick, who Judge David Kennedy remanded in custody to appear before Bray District Court on Thursday. The judge granted the accused man legal aid. Det Garda Brian Coen, of Greystones Garda station, gave evidence of charging Mr Fell with one count of violent disorder and one count of producing of an article likely to cause harm. He said Mr Fell had made no reply to the charge of violent disorder, but in response to the charge of producing an article had said: “That’s bulls**t that is.” Judge Kennedy granted bail on condition that Mr Fell stay away from his co-accused; agree to a bond of €750; sign on daily at Coolock Garda station in Dublin; stay away from Bray unless attending court; obey a curfew from 11pm to 7am and provide his address and phone number to gardaí. Judge Kennedy also granted Mr Fell legal aid and ordered him to appear before Bray District Court on June 16th. Det Sgt John Hall, of Bray Garda station, told the court the teenager made no reply when charged with violent disorder and producing an article capable of causing serious harm. He said gardaí were concerned the juvenile would not adhere to bail conditions as he is regularly reported absent from a care home in the Bray area. A social worker with Tusla confirmed that they shared this concern. 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Read more about our Privacy & Cookie Policy here Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customised ads Other uncategorised cookies are those that are being analysed and have not been classified into a category as yet with members of the Whale Theatre Company CLG Tom GalvinBray PeopleFri 2 May 2025 at 14:00After some 10 years of ownership founder and owner of the Whale Theatre in Greystones is handing over the reins to a not-for-profit community group to lead the well-loved venue into the future will assume operations of the beloved venue this autumn ushering in a new era of community-led cultural programming This transition follows a months-long open call and rigorous selection process led by Mr McParland a panel of expert advisors unanimously selected the proposal submitted by the local ‘Whale Working Group’ (WWG) – a collective of artists creatives and community members – who will form the Whale Theatre Company CLG The transition will take place over the summer months with the theatre expected to re-open in the autumn Mr McParland said: “I am just thrilled to know that the Whale Theatre will continue to be a vital community and cultural asset for the town and I know that it will be in very good hands "It has been a long but thoroughly exciting process and I am delighted with this hugely positive outcome I want to thank all my own team for their years of dedication and I wish the new Whale Theatre Company CLG all the very best for the next few years as they put their own stamp on this very special theatre.” The Whale Working Group was established in response to Mr McParland’s callout in November last year for a new operator The group quickly gained strong community backing ultimately submitting a robust and forward-looking proposal for the theatre’s future Plans are already underway for the Whale Theatre Company CLG to register as a charity said: “As soon as we saw the open call from the Whale Theatre or performed there over the years – and the idea of losing it as a local asset was unthinkable It’s an enormous privilege to be entrusted with this responsibility and we’re fully committed to preserving and growing the legacy of the Whale for years to come.” The Whale Theatre has hosted over 1,200 events and welcomed more than 100,000 visitors since its opening in 2017 The final event under current management is a sold-out performance from the Hothouse Flowers on Saturday For anyone wishing to contact the new Whale Theatre Company CLG enquiries may be directed to whaletheatrecompany@gmail.com The First Division season doesn’t get much busier than this week as teams embark on their 3rd game in just 7 days tomorrow night with the Kingdom on the road once more to Wicklow to take on Bray Wanderers tomorrow night in the Carlisle Grounds it was certainly a Bank Holiday to leave in the distant memory for Kerry FC Two defeats at the hands of Finn Harps in Donegal and Cobh Ramblers respectively the Kingdom will be looking forward instead of backwards Two trips up the M7 over the next two Friday nights have Kerry up against an in-form Bray Wanderers side before a repeat journey towards the M50 has us away to the students of UCD next Friday night but the Carlisle Grounds has never been a happy hunting ground for Kerry; in fact Bray have a 100% record against Kerry on their home turf Bray remain a team Kerry have yet to beat in the 9 previous meetings and only secured a draw on one of those occasions So Kerry will have to be at their very best to secure any sort of result on the road tomorrow night 6 wins in a row have the Seagulls sitting second in the table and just 3 points behind the league leaders Having started the campaign with a host of