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THE MERMAID CHEZ LOUIS KOI THE ARDMORE
PINK SALT CAFE RAGAZZI THE WILD GOOSE
LA PIAZZA JASMINE HOUSE
CAFE GOURMET MAISON MOLI
GALITO THE ROYAL HOTEL & MCGETTIGAN'S O'SULLIVANS BAR STARBUCKS
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CARPEDIEM RIPASSO GELATERIA
THE MARTELLO THE OLD ANCHOR BAR JIM DOYLES
ESPLANADE HOTEL WILDE'S BAR CAFFE' VERGNANO
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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:
Cad faoi dhul chuig Bré an t-earrach seo mar a thagann an baile beo do Fhéile Naomh Pádraig bliantúil a bheidh ar siúl ó Déardaoin, 13 Márta go dtí Dé Luain, 18 Márta, 2020. Bain taitneamh as siamsaíocht go sármhaith, san áireamh; aonach siamsaíochta, ceol beo, Céilí faoin aer, seó puipéad, amharclann sráide, siúlóidí, cosáin agus, ar ndóigh, an príomhimeacht, an bParáid na Féile nó gabh ceol traidisiúnta beo Éireannach ar cheann de na hionaid iomadúla ar fud an baile. Tá súile againn go mbainfidh sibh sult as na sé lá teaghlaigh iontach!
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Thanks to our sponsors who fund all the events, our committee, volunteers, participants and the emergency services. We really hope you enjoy the 6 days of great family fun this year. See the award-winning www.bray.ie for the latest festival updates.
(Unlimited funfair access on St. Patrick’s Day)
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throughout the town.
INCLUDING A FUNFAIR • LIVE MUSIC • OPEN-AIR CÉILÍ • PUPPET SHOWS • STREET THEATRE
FACE PAINTING • WALKS • TRAILS • A TREASURE HUNT AND THE FESTIVAL PARADE
NEW FOR 2020
FAMILY TREASURE HUNT
Starting point is at the Town Hall - March 13 to 17th
At your leisure grab the family or a bunch of friends for an adventuresome day out with our new Treasure Hunt Experience where you could win a voucher for Platform Pizza, Bray. Go to www.bray.ie for more info & questions.
HISTORICAL TALK
Meeting point is the Boathouse Coffee Dock – Saturday, March 14th at 3 pm
SATURDAY, MARCH 14 BIRD’S EUROSHOW FUNFAIR Seafront - from March 13th to 17th
FRIDAY, MARCH 13 BIRD’S EUROSHOW FUNFAIR Seafront - from March 13th to 17th
Enjoy all the thrills and spills of the Bird’s Euroshow Funfair as it returns to Bray Seafront on Friday, March 13th until Tuesday, March 17th. It opens on Friday at 3pm.
LIVE MUSIC LINE-UP Various venues - Friday, March 13th
Catch some toe-tapping live music with Dale O’Hanlon performing at The Martello from 9 pm, Dave Brennan is at The Anchor at 9 pm while Mekkan Ju is live at The Harbour Bar from 10:30 pm.
Enjoy all the thrills and spills of the Bird’s Euroshow Funfair daily from 12 noon to 10 pm.
BRAY HEAD WALK
Meeting point is at the Scenic Car Park – Saturday, March 14th at 12 noon
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.
Take a stroll along Bray seafront with the Bray Cualann Historical Society. Learn about the history, people, buildings and events that have taken place along this 1km of spectacular coastline. Sign up for free at www.bray.ie. Places are limited - booking essential.
LIVE MUSIC LINE-UP Various venues - Saturday, March 14th
Take It Easy play The Martello from 9 pm, The Alley Cat’s perform at The Boomerang Bar from 10 pm, Regis Milan is at Butler and Barry from 10 pm, Woodies and Friends are at The Anchor from 9 pm while Midnight Ramblers play The Harbour Bar at 10:30 pm.
Sign up for free at www.bray.ie. Places are limited - booking essential.
SUNDAY, MARCH 15
STREET THEATRE
The Boathouse Coffee Dock - Sunday, March 15th from 11 am to 1 pm
Civic Plaza - Saturday, March 14th at 2 pm
Watch some spectacular outdoor circus performances including handstands, magic, juggling & escapology routines.
FREE CHILDREN’S FACE PAINTING
Let the brilliant Suzie from Cheeky Face Painting delight children with free face painting and balloon modelling.
THE CÉILÍ BREAKFAST
The Boathouse Coffee Dock - Sunday, March 15th at 11:30 am
Watch performers from the Shauna McGauran School of Irish Dance then learn some Irish dance steps. Participating children can tuck into a roll compliments of The Boathouse Coffee Dock.
