ST. PATRICK'S FESTIVAL & EVENTS IN BRAY!

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Killruddery Film Festival

Killruddery House, Bray
Thursday 11th March – Sunday 14th March

This year’s theme is “Celebrating lost, overlooked and forgotten cinema”. There will be a selection of rarely seen classics from the silent period. In addition to the film events there will be several talks and illustrated lectures by special guests. There will be also be a number of site-specific film screenings which are being co-ordinated by Mermaid Arts Centre. Historian Kevin Brownlow will be making a few special appearances which are sure to make this an unmissable event. Details can be found on www.killrudderyarts.com

Treasure Hunt (The Ambassadors Quiz)

Bray Town
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th and Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st of March

Are you a clever clogs? Test yourself and your family by taking part in our Windows on the World Treasure Hunt competition, just how much do you know about other countries? If you fancy a challenge then try your hand at this. The Treasure Hunt will take place throughout Bray Town and Seafront. Please click here to download an application form.

Céilí Mór (Weather permitting)

Bandstand, Bray Seafront
14th March 4-6pm, 21st March 4-6pm

Once again we have the pleasure of welcoming back the very talented Bray Comhaltas. These loyal performers of the St. Patrick’s Festival will no doubt perform yet another show stopping traditional Irish music set on Bray’s Bandstand. So make sure you stay around after the parade for what’s sure to be a memorable afternoon.

Boathouse Céilí Breakfast (Weather permitting)

Southbeach Car park
Sunday 14th and Sunday 21st March 11am

Back by popular demand! Calling all local children, come join Bray’s Comhaltas outside The Boathouse Coffee Dock on the Promenade where a member of Comhaltas will give your children a crash course in Irish Dancing, afterwards each child will be treated to a light breakfast roll and some juice, compliments of The Boathouse Coffee Dock.

St Patricks Festival Quiz

St. Patrick’s Festival Quiz
Martello, Bray Seafront, 15th March 7.45pm

Brush up on your knowledge of Bray! Bray and District Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Bray Cancer Support Centre are holding a fun Quiz Night in the Martello. Questions will be based on our beloved Bray, you’ve been warned so be sure to do your homework beforehand. Table of 4 €40.

Comhaltas St. Patrick’s Eve Concert

Mermaid Arts Centre
16th March 8pm

For the first time ever Comhaltas will perform in the Mermaid Arts Centre. Over 60 musicians and dancers will treat us to a special trad Irish music set. Special guests “The Garden County Céilí Band” will also get your feet tapping on this fantastic traditional evening.

The Funfair Mile

Bray Seafront
Opening Hours: 12pm – 10pm
Dates: 13th – 21st March

Patron’s day is on Saturday the 13th of March where all rides will be half price to celebrate the opening of the Funfair.

We once again welcome back Bird’s Euroshow Funfair, the largest funfair in the country. All your favourite rides will cover Bray’s mile long seafront. This year it boasts 20 rides and welcomes 4 new additions that are sure to give you the thrill of your life. Rides include the dreaded Ghost Train, the dizzy Waltzer, the colourful Carousel and of course Bounce World for the children so there should be something for all of the family.

Windows on the World

Shopfronts, Bray Main Shopping Streets
12th March – 19th March

This year’s Bray Lion Club festival project has captured the imagination of all the local primary schools and pupils. Ambassadors from 17 different countries have visited the town and overseen their country’s projects being put together in the schools over the past weeks. These projects are new being displayed in windows of shops in Bray, creating a collage of worldwide colour and education. Participating countries include England, Australia, South Africa, Lituahania, Poland, India, Belgium, Hungary, Denmark, Czech Republic, Estonia, Netherlands, The Philippines, Switzerland, Canada, China and America and the winners will be announced on Monday the 15th of March.

St. Patrick’s Day Events

Ecumenical Blessing of the Shamrock
Kylemore Nursing Home, Meath Road, Bray
St. Patrick’s Day: 1.30pm

The community will celebrate the feast of St. Patrick with an Ecumenical Blessing of the Shamrock, a tribute to St. Patrick and his understanding of the Holy Trinity.

Viewing Stand, Bray Seafront
St. Patrick’s Day

FM 104’s Adrian Kennedy and Spin 103.8’s Lauren Kelly will be joining us for the second year running on our viewing stand (outside SeaLife on the Seafront) to make sure you get all the info you need on each of our parade participants.

Festival Grand Marshal
St. Patrick’s Day

Bray’s St. Patrick’s Day Grand Marshal is being left to the public to decide. For the first time ever, the people of Bray were asked to vote for who they think deserves to be honoured in this year’s parade. Look out for your Grand Marshal leading the parade on St. Patrick’s Day. We will also have a very special guest leading our parade this year, The Leinster rugby teams mascot “Leo the Lion” will pay Bray a visit and will be parading Leinster’s most prized possession, The Heineken Cup!

Pre Parade Party
Civic Centre, Bray Main Street
St. Patrick's Day: 1pm

Get your viewing position early and soak up the atmosphere – Our stage will host plenty of entertainment broadcast all over the parade route. Live traditional music, Irish rockDJ, and East Coast FM parade MC will create a festival spirit and why not sample our delicious suckling pig on a spit! Sponsored by Finnbees Coffee shop and Hollands Fine Wines.

The Festival Parade & Mermaid Street Spectacular
Town Hall
St Patrick's Day: 3pm

Bray Town Council are the proud sponsors of this years parade which starts from the Town Hall at 3pm. Highlights this year include The Tallaght Festival Band, Southside Chinese Residents Association and Firepoise the amazing fi re eaters. This years parade will also include the amazing Mermaid Street Spectacular in conjunction with Artastic - The theme ‘Age of Aquarius’ places the colourful pageant in the adventurous sixties where flower power combines with fashion. “Go with the flow” is the motto. Proudly sponsored by Mermaid Arts and Sheevawn Musical Group.

Ceoil Tursa Chearta
Bandstand, Bray Seafront
St. Patrick’s Day: 4pm – 6pm

Why not round off St. Patrick’s Day by staying around the Bandstand to enjoy the musical wonders of Ceoil Tursa Chearta, this four piece traditional Irish music band are sure to get you on your feet at this unmissable event.