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Wednesday 14th – monday 19th March 2012

Featuring fun activities and entertainment for all the family

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Family FireWorks Partydesign Centre l sunday 18th march from 5.00pmJoin us for a fun and frolics evening at the Design Centre beside the Royal Hotel where there will be entertainment for all the family, with face painting, céilí music, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and much more.

Festival FireWorks across the dargle Bridge l sunday 18th march from 7pmLater enjoy one of the largest firework and music displays ever to take place in a town centre has been planned for one of the most historical quarters of Bray at the River Dargle. This is first time a massive fireworks display has taken place on the river banks and we are expecting huge crowds to join us for this unique event at this beautiful location in the heart of the Town.

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STRAND ROAD

FLORENCE ROAD

CARLISLE GROUNDS

NOVARA ROAD

QUINSBORO ROAD

BRAY HARBOUR

SEAPOINT ROAD

FIREWORKS

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LOWER DARGLE ROAD

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traFFiC restriCtions & road Closures to accommodate this event the following will be in place: From 4.00Pmravenswell road closed except for local accessFrom 6.00Pm to 8:00Pm:seapoint road to Galtrim road closed. dargle road lower closed. dargle Bridge traffic restrictions down to one lane

Welcome to Bray’s 8th annual St.Patrick’s festival which will run from Wednesday 14th to Monday 19th March. Yet again Bray’s festival will be bursting at the seams with activities and entertainment for all the family. Our most popular events which include Bird’s Euroshow Funfair, The Boathouse Céilí Breakfast and the Giant Led screen will return as usual this year along with a brand new and exciting event, Bray will host a fantastic FIREWORKS DISPLAY on Sunday 18th of March across the Dargle River with plenty of activities on the day to keep all ages entertained such as face painting, céilí music and much much more.

All events are FREE and for this we would like to thank our very generous sponsors, volunteers, participants and the emergency services.

Birds euroshoW FunFairBray seafront l 14th march – 20th march Bird’s Euroshow Funfair will once again bring all your favourite rides to the Seafront, from Twist Off and Wild Mouse to the calmer Carousel and Bounce World for the younger kiddies to enjoy. Half price on all rides on patrons day Wednesday 14th of March. Also great discounts available 2 large rides for €5 and 10 small rides for €15 which is amazing value not to be missed!!!!!!!!!

the Boathouse Céilí BreakFastsouth Beach Car Park l monday 19th march at 11amChildren of all ages are invited to The Boathouse Coffee Dock on the promenade for a crash course in Irish dancing. Once they have exhausted themselves out with all the dancing a small breakfast roll and a juice is provided compliments of The Boathouse.

taBle Quizthe esplanade hotel l thursday 15th march 8.30pmThe quiz is in aid of Michael’s Hope for Independence. Michael is an 11 year old boy who has Cerebral Palsy who has been in a wheelchair since he was 3 years old. Michael has been accepted for a life changing operation in the USA to help him to walk. The trip cost €60,000; Michael needs help to raise money for his trip so come along to the table quiz to help support Michael’s hope for Independence. A table of 4 is €40.

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seafront Funfair 12pm - 8pm Funfair 12pm - 8pm Funfair 12pm - 8pm Funfair 12pm - 8pm Funfair 12pm - 8pm Funfair 12pm - 8pm

main street Pre Parade Party 1pmParade starts 3pm Family Fireworks Party 5pm

Bandstand Giant Outdoor Led Rugby Screen

the Boathouse Coffee dock Ceili Breakfast

the martello Rob McGuinness Colm Lynch Rob McGuinness & guests Johnnie Ward Robbie Doyle & Hannah

