BIG FUNDAY OUT
Sat 19th, Civic Centre, Main St.
parade route
BRAY HEAD GUIDED WALK Fri 18th & Sat 19th Bray Head
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WEDNESDAY 16TH – TUESDAY 22ND MARCH 2016
PARTICIPATING GROUPS INCLUDE 12th Wicklow Bray Scouts Club 5th Wicklow Bray Sea Scouts All Sorts Ardmore Rovers FC Artastic Street Theatre Bray Adventures Bray Cardiac First Responders Bray Emmets GAA Bray Hockey Club Bray Lions Club
Bray Modernettes Baton Twirlers Bray Musical Soc Bray Sailing Club CDKL5 Ireland C.L.R.I Classic American Motors Ireland Antun Kovacic County Wicklow Lawn Tennis Club Eagle Martial Arts
East Coast FM Ladies Only Gym Lakers “Meeting Special Needs” Lawless Academy Irish Dancing Lisa Marie Berry Academy of Irish Dance Masters Temple Peace Run International Rachel Fisher Hip Hop Scoil Rince Pepper Secondary School Isidor Krsnjavi from Croatia Signal Arts Centre
Southside Chinese Residence Assoc Street Performers from Covent Gardens in London Tallaght Festival Band The Dublin High School Irish Guard from the USA The Stacksteads Boomerang Band from the UK The University of Northern Iowa Womens Choir from the USA TNT Gym Wicklow Civil Defence Wicklow Fire Service YMAA Ireland / Kung Fu for Kids
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Direct from London’s Covent Garden Thur 17th, Quinsborough Rd
Fáilte romhaibh chuig ceiliúradh bliantúil Lá Fhéile Pádraig i mBré! Beidh imeachtaí suimiúla, spraoi agus ceol againn don teaghlach agus don bpobal ar fad. Tá súil againn go mbeidh deireadh seachtaine iontach agaibh ar fad! We are back with the annual St. Patrick’s Festival Bray 2016. It all kicks off on Wednesday 16th March with the arrival of Birds Euroshow Funfair to Bray Seafront. We have a jam packed programme of events running all week long which includes some of the favourites from previous years, the Festival Parade, Céilí Breakfast, Big Funday Out, Bray Head Walk and the Trad Trail. We also welcome International Street Theatre direct from Convent Garden to add an extra dimension to the week’s activities. We would like to thank in advance our sponsors that fund all the events, our committee, volunteers, participants and the emergency services. Keep up to date with the latest festival news see www.bray. ie, follow us on Twitter @Bray_ie or like us on Facebook just search for braytown.
BIRDS EUROSHOW FUNFAIR
Seafront l from Wed 16th (from 2pm) to Tue 22nd March - 12.00 noon Daily The biggest festival funfair Birds Euroshow is back! Whether you are young or old there is always something for you and the family. If you want a massive trill or memorable spin come down and experience all the fun of the fair!
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Bandstand, Seafront l Wed 16th – 4.30pm to 6.30pm The festival kicks off with an outdoor dancing and musical performance from the Bray Set Dancers, The Stacksteads Boomerang Band (UK) and The Dublin High School Irish Guard (USA). Suitable for all ages and participation is welcome.
ST. PATRICK’S BRAY HEAD WALK Scenic Car Park l Fri 18th & Sat 19th - 12noon A guided walk from Sugarloaf Adventures up and around the beautiful Bray Head. There are limited numbers so make sure you book early at bray.ie. Walk takes approximately 3 hours and suits all age groups and abilities. Bring your own packed lunch. See you there!!
BIG FUNDAY OUT
The Civic Plaza l Sat 19th March - 1pm to 3pm Join us for an afternoon of free entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy our face painting, Irish dancing, street performers and say hello to our snake that dodged St.Patrick. Let’s give a big Irish welcome to our street performers and escapologist from Convent Garden. All we need you to do is come along and create the atmosphere. It’s sure to put a smile on your face!
COFFEE DOCK CÉILÍ BREAKFAST Boat House, South Beach Car Park l Sun 20th March - 11.00am Children of all ages are welcome to Coffee Dock at The Boathouse on the Promenade for a fun-filled course in Irish dancing followed by a large open air Céilí with the Berry School of Dance. Once they have exhausted themselves with all the dancing, a small breakfast roll and a juice will be provided for children, compliments of The Boathouse.
BRAY VINTAGE CAR DISPLAY Bandstand, Seafront l Sun 20th March - 2pm to 4pm Come along and view the wonderful vintage cars from The Bray Vintage Car club on display.
