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BOATHOUSE COFFEE DOCK CASSONI'S RESTAURANT STAR LEISURE
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EVENT LOCATIONS, PLACES TO VISIT, STAY, DINE & SOCIALISE IN
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GETTING TO BRAY
Getting to Bray couldn’t be simpler as the town has a substantial public transport network, both north from Dublin and south from County Wicklow and County Wexford.
Please plan your journey at www.bray.ie
TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS
Road closures will be in place on St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th) from 2pm until after 4pm to facilitate the St. Patrick’s Day Bray Parade.
Roads affected include:
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Main Street, Quinsboro Road, Seapoint Road and Strand Road and surrounding junctions.
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ENJOY ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR
Ceiliúir Lá Fhéile Pádraig 2019 linn i mBré!
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Tá a lán imeachtaí éagsúla socraithe againn i rith an deireadh seachtaine féiltiúil don teaghlach agus don bpobal go léir agus beidh an pharáid ghné sraith de gach uile shaghas de ghrúpaí; ó ensemble pobail, cultúrtha agus spóirt go dtí a lán ghrúpaí éile, a oiread is nach féidir a n-áireamh.
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Bird’s EuroShow Funfair makes a welcome return to Bray Seafront this spring and will open from Thursday, March 14th. Top class family entertainment is guaranteed with lots of kiddie rides and family attractions.
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Head to Bray this spring as the town comes alive to celebrate this year’s annual St. Patrick’s Festival which runs from Thursday, March 14th until Monday, March 18th, 2019.
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Over the long weekend you can enjoy plenty of events including a funfair, an open-air céilí, puppet shows, street theatre, walks, trails and of course the main event the Festival Parade or simply catch some traditional Irish live music at one of the many venues throughout the town.
A big thanks to our sponsors who fund all the events, our committee, volunteers, participants and the emergency services. We really hope you enjoy the 5 days of great family fun this year.
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FIVE DAYS OF GREAT FAMILY FUN
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INCLUDING A FUNFAIR • LIVE MUSIC • OPEN-AIR CÉILÍ • PUPPET SHOWS • STREET THEATRE FACE PAINTING • WALKS • TRAILS AND OF COURSE THE MAIN EVENT THE FESTIVAL PARADE
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See the award-winning bray.ie for the latest festival updates. All events and activities are subject to change without notice and may be dependant on weather.
FRIDAY MARCH 15 ST. PATRICK’S EVE’S EVE LIVE MUSIC LINEUP
ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL PARADE
Various venues - Friday, March 15th from 8:30 pm
Sunday, March 17th - From the Town Hall to the viewing stand at northern part of the Seafront stating at 3 pm
Catch some toe-tapping live music with Ian Brennan playing in The Martello at 9 pm while Paul McDonald is at The Old Anchor from 9:30 pm.
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SATURDAY MARCH 16 STREET THEATRE Civic Plaza at 2 pm & The Bandstand at 4:30 pm Saturday, March 16th
THURSDAY MARCH 14 BIRD’S EUROSHOW FUNFAIR Seafront - from March 14th from 12.00 noon daily
Enjoy all the thrills and spills of the Bird’s Euroshow Funfair as it returns to Bray Seafront for the duration of the festival.
SUNDAY MARCH 17
Watch some spectacular outdoor circus performances including handstands, magic, juggling & escapology routines.
HISTORICAL TALK
The Bray parade is one of the largest on the east coast and again this year we are expecting thousands to line the town’s streets. Watch creative acts, floats, the pageantry, colour, music, dance and entertainment from the many participants. This year’s Grand Marshal is Michael Kelleher. The well-loved librarian retired recently, with more than 40 years of service to the people of Bray.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY OPEN AIR CONCERT
Church of the Most Holy Redeemer – Saturday, March 16th at 3 pm
The Bandstand – Sunday, March 17th from 4 pm
Join Brian White from the Bray Cualann Historical Society and hear the story from the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer’s beginnings. Sign up for free at www.bray.ie.
Soak up the atmosphere after the St. Patrick’s Day parade and watch a live concert from Glen Ridge High School Marching Band who are visiting from New Jersey.