away games while the new artificial surface was being laid in the Carlisle Grounds Bray are certainly making home advantage count and this Friday’s game will be their fourth home game on the trot Matchday 12Bray Wanderers v Kerry FC – Friday April 25th – 7:45pm Kick Off – Carlisle Grounds Previous Meetings – All CompetitionsKerry FC Wins 0 Draws 1 Bray Wanderers Wins 8 Did You Know?This will be Kerry’s first time playing on the new artificial surface in the Carlisle Grounds there are now more artificial surfaces in the league than grass Wexford & Treaty now being the only sides in the league playing on grass Conor McCarthy is waiting on a number of players off the injury table ahead of this one Nathan Gleeson is nearing his return and could be considered for the trip to Bray Samuel Aladesanusi was only able for 45 minutes on Monday evening and will be assessed again this week Ronan Teahan remains unavailable due to illness What they said?Conor McCarthy – “If we perform at our best and with the right attitude so we will get a proper look at them this week so it’s our job now to go up there and disrupt that.” Kerry FC, Mounthawk, Tralee, Co Kerrymedia@kerryfc.com Subscribe to our newsletter for updates and offers Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" © Kerry FC. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Site by Bright Idea The consultation will run for four weeks and will close at 5pm on Friday The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today opened a public consultation on proposed service enhancements between Glendalough and Bray This consultation seeks feedback from the public on proposed enhancements designed to improve service levels in the area The proposed upgrades between Glendalough and Bray focus on improving access to public transport for the local communities and visitors by providing more frequent services the NTA aims to introduce a new seven-day week service between Glendalough and Bray The proposed service will provide five return journeys a day from Monday to Friday offering greater connections regional and DART rail services at Bray (Daly) Rail Station The new services will connect seamlessly with the TFI Go app, enabling convenient journey planning and cashless payments are available through the Leap Card Scheme Free Travel Passes will also be valid on eligible routes accessible vehicles and enhancing bus stops to provide greater comfort and accessibility for all passengers Getting the community involved is key to shaping these changes and the NTA is encouraging residents along the corridor to share their thoughts Review the proposals and submit your feedback, at National Transport Authority Consultation Portal These proposed enhancements are part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan a national initiative aimed at strengthening rural public transport as part of the Transport for Ireland Network (TFI) which is developed and funded by the National Transport Authority is aligned with the goals of Project Ireland 2040 and the Climate Action Plan The NTA aims to begin implementing the proposed service enhancements by the end of 2025 subject to securing the necessary funding and resources Bray is gearing up for another spectacular St This much-loved event promises to bring the community together in a vibrant celebration of multicultural society the parade will wind its way through the heart of Bray offering a feast for the senses with music and colourful displays that celebrate both tradition and innovation Expect dazzling performances from local clubs as well as stunning creations from talented artists and community organisations The Bray Parade has become a cherished tradition and celebrate what makes our nation so unique Patrick’s Festival Bray committee warmly invites local groups to join in this year’s parade creating a lively and thrilling spectacle for the thousands of enthusiastic onlookers who gather in Bray to celebrate It’s a wonderful chance for our community to shine allowing everyone to showcase their organisations and highlight their activities Below is the 2025 application form. The closing date for registration is Wednesday, February 12th 2025. Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact Kathy O’Toole at (01) 282 8248 or email info@braychamber.ie More information about the St. Patrick’s Festival in Bray will be released soon Bray’s St. Patrick’s Festival is proudly brought to you by Bray and District Chamber of Commerce, bray.ie and Bray Municipal District, Wicklow County Council Bray.ie is the trading name of Bray Tourism You can click here if you can’t access the form above 2025 Bray Parade Route Map (Click on the image to enlarge)  Latest news – Be sure to stay up to date by following bray.ie on X, Facebook or Instagram Wicklow County Council hereby gives notice that it proposes the temporary closure of the following public roads: Period of closure from 1 pm until 3:30 pm on Monday An alternative route for east Bray traffic will be via Putland Road Local