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Fáilte l Bienvenidos l Bienvenue l Willkommen l Witamy l 歡迎
Lá Fhéile Pádraig
festival at a glance Bray Seafront
Wed 16th
Thurs 17th
Friday 18th
Saturday 19th
Sunday 20th
Euroshow Funfair 2pm
Euroshow Funfair 12pm
Euroshow Funfair 12pm Bray Head Guided Walk 12pm
Euroshow Funfair 12pm Bray Head Guided Walk 12pm
Euroshow Funfair 12pm
Coffee Dock at The Boathouse
Vintage Car Display (2pm - 4pm)
Boathouse Céilí Breakfast 11am St Patricks Parade
Bray Main Street
Big Fun day Civic Plaza 1pm
Town Hall to Strand Road 3pm
Paul Byrom sings The Great Irish Songbook (This is a Ticket event)
Mermaid Arts Centre The Floretine Bar
Traditonal Ballad session & Irish dancing 8.30pm
Crooked Jack 7pm
Traditional music with Stephen Leeson 9.30pm
Robbie & Bangers 9.30pm
Larry Sweeney 8pm
The Harbour Bar (LIVE LOUNGE)
The Mass Band 9.30pm-11.30pm
Bunoscionn 9.30pm-11.30pm
The Reggulators 10.30pm-12.30am
Cult Called Man 10.30pm-12.30am
East Coast Jazz Band 9pm-11pm
The Harbour Bar (IN THE BAR)
New Switcheroo 9.30pm
Crooked Jack 4pm-6pm Trad Session 7pm-9pm Rake the Asses 9.30pm
Crooked Jack 9.30-11.30pm
Seodin 9.30pm-11.30pm
The Martello
Derek Quigley 10pm -12am
Bunoscionn 4pm-6pm Rake the Ashes 6pm-8pm Pint of Allsorts 8pm-10pm Bog of the Loughs 10pm-12am DJ Jay Farrell (Koo)
The Strand The Porter House
‘The Full Irish Quiz’ 15TH MARCH 8.15pm
in support of Ardmore Rovers
Bunty & the Bristol Hounds 10pm-12am DJ till 2.30am
Colm Lynch 10am-12am Fallen Empire 12.30am-2.30am
Feadog 4pm-6pm The Lefties 10pm-12am
Niall Donnelly 10pm
The Address 10pm
Whisper Wills 12pm-2.30am
Rob Strong 10pm-12am
Bog of the Lough 10pm-12am DJ till 2.30am
Live music with Jaker 4.30pm-6.30pm
Hollands
The Lefties (Dave Butler & Noel Healy) 10pm
The Boomerang Bar
Ray Scully 9.30pm
Niall Donnelly and band 9.30pm Karaoke with DJ Ger 8.30pm
Bray Bowl
The Lits 9.30pm
€10 deal all day from 11am
Andy & Stewie 6pm-8pm
Niall Donnelly 9.30pm Live Music with Chase 10pm The Gareth Brooks Tribute Band 10pm
The Coach Inn
Andrew Mann Trio 11pm-1am
The Mutts 10pm
Goldsmiths Royal Hotel
The Midnight Revellers 10pm-12am
Classic gold hits with DJ Ger 8.30pm
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and dance teams. Watch the creations from Signal Arts, the collaboration of the award winning street performers Artastic and the Mermaid Arts Centre, display their elements of of the theme. All groups will get to show off their talents to the crowd as well as the judging panel of local dignitaries.
PARADE GRAND MARSHAL
Street Theatre from 2pm & 3.30pm l American Classic Car Run 2.30pm l Various Locations on map Get your place early and enjoy our different stages with International Street Theatre, DJ’s and even an American Classic Car Run along the parade route.
ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL PARADE
Town Hall to Viewing Stand Northern Seafront l Parade starts at 3pm Celebrate the national holiday in style at one of the biggest parades and parties on the East Coast. ‘Celebrating Now’ is the theme of this year’s parade, with visiting bands from California, Ohio, UK and the impressive Tallaght Festival Band. Colour, pageantry and excitement will burst to life from the many local groups, sports clubs
ECUMENICAL BLESSING OF THE SHAMROCK
Kylemore Nursing Home, Sidmonton Road l Bray – 1pm The annual community based blessing of the Shamrock and the connection with the Holy Trinity for St. Patrick’s Day.
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ST. PATRICK’S PARTY
It is our pleasure to have Niall Benson from Ardmore Rovers, who is at the forefront of the community, as our Parade Grand Marshall this year. Niall has been involved with Ardmore Rovers for over 20 years and over that time has coached thousands of local children and encouraged their first steps in football. He is an inspirational local personality and we are delighted to recognise him for all the time he gives and all he does for the children and young adults of Bray.