Updates

Cliff Walk Update: Committee Membership, Process, and Progress

At recent Wicklow County Council and Bray Municipal District meetings, changes were agreed to expand the Cliff Walk Management Committee. I was elected to the committee in December, fully aware of the challenges and scrutiny involved. In January, when an additional community representative was proposed, I suggested considering expertise from Sport Ireland’s Trails Section to address a clear gap in recreation and technical knowledge. This proposal was not a criticism of any community group, but an effort to ensure the right expertise was at the table. Following a democratic vote, my proposal was agreed, despite significant criticism and a misleading account circulating publicly. The committee has now met for the first time and received a detailed engineering report outlining the significant challenges involved in reopening the Cliff Walk, particularly due to the protected status of Bray Head and the resulting planning and environmental requirements. All members share the same goal: reopening the Cliff Walk safely as soon as possible, and further updates are expected at the next meeting in the coming weeks.

Launch of the Wicklow Children and Young People’s Plan 2025–2027

The launch of the Wicklow Children and Young People’s Plan 2025–2027 brought together people and organisations working to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in Wicklow.

An integrated traffic/transport plan for Bray

Recent media coverage has questioned whether Bray councillors are doing enough to tackle traffic issues, but much of the real work is happening behind the scenes, to deliver a truly integrated transport solution for our town.

Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk Update

I recently attended an information session on the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk, where RPS presented their final assessment report. Here’s what I learned.

Heather Kinsella’s Joy at Signal Arts Centre

Heather Kinsella’s debut exhibition Joy at Signal Arts Centre lives up to its name, filling the gallery with vibrant colour

School Secretaries and Caretakers Begin Indefinite Strike for Fair Pensions

School secretaries and caretakers are the backbone of our education system, the people who keep schools running, support teachers, and make sure our children can learn.

Update on Bray Wanderers Changing Place Project

Progress continues to be made on the long-awaited Changing Place facility at Bray Wanderers.

Update on Herbert Road and N11/M11 Bus Priority Interim Scheme (BPIS)

Wicklow County Council has provided an important update regarding the future of Herbert Road and the ongoing N11/M11 Bus Priority Interim Scheme (BPIS).

Her Outdoors Week: Rowing with Bray Rowing Club

Herbert Road Updates

An update on the M11/N11 J4 to J14 Improvement Scheme as it moves into the design phase. What’s next, what’s being considered, and how it could affect traffic across Bray.

Update on the Neurorehabilitation Centre in Bray, Co. Wicklow

Find out here when it will open and what has delayed the service.

Leas Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council

For the first time ever, Wicklow County Council has an all-female leadership team. Here’s how it happened.

Bray Airshow Update!

Lockheed Martin will no longer sponsor Bray Airshow

Standing Up for Human Rights at Local Level: Why I’m Submitting a Suspension of Standing Orders on the Bray Air Show

Here's why I'm raising concerns about the Bray Air Show's sponsorship.

The Sanctuary

A Visit to the Sanctuary: Starting Something New for Young People with ADHD

Ending the Postcode Lottery: Wicklow to Introduce Fairer Rent Scheme

Wicklow County Council is finally set to unify its rent schemes—bringing fairness to Bray residents and ending the postcode lottery in social housing assessments.

Bray and Würzburg Students Close Exchange with Town Hall Debate

Students from Würzburg and St Kilian’s wrapped up their exchange in Bray with lively debates on key issues for young people across Europe.

Tidying up Bray Seafront

Bray seafront has been getting some much-needed attention, with the council carrying out clean-ups, repairs, and general maintenance.