north- south traffic through Bray will be diverted via Church Road Access will be available to the Herbert Road car park Bray  (opposite St Patrick’s School) proceeding down Main Street right onto Seapoint Road and concludes on the Strand Road Traffic management will be in place during the parade’s passing You can read more about the St. Patrick’s Festival in Bray here arrives at Arklow District Court where he appeared charged with the murder of William Moorehouse Two men and a teenager have been charged in relation to the death of Willie Moorehouse and the juvenile male (17) appeared before Arklow District Court this morning amid heavy garda security Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel and an incredible community spirit as thousands lined the streets to enjoy the spectacular St bringing a sense of inspiration and local spirit to the event was recently named Bray Person of the Year 2024 for his groundbreaking work in establishing a local mental health first aid responder panel His efforts have not only saved lives but also fostered a supportive network across Bray making him a fitting and much-admired choice to lead this year’s celebrations from local schools and sports clubs to cultural groups and performers brought incredible energy to the heart of the town As the parade filled Bray’s streets with colour “Today’s parade was a fantastic showcase of everything that makes Bray special — creativity From the extremely talented performers to the enthusiastic crowds lining the streets it’s heartwarming to see our community come together to celebrate in such a positive way Vote for your favourite Bray Parade participant Again this year, organisers invite the public to vote for their favourite Bray Parade participant. Click here to vote The closing date for voting is 6 pm on Tuesday The St. Patrick’s Festival in Bray continues with more events and activities over the coming days, ensuring there’s still plenty for locals and visitors to enjoy. Read more at bray.ie/stpatricksfestival “We’d like to thank everyone who has joined us so far,” Mick Glynn added “There’s still plenty to enjoy over the next few days and make the most of this year’s fantastic festival.” Be sure to stay up to date by following bray.ie on X, Fa­­­cebook or on Instagram The event hashtags are #StPatricksFestivalBray #PaddysBray #PaddysBré #Bray #LoveBray REPORT: SSE AIRTRICITY MEN’S FIRST DIVISIONMATCHDAY 12: Bray Wanderers 4-2 Kerry FC Kerry FC were on the road again for the second Friday in a row as they took on Bray Wanderers in the Carlisle Grounds in Wicklow Kerry came into the game off the back of two tough defeats during the Bank Holiday weekend as they failed to take any points from the games against Finn Harps or Cobh Ramblers Kerry FC had a few positives to take from Monday’s defeat at home to Cobh as their second-half display was much improved compared to the first A lot of chances for the home side and an unawarded goal could have changed the complexity of the game with the time remaining In the nine previous meetings between the two sides with only one draw since the sides first met in 2023 it looked as if only one result was on the cards for the travelling support from the Kingdom but they remained hopeful as they made the three-and-a-half-hour journey from Kerry FIRST HALFKerry FC had the opening chance of the game when a long-range effort from Sean McGrath was deflected out for a corner Bray took that early chance for Kerry FC and raised them a goal as Danu Kinsella Bishop opened the scoring after just eight minutes Billy O’Neill got free along the right flank with Kinsella Bishop stooping to score with a header things went from bad to worse for Kerry FC O’Neill again showed great pace to burst past two defenders out wide and his low ball picked out Cian Doyle to put the home side two goals to the good Daniel Okwute nearly cut the lead in half after twenty-two minutes when his shot close to the same angle as his goal against Finn Harps a quick move from a Sean O’Connell free-kick found Okwute again but his cross into the area was caught by James Corcoran between the sticks for Bray Bray nearly added a third ten minutes before half-time as a goal-bound cross was missed inside the area by Kinsella Bishop Kerry FC made three early changes in the first half as Conor McCarthy was not happy with what he was seeing Kerry were much better after said changes and hoped that it would spur them on even further going into the second half SECOND HALFFive minutes into the second half Sean McGrath had Kerry FC’s first opportunity as his shot from outside the area had little power and bobbled into the arms of Corcoran Bray looked to have sealed all three points with a second on the night for Danu Kinsella Bishop as his low cross from the left was converted at the near post as a goal for the Seagulls was disallowed inside the area for a foul on Tim-Oliver Hiemer Daniel Okwute had another good chance in the fifty-seventh minute as his shot inside the box was saved by