the Porterhouse Caoibhe & Friends 10pm Taboo 10pm. Dubbed Out Eclectic 10.30pm

Bog of the Laughs 5pm DJ Rob Martin Eclectic 10pm

Naylor & Dave 10pm DJ Bressie Eclectic

old Bray inn St.Patrick’s Kick Off’ Karaoke Party 8pm

Rugby Match 5pm & Best of Irish Tunes

‘Is Feidir Liom’ Traditional Irish Band 6pm

Wrap up Party with DJ Ger Fitz 5pm

strand hotel The Singing Circle 9pm

the esplanade hotel Table Quiz in aid of Michael 8.30pm

holland’s Racing from Cheltenham

Racing from Cheltenham

Promotions 6pm & music Big love 9pm

Pig on Spit 1pm & later the Rugby Match

Free Glass of Bubbly for every Mum

royal hotel Johnny Cash TributeLive Musical

Entertainment 4-7pm & 9.30 til late

Dave Young Show & Live Entertainment 9.30pm4 course Lunch €20 per Adult & €9.95 per Child

harbour Bar Trad Music 10pm Trad Music 4pm

the Coach inn Is Feidir Linn 7pm

Goldsmiths Ste Ward & Fiachra 9.30pm

vevay inn Trad Music 7pm. Joe Petit 10pm

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Giant outdoor led ruGBy sCreenthe Bandstand l saturday 17th march from 2pmThe warm up game: Wales v France at 2pm and the big one that everyone’s been waiting for, Ireland v England!! The match not to be missed!!! Enjoy the match while relaxing on the seafront or from the local pubs while enjoying fine hospitality.

eCumeniCal BlessinG oF the shamroCkkylemore nursing home 1.00pm l st. Patrick’s day 17th march Join the Community Celebrations of St. Patrick’s historic re-telling of the Holy Trinity at an Ecumenical Blessing of the Shamrock.

Pre Parade PartyCivic Centre & hollands lounge, Bray main street l st. Patrick’s day 1pmCome along early to get the best viewing position and soak up the atmosphere. Live Traditional Music on stage and the annual ‘Pig on a Spit’ feast will be some of the street party highlights You are guaranteed to be entertained no matter where you are.

Festival Parade & mermaid street sPeCtaCular starts town hall l st. Patrick’s day 3pmBray is host to one of the largest parades on the east coast with over 1500 participants and up to 70 different groups. All groups will be at the ready to perform for all to see whether it is dancing, singing and marching all the way to the viewing stand (outside Jackie O’Driscoll’s). The one to watch out for is this year’s pageant ‘BRILLIANT’ the amazing display from Artastic and The Mermaid Arts Centre, which will dazzle and amaze you with bright and zany colours. The parade host FM 104’s Adrian Kennedy.

Festival Grand marshalThis year’s Grand Marshal is Emma Hannigan, winner of the Person of the Year award at the Bray Chamber Endeavour Awards. Emma has written several inspiring books. Her first three books are best sellers in Ireland, Designer Genes, Miss Conceived and Talk to the Head Scarf. Her most recent book is Pink Ladies Club. Emma is also hard at work championing awareness of cancer treatment and she also signed up to be an Ambassador for Bray.

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CARLISLE GROUNDS

PUTLAND ROAD

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NOVARA ROAD

QUINSBORO ROAD

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Parade routest. PatriCk’s day in Bray saturday 17th March

Colour Party and marCh Past62nd Reserve Infantry Battalion Reserve Armed Defence Forces

PartiCiPatinG GrouPs inCludeAplus Service CentreArdmore RoversArtastic- Street ThreatreBaton TwirlingBerry Dance AcademyBray Area PartnershipBray BrowniesBray Caring and Sharing Group

Bray EmmetsBray Fire ServiceBray Gospel ChoirBray Hockey ClubBray Lions ClubBray LadybirdsBray LakersBray ModernettesBray WheelersCharacters (3)Claire Dowling School of DancingCivil DefenceClaire Dowling School of DancingClassic American Motors

IrelandCounty Wicklow Lawn Tennis ClubDance Hall AcademyDublin Airport Fire and RescueEagle Martial ArtsFassaroe YC Junior Football club and AcademyFireeatersGreen School- St PatricksGreenstarIrish Girl GuidesJanice White School of Irish DanceJunior Musicals

Masters Temple – MassanMermaid Arts Centre with Junior MusicalsMusic TogetherOld Skool MotorcyclesPauline Fagan School of DancePhaze 3 School of DancePorter House VanSea Scouts 5th WicklowSouthside Chinese Residents Association – Chinese/Irish Cultural AcademyTallaght Festival BandWolf Tone Youth Club

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