PUPPET SHOW The Boathouse Coffee Dock- Sunday, March 15th at 12 pm
Join Julie-Rose McCormick Puppeteer from McCormick Puppets as she performs her shows Beauty & the Beast and Leprechaun Tales.
BIRD’S EUROSHOW FUNFAIR Seafront - from March 13th to 17th
Enjoy all the thrills and spills of the Bird’s Euroshow Funfair daily from 12 noon to 10 pm.
BRAY VINTAGE CAR DISPLAY
MONDAY, MARCH 16 BIRD’S EUROSHOW FUNFAIR Seafront - from March 13th to 17th
Enjoy all the fun of the fair daily from 12 noon to 10 pm.
HISTORICAL TALK Meeting point is the Boathouse Coffee Dock – Monday, March 16th at 3 pm
Take a stroll along Bray seafront with the Bray Cualann Historical Society. Learn about the history, people, buildings and events that have taken place along this 1km of spectacular coastline. Sign up for free at www.bray.ie. Places are limited - booking essential.
STREET THEATRE The Bandstand at 4 pm - Monday, March 16th
Opposite the Bandstand – Sunday, March 15th from 2 pm to 4 pm
Watch some spectacular outdoor circus performances including handstands, magic, juggling & escapology routines.
Members showcase their beautiful classic and vintage cars.
ST. PATRICK’S EVE LIVE MUSIC LINEUP
LIVE MUSIC LINE-UP Various venues - Sunday, March 15th
The St. Patrick’s festivities continue with some top-notch live music as Niall Mcarney, Joe & Nic perform at The Martello from 6:30 pm while Brian Meakin plays The Harbour Bar at 9 pm.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY - TUESDAY, MARCH 17 BIRD’S EUROSHOW FUNFAIR Seafront - from March 13th to 17th
Enjoy all the thrills and spills of the Bird’s Euroshow Funfair daily from 12 noon to 10 pm.
ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL PARADE Tuesday, March 17th - From the Town Hall to the viewing stand at northern part of the Seafront starting at 3 pm
Various venues - Tuesday, March 17th
There’s some cracking live music with Dale O’Hanlon, The Navvies & Joe & Nic playing the Martello from 2 pm, Ian Brennan performs at Butler and Barry from 4:30 pm, Woodies and Friends are at The Anchor from 5 pm, John Ward performs at O’Sullivan’s Bar from 5 pm while Gin n Juice plays The Harbour Bar at 10:30 pm.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL FINALE
We’re expecting thousands to line the town’s streets for the St. Patrick’s Day parade on Tuesday, March 17th at 3 pm.
The Martello Hotel - Wednesday, March 18th from 5 pm to 7 pm
The sights and sounds of the marching bands, majorettes, local businesses, groups, clubs and much more will thrill the crowd.
The Boomerang Brass band and Shauna McGauran School of Irish Dance get together to share music and dance to bring an end to yet another fantastic St. Patrick’s Festival in Bray.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY OPEN AIR IRISH DANCE DISPLAY
PARADE PARTICIPATING GROUPS
The Bandstand – Tuesday, March 17th from 4 pm
Watch the very talented Shauna McGauran School of Irish Dance wow audiences as they showcase their dancing skills to spectators on Bray’s iconic bandstand.
Various venues - Monday, March 16th
Enjoy the thriving live music scene at the many bars throughout the town highlights include Robbie and Hannah playing at The Anchor at 9 pm, Aaron Rowe at The Martello from 9 pm while The Boomerang Brass Band & Mass Band are at The Harbour Bar from 8 pm.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY LIVE MUSIC LINEUP
ST. PATRICK’S DAY BRASS BAND CONCERT The Bandstand – Tuesday, March 17th from 5 pm
The Boomerang Band will perform a concert which consists entirely of brass instruments.
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 Bray Crumlin Marching Masters Temple Scout Group Band Martial Arts 5th Wicklow Bray Sea East Coast Cyclones Me and The Moon Scouts Roller Derby Obrtnička škola Split, Ardmore Rovers East Coast FM Croatia / Vocational Football Club Electrical Engineering - School Split, Croatia Artastic School Zagreb Order of Malta Ireland Bray Adventures Fatbike Adventures - Ambulance Corps Bray Emmets GAA Club Funtime Entertainment Bray Bray Fire Station Jai Sua Martial Arts Shauna McGauran Bray Golf Club Junior Musicals School of Irish Dance Bray Hockey Club Theatre School Signal Arts Centre Bray Lions Club Kung Fu 4 Kids St. Peter’s Football Club Bray Vintage Car Club Lakers Sports and The Boomerang Band Classic American Recreational Club Twilight Twirlers Motors Ireland Lawless Academy of Urban X Hip Hop Craobh na hÉireann Irish Dancing Dance Taiwanese Chamber Manavikam Indian Wicklow Academy of of Commerce Cultural Association Irish Dance
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