Corcoran as Daniel’s shot was tame due to the pressure put on him by a Bray defender Ryan Kelliher pulled one back for Kerry FC Daniel Okwute delivered a ball low from the left endline for Ryan to tap in It seemed like nothing more than a consolation until Ryan pulled another one back two minutes before the ninety Ronan Teahan crossed the ball from the left endline for Kelliher to score with a glancing header back across the goal and there was now a belief in the Kerry FC side that they could snatch a point from what looked to be an impossible position Despite the flurry of late goals from Kerry FC Bray would put the finishing touches on the game and wrap up the three points with a fourth goal Curtis applied a lovely touch to the bottom corner of the net after good work by Calum Costello on the right wing Another tough defeat for Kerry FC on the road and it doesn’t get much easier as they now look ahead to next Friday when they take on UCD AFC in Dublin next Friday night The ongoing saga at a Wicklow housing estate was slammed by councillors at the April meeting of Greystones Municipal District with one councillor expressing the belief that “we’re being taken for fools’ by the local authority which has failed to resolve a catalogue of issues that have been highlighted by the residents for over 15 years the councillors were given a presentation by residents of the social homes at Farrankelly estate when they listed a litany of grievances from handles falling off doors black mould on walls and ceilings and further issues with the roofs Patrick’s Day came alive once more at the official Bray Parade 2025 Award Ceremony—an uplifting evening dedicated to celebrating the fantastic participants who filled this year’s parade with colour the event brought together community leaders and supporters for a celebration filled with smiles The 2025 Bray Parade was one of our biggest yet with thousands lining the streets to enjoy a vibrant showcase of local talent each group made this year’s parade a success The award ceremony served as a moment to pause and applaud those whose efforts stood out on the day and each winner was recognised for contributing to Bray’s growing tradition of inclusion Best Overall Entry & Public Vote – Studio X Dance GroupStudio X Dance Group made history by winning this award for the second year in a row captivating audiences and securing nearly 42% of the public vote Their vibrant choreography and infectious energy earned rapturous applause on the night Special Recognition Award – 5th Wicklow Sea ScoutsThis well-deserved award acknowledged the Sea Scouts’ incredible marching display and their ongoing dedication to community and teamwork Most Entertaining Entry – Lawless Academy Of Irish DancingDazzling footwork and high-energy routines earned Lawless Academy loud cheers and this coveted title truly showcasing the joy of traditional Irish dance Best Community Entry – Ireland-China Education College (ICEC)ICEC’s presence in the parade reflected the rich cultural diversity of Bray and their win was a proud moment for all involved in promoting cultural understanding and unity Best Sports Entry – Ardmore RoversWith strong representation and a lively display of club spirit Ardmore Rovers were celebrated for embodying youth engagement and athletic enthusiasm Patrick’s Day – Enniskerry Youth Club AFCThis group’s fun-filled participation and Irish pride lit up the parade and their joyful energy was just as infectious during the award ceremony or simply cheered from the sidelines — thank you The Bray Parade and its award ceremony reflect the best of what community spirit can achieve when we come together The Bray community came together on an extraordinary evening to celebrate the 2024 Endeavour Awards at the esteemed Mermaid Arts Centre and businesses that continue to enrich Bray’s thriving community the ceremony recognised the exceptional individuals and organisations shaping Bray’s civic Thousands of nominations poured in during a two-month public awareness campaign reflecting the community’s enthusiasm for celebrating local heroes This year’s event saw a dynamic gathering of local leaders all sharing in celebrating Bray’s remarkable accomplishments Each award category shed light on the efforts of individuals and organisations that have gone above and beyond in their respective fields President of the Bray & District Chamber of Commerce “The Endeavour Awards are a unique opportunity to shine a light on the remarkable individuals and businesses that make Bray such an extraordinary place to live and work Each nominee and winner reflects the very best of our community.” The highlight of the evening was the Bray Person of the Year award who has made a huge difference within our community to create a panel of local mental health first aid responders Matt has made and will continue to make a real difference in our local community and beyond and was presented with the Bray Person of the Year for 2024 The 2024 Bray & District Chamber of Commerce Endeavour