Things Are Looking Up

Things are looking up on Bray promenade, especially now that the summer season has begun and the traffic on the prom has increased accordingly, well, weather permitting!

The Slow Food Movement

It's lunchtime at the seaside, so it must be fish and chips and what better place to indulge than the seafront at Bray, County Wicklow, as this line of hungry punters slowly wend their way to gastronomic nirvana!

Contrasts

Pictured on the seafront at Bray, Co Wicklow, in the foreground two crows scavenge for food among the pebbles while, on the shoreline, a girl happily poses for photos.

Nice Doggie!

Walking along the promenade in Bray, Co Wicklow I wasn't sure this fellow quite liked me taking his picture and so I didn't stop to ask his name - nice doggie!

Low Tide

Low tide in the little harbour at Bray, County Wicklow and all boats are sitting on their keels.

The Kiosks Are Open

Ah yes, it must be summer, well almost - it's a beautiful sunny Sunday, the kiosks on Bray Seafront have reopened for the season and are resplendent in their usual riot of colour!  So, off with the shirt, purchase ice-cream and chill out.

St Patrick's Day X

The 10th straight day at the Bray St Patrick's Day Parade and maybe this is a good time to bring it to a conclusion.  So without further ado I give you the Fire Performers to take us out in a blaze of glory!

St Patrick's Day IX

Getting near the end of Bray St Patrick's Day Parade with Bray Wheelers cycling club.

St Patrick's Day VIII

 

Slightly smoky today at Bray St Patrick's Day Parade as the bikers hit town.

St Patrick's Day VII

Day 7 and our view of the Bray St Patrick's Day Parade continues with the boys, girls and dog of the Bray Beaver Scouts as they amble past the review stand.

St Patrick's Day VI

Still in Bray, Co Wicklow for yet more photos from the St Patrick's Day Parade and today it's the girls from the Pauline Fegan School of Irish Dancing and their amazing wigs!

St Patrick's Day V

Today we continue our review of the Parade in Bray, Co Wicklow and, this time, the focus is on the children of the Chinese Irish Cultural Academy.

St Patrick's Day IV

We continue our review of the St Patrick's Day Parade in Bray, Co Wicklow with this look at the Rochdale Boomerang Marching Band.

St Patrick's Day III

We're still under the reviewing stand at the St Patrick's Day Parade in Bray, Co Wicklow, and it's time for some fun from the guys and girls from the Mermaid Arts Centre.

St Patrick's Day II

The St Patrick's Day Parade in Bray, Co Wicklow got under way and was led by the heavy hitters of the Army Reserve, the Civil Defence Force and the Fire Service.

St Patrick's Day 1

So here we are at the St Patrick's Day Parade in Bray, Co Wicklow and to start off today's proceedings let's look at a few traditional expressions.

St Patrick's Day

Today it's St Patrick's Day and the St Patrick's Festival takes place all week here in Bray, Co Wicklow. Ireland's biggest funfair is in place on the promenade, so all that's left to do is to wait for the Parade to begin later today and, of course, we will have some photos for you tomorrow.

Clancy's Bar

 We're in Bray, Co Wicklow today to continue our occasional series of attractive/unusual bars in Wicklow.  This is Clancy's traditional bar, a quiet refuge in the middle of town!

Keep Out!

Keep Out - And This Means You!

Swan Harbour

It's a dull Sunday morning in Bray Harbour but, for me, the real reason to come here is the resident colony of swans who always present a photo opportunity.