ST. PATRICK’S EVE LIVE MUSIC LINEUP Various venues - Saturday, March 16th from 8:30 pm
The St. Patrick’s festivities continue with some topnotch live music from The Boomerang Brass Band (UK) at Goldsmiths Pub from 8.30pm, Van Archer is in The Martello at 9 pm, catch Peadar Gill Duo at Butler & Barry from 9:30 pm, Robbie and Hannah play at The Old Anchor at 10 pm while Bangers, Mash and The Relations play the Boomerang Bar from 10 pm.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY LIVE MUSIC LINEUP Various venues - Sunday, March 17th from 3:30 pm
Continue the celebrations with some cracking live music with The Navvies, Aaron Rowe & Heartshake playing in The Martello from 3:30 pm, Marty & Keenan at Butler & Barry from 9:30 pm and The Luna Boys play in The Old Anchor at 11 pm.
MONDAY MARCH 18 THE CÉILÍ BREAKFAST
THE BOOMERANG BAND TRIBUTE CONCERT TO PATRICK MURPHY The Martello Hotel - Monday, March 18th at 2 pm
The Boathouse - Monday, March 18th from 11 am
Learn how to Irish dance then participating children can tuck into a roll compliments of The Boathouse Coffee Dock and enjoy an open-air Céilí with The Berry Irish Dance Academy. There’s free kids face painting also.
PUPPET SHOW The Boathouse - Monday, March 18th at 12 pm
Join Julie Rose as she wows audiences young and old with her ‘Seanie ‘o & the Sugarloaf Fairy’ show!
BRAY HEAD WALK
Meeting point is at the Scenic Car Park – Monday, March 18th at 12 noon
Dust off those hiking boots and get hiking this St. Patrick’s Weekend. Take in some of the most stunning views of Bray and surrounding areas with a guided walk with Bray Adventures up and around the amazing Bray Head. Book early at www.bray.ie
BRAY VINTAGE CAR DISPLAY Opposite the Bandstand – Monday, March 18th from 2 pm to 4 pm
The Bray Vintage Car club will be showcasing some of their members beautiful classic and vintage cars.
All events and activities are subject to change without notice and may be dependant on weather.
Finish the weekend off by catching a concert by the Boomerang Brass Band (UK) as they pay tribute to the late Patrick Murphy (1935-2018). The Boomerang Band will show their appreciation for the role Paddy has played in introducing, promoting and facilitating the band over the past 5 years during the St. Patrick’s Day celebration in March. Initially, Paddy was instrumental in organising various performance opportunities in Bray for the young musicians from the Rochdale Music Service, the first being in 2004, The RM Concert Orchestra.
HISTORICAL TRAIL
PARADE PARTICIPATING GROUPS We would like to extend a huge thank you to the many businesses, artists, community groups and clubs that helped to make this year’s parade happen. We could not have done it without you: 12th Wicklow Scouts Bray 5th Wicklow Bray Sea Scouts Ardmore Rovers Artastic Street Theatre Bray Cardiac First Responders Bray Emmets GAA Club Bray Fire Station Bray Hockey Club Bray Lions Club Bray Musical Society Bray Runners A.C Bray Vintage Car Club County Wicklow Lawn Tennis Club
Crumlin Marching Band Dublin School of Mandarin Chinese East Coast FM ECE Travel Glen Ridge High School Marching Band (USA) Junior Musicals Theatre School Lakers Sports & Recreation Club Lawless Academy of Irish Dancing Majorettes Master’s Temple Martial Arts Me and The Moon
Non-Resident Nepali Association Order of Malta Bray Paw Patrol & PJ Masks Shauna McGauran School of Irish Dance Signal Arts Centre Southside Chinese Residents Association Srednja škola Glina (High School Glina) St Peter’s Football Club Tallaght Festival Band The Boomerang Band UK Urban
Meeting point is at the Bray Town Hall – Monday, March 18th at 3 pm
Brian White of the Bray Cualann Historical Society will conduct a walking tour of Bray Main Street. The tour will trace Bray’s links with the shamrock, serpents, patriotic visitors and events that occurred in Bray during St Patrick’s week since it was made a public holiday in 1903. There are limited spaces for walks & talks so make sure you register early at www.bray.ie.
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