Award winners are as follows: Kieran Ward also thanked the event sponsors The 2024 Endeavour Awards once again demonstrated the depth of talent and dedication within Bray highlighting the importance of coming together as a community to celebrate excellence About the Bray & District Chamber of Commerce Endeavour Awards The Bray & District Chamber of Commerce Endeavour Awards have been a hallmark of community recognition since their inception in 1981 and businesses who have made significant contributions to Bray and the surrounding areas the awards have grown into a prestigious event that reflects the spirit of civic pride and community excellence the public is invited to nominate those who have positively impacted the local community ensuring that the unsung heroes of Bray are acknowledged and celebrated the awards have become a symbol of gratitude highlighting the extraordinary efforts that keep the community vibrant and connected The main picture is of the 2024 Endeavour Award recipients and guests We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Your preferences will apply to this website only. You can change your preferences using our 'Privacy settings' tab below. Read more about our Privacy & Cookie Policy here. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customised ads. Other uncategorised cookies are those that are being analysed and have not been classified into a category as yet. The upper classes migrated there in their droves and built Victorian villas and terraces along the seafront commissioned architect William Fogerty to design a property just outside the town neo-Gothic Victorian mansion was constructed to take in the views of the Sugar Loaf In 1977 the mansion was subdivided into four residential units – Violet Hill House, Mandalay, Amber and Gallery. A former stables and coach house on the land has also been converted in the intervening years, bringing the number of dwellings on the site to nine. Amber, the ground-floor three-bedroom unit within the main house, is now on the market with a guide price of €795,000, selling through Sherry FitzGerald. With a floor area of 160sq m (1,722sq ft), it is larger than many modern-day houses. It was bought by the current owners in 2014, who recall seeing a “pond” of water in what is now the livingroom, and mushrooms growing on the walls in the bedrooms, after it had not been lived in for a number of years. It had also been given the 1980s treatment, which meant many of the original features were ripped out and replaced with pine doors and yellow-tinted glass. Determined to bring the Victorian appeal back to the building, the couple has spent years working on the property to create a warm and characterful home for themselves and their two sons. The property was completely retrofitted with insulation in the floors, walls and ceiling. An air-to-water heat system was also installed, allowing the temperature to remain constant throughout the home all year round, without costing the earth. The windows were upgraded to double glazing, retaining the original frames. The interiors have been so carefully designed by the owners that it would be easy to believe that all the features in the property are the original. Furnishings and fittings were painstakingly chosen, with much time devoted to salvage yards and antique shops. As you enter the hall, you are greeted by one of the only features that wasn’t discarded by previous owners, which is the original fireplace. The hallway brings to mind an old country house with the cloakroom hooks, tiled floor, panelled walls and a Victorian radiator. To the right is the main bedroom, which also has an original fireplace. The en suite bathroom has a roll-top free-standing bath, as well as an impressive reproduction Edwardian-style glazed shower cabinet. What would have been the original hall in the main house is now one long kitchen in Amber. The layout was designed to create an ergonomic room that would enhance accessibility and efficiency. There is enough storage in the dark units built by Black and White Craftsmen to keep the marble worktops free from clutter. The fridge is integrated in undercounter drawers rather than breaking the clean line in the room, leaving the walls clear to display art. At the other end of the room is the dining area, which also has custom-built cabinetry for crockery and glasses, as well as a separate dishwasher and sink. The livingroom, which would have been the kitchen of the main house, still has the enormous fire at its centre. The fireplace was non-existent, so after much searching to find something big enough, the owners fitted an antique marble piece and created a tiled inset. Another new addition to the livingroom is the cast-iron spiral staircase from Wilson’s Yard, which takes you up to the gallery library. There are two bedrooms off the kitchen. One has an en suite bathroom and patio doors out to the garden. There is also a utility room that has retained one of the original stained-glass windows. When the main house was divided, so too was the surrounding seven acres. Amber sits on a third of an acre, which is split up into three separate gardens. The site off the Kilcroney side of Herbert Road is mature, with several protected trees. It is accessed by a private laneway, and is like a small, self-contained community, with all age groups looking out for one another. It is not going to be easy for the owners to say goodbye to this little piece of private paradise, but taking it from rundown to remarkable has given them a hunger for another project, which they hope won’t be too far away. Alison Gill, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about property Shay and Rory Hedderman with Senan and Tuiren Connolly Juelle Mary Jino having a snooze after a long parade Ellie Owen and Nora Fitzgerald with Bray Emmets Rosa Brosnan and Alex O'Reilly from Shankill GAA Club Julie-Rose McCormick with St Patrick's Loreto students The Mallon family with great seats to watch the parade Tom GalvinBray PeopleTue 18 Mar 2025 at 12:06Crowds of revellers took to the streets of Bray on Monday to mark the town’s St Patrick’s Day Festival and five days filled with live music and dance performances thrilling rides at Bird’s Euroshow Funfair puppet shows and informative talks and yoga classes who has spearheaded an initiative to establish a panel of local mental health first aid responders this year’s parade featured some 2,000 participants celebrating the different cultures Bray School of Dance and Bray Emmets GAA Club who was recently named Bray Person of the Year 2024 for his groundbreaking community work said it was “an honour” to lead the parade in his hometown “To be leading the Bray parade as grand marshall to have my wife at my side and my children it’s definitely a day I'll never forget,” he said He also extended a “big thank you” to Bray Wanderers for his “something green” to wear for the occasion All those who took part in the parade brought incredible energy to the heart of the town As the procession filed through the streets with colour the festival’s chairperson Mick Glynn commented: “Today’s parade was a fantastic showcase of everything that makes Bray special — creativity Also involved in the festivities was Councillor Dermot O'Brien who remarked how he has had “some very memorable Paddy’s Days in Bray but this one was definitely a highlight” Councillor Aoife Flynn Kennedy also extended her congratulations to the team of volunteers and staff at Bray Municipal District Wicklow County Council and Bray Chamber of Commerce for “a fantastic parade and festival all week” Well done to all the participants,” she said it didn’t all just come to a sudden close when the last float passed the viewing stand as there was plenty to keep the people of Bray and the many visitors occupied with Bird’s Euroshow Funfair remaining on-site until Tuesday and the Boomerang Brass Band entertaining revellers at The Martello that same afternoon keep an eye on Bray.ie where the winning entry for this year’s parade will be announced later in the week STORM EOWYN DISRUPTIONThere is widespread disruption to transport services in Dublin today due to Storm \u00C9owyn. 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Rail engineering works are scheduled to take place between Dun Laoghaire and Bray on Saturday there will be no train service operating between Dun Laoghaire and Bray on these days The following stations will be closed for train services: Sandycove & Glasthule DART services will be restricted to operating only between Malahide/Howth and Dun Laoghaire stations with no service extending beyond Dun Laoghaire towards Bray A limited shuttle service will be available between Bray and Greystones to accommodate passengers Direct bus transfers will be provided to and from Connolly/Bray and Dun Laoghaire/Bray to connect with the Rosslare service at Bray passengers can use Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland services as they will accept valid rail tickets on routes between the closed stations For more information on these engineering works, please refer to the Irish Rail website Dublin journey plannerDublin rail mapDublin bus mapsDublin train stationsDublin bus station (Busáras)Dublin AirportDART times BikesBusesTrainsTrams (Luas) Wheelchair accessibilityDublin Airport busDublin Port busDublin public transport news About this siteTerms and conditionsPrivacy noticeCookies noticeContact us (C) 2024 Metro Nation Ltd All rights reserved Gardaí are investigating following reports of a “public order incident” in Bray were taken to St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin to be treated for non-life threatening injuries It is understood that forensic analysts were at the scene No arrests have been made in connection with the incident A Garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing Please check your inbox to verify your details Now download the free app for all the latest Sunday World News, Crime, Irish Showbiz and Sport. Available on Apple and Android devices following a fire that caused substantial fire damage on Monday Myles BuchananWicklow PeopleWed 12 Mar 2025 at 08:00A huge clean-up and rehousing effort has begun in Bray after a fire at an apartment block on Monday hospitalised nine people and left many with nowhere to live for the foreseeable future The fire broke out at a building on the Lower Dargle Road in the early hours of the morning and those who had to be transported to hospital were mainly treated for smoke inhalation Greystones and Dun Laoghaire responding to the incident The first two crews arrived just before 5am The hydraulic platform from the fire station in Wicklow town was also called into use Four people had to be rescued from the building The fire was extinguished relatively quickly but the fire service crews then had to enter the building to ensure there were no other occupants who needed rescue The Bray fire crew remained on the scene carrying out standard post incident procedures Wicklow TD John Brady said: “My immediate concern now is for the nine people who had to be taken to hospital due to smoke inhalation “The most important thing is that a suitable location is found for the residents who have been impacted so they have a safe and secure roof over their heads until they are able to move back in which will take some considerable time I would imagine “It’s extremely lucky that no serious injuries or fatalities were sustained A large number of fire crews from throughout the county were involved in tackling the fire “Credit has to go to Wicklow Fire Service for their quick response and heroism in dealing with the fire in such a prompt and timely fashion.” Local councillors and Wicklow County Councillors have reacted immediately to calls to help the stricken residents Wicklow County Council said: “We are currently and over the coming days assessing the needs of the displaced tenants to establish their housing requirements and we will provide support and advice.” The NTA launches the latest phase of Bus Connects An Bord Pleanála (ABP) has given the National Transport Authority (NTA) permission to go ahead with the compulsory purchase orders (CPO) necessary to make way for the controversial Bray to City Centre Core Bus Corridor Scheme The decision to agree to the CPOs came following meetings held by the planning authority on December 19 just weeks before residents in Bray began getting to grips with the Bus Connects network redesign which saw the roll-out of new local routes The NTA issued CPOs for the bus corridor in August 2023 and there were a total of 216 submissions received on the scheme before the deadline There were several requests for an oral hearing to be held despite further requests from business owners and residents when observers were given the opportunity to make further written submissions Having considered the objections to the plans ABP decided to confirm the CPOs “without modification” as it decided that the acquisition of the lands was necessary to facilitate sustainable public transport and active travel infrastructure This relates to improving the network for buses cyclists and pedestrians and will mean that throughout the total length of the corridor – 18.5 kilometres – pedestrian crossings will increase by 60pc from 106 to 170; segregated cycle facilities will increase from 47pc to 91pc; and bus priority measures will increase from 69pc to 99.6pc While the new bus corridor – which will start at the junction of Leeson Street Lower in Dublin and end on Castle Street in Bray on the north side of the River Dargle – is some way off it could be far more disruptive than what was witnessed to make way for the infrastructure necessary to support the new Bus Connects service which has encountered its own difficulties since it became operational on Sunday One of the key areas in Bray will be at the southernmost end of the project surrounding Castle Street This will see 473 square metres taken from Castle Street Shopping Centre and garden and recreational areas from Belstone Terrace on Castle Street North Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School is also set to be affected with a total of 443.7 square metres of land to be acquired Aughmore Lane and Dorney Court are among the areas set to be affected in Shankill and Rathmichael Woods and Rathmichael Parish National School Gardens and driveways from 1-14 Dublin Road in Bray as well as commercial land at the former AXA Insurance offices Bright Ford and Bray Windsor on the same stretch plots of green space adjacent to Woodbrook Estate and the Front Lodge and Woodbrook Golf Club on the Dublin Road are all set to be acquired for the project Woodbrook College will also have areas to the front of its campus acquired – a total of 188 square metres – while Woodbrook Housing Estate looks set to lose some 1,875 square metres The scheme aims to provide improved walking cycling and bus infrastructure on what the NTA view as a key access corridor in the wider Dublin region which will enable and deliver more efficient safer and integrated sustainable transport movement along it While the scheme is essentially “an upgrade” to the existing bus cycle and pedestrian infrastructure associated with large sections of the Stillorgan/Bray Quality Bus Corridor (QBC) which has been in place for several decades now the particular focus is for similar additional infrastructure in the Shankill and Bray areas The huge number of changes to the landscape of the Bray and Shankill areas are far too many to mention but examples of some of the other finer details (aside from those already noted) are worth highlighting to give an indication of the extent of the works New pedestrian crossings are proposed at the new junction outside Olcovar while the existing pedestrian crossing at Woodbrook College is to be moved southwards to provide a crossing point close to the relocated southbound bus stop At Shanganagh Park and Shanganagh Cemetery both the northbound and southbound cycle tracks are to be diverted into the park with a newly proposed cemetery boundary wall set back to retain the roadside tree line The notorious M11 junction (Wilford Roundabout) will be replaced with a new signalised junction the Corke Abbey Avenue / Old Connaught Avenue junction with the Dublin Road has been designed to cater for the proposed bus and cycle lanes and to remove the left turn slips in and out of Corke Abbey Avenue which is a heritage structure located at the southern end of the Woodbrook Estate in Bray will be demolished to allow for road widening in that area One of the biggest changes to the vista of Bray will occur at the end of the scheme where the corridor will “tie-in” with plans for the Fran O’Toole Bridge Those plans envisage the building of two new bridges on either side of the existing bridge to facilitate pedestrians and to accommodate the new bus corridor The bridge will also be used to provide a cycle lane in both directions with bus priority provided through traffic signal arrangements it is expected that the construction phase will take approximately 36 months and while there is no start date set as yet it is noted that works would occur “prior to 2028” The scheme will be constructed in sections that will have durations typically ranging from between two to 12 months.​ 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 and beyond in serving Bray reflecting the community’s deep appreciation and support for the exceptional talent and hard work that powers Bray’s thriving business scene The 2024 Customer Choice Business Awards are unique allowing the public to choose the winners by voting for businesses that best embody community spirit Every vote cast highlights the people and establishments that make Bray a vibrant and connected community strengthening ties and fostering a culture of mutual support and recognition Customer Choice – Local Business of the Year Award Customer Choice – Hospitality Venue Award  Customer Choice – Customer Service Person of the Year To support your favourite local businesses or representatives, simply complete the online form here and cast your vote The Bray Chamber of Commerce thanks the community for its enthusiastic participation in the nomination process It encourages everyone to participate in this final voting phase to determine this year’s deserving winners For more information, contact the Bray & District Chamber at 01 282 8248 or info@braychamber.ie The scheme aims to increase the people carrying capacity and attractiveness of public transport along the route and also includes proposals to enhance the operation and safety of the N11.   The priority facilities will allow buses and coaches to avoid congested traffic lanes during the peak traffic periods whilst remaining as hard-shoulders during non-operational time periods.   Following a detailed Phase 2 option selection process where Public Display events took place in November 2022 and September 2023 the N11/M11 BPIS has evolved to now include major road improvement features •                 A major upgrade at Junction 7 Bray South to a full grade separated junction •                 A northbound Service Road at Junction 8 Kilmacanogue •                 A northbound Service Road linking Junction 7 Bray South to Junction 6 Fassaroe Wicklow County Council will only accept the closure of Herbert Road based only on this closure being coupled with and facilitated by the major upgrade of Junction 7 Bray South (Hill’s Garage to Kilcroney Lane).    Junction 7 Bray South experiences severe congestion and it is acknowledged that currently Herbert Road provides an alternative route that bypasses this current congestion.  Council officials believe the preferred option will alleviate congestion of the N11 and improve accessibility to the N11 at Bray South.  Wicklow County Council anticipates that following the publication of the Phase 2 Options Selection Report that the Phase 3 Design and Environmental Evaluation will be progressed during 2025/26 with the statutory approval phase to follow afterwards