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ISSUE #007 | FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER 2026
Morning, Bray. Three dinner picks, a seafront aquarium escape and family plans for the last day of mid-term. We’ve also got help with small jobs at home, more ways to use your library card and everyday learning you can try from the sofa. Plus theatre, craft and a comedy night to book ahead.
In Today’s Craic
🌤️ Bray’s Weather Today
🍽️ Food & Drink Around Bray — three dinner picks with prices
🗓️ Today’s Bray Guide — today’s reminders, Marine Life, Saturday’s nearby outing and book-ahead comedy
✨Craic for the Kids — final garden day and family swim
Useful Locally — home help, library services and everyday learning
😂Meme of the Day
🌤️ Bray’s Weather Today
Friday looks largely dry, with temperatures around 12–15°C. A useful window for an outdoor plan; bring a layer if you are staying out into the evening.
🍽️ Food & Drink Around Bray
Sev7en: a sharing platter for two, €38
Fancy sharing dinner rather than negotiating over who ordered best? Sev7en’s large mixed platter is €38 for two, with cured meat, cheese, nuts, fruit, honey, olives, wafers and bread. Its Friday wine night runs 4–8pm at No.7 Albert Terrace.
The €38 is for the platter; drinks are separate. See the menu and make your evening plan.
Pink Salt: three-course value menu, €30.95
An early dinner with the price clear before you sit down: Pink Salt, 73 Main Street, serves its Friday value menu from 5–6.30pm for €30.95. Choose a starter and main, with rice or plain naan alongside the main.
Finish with a choice of tea, coffee or ice cream. A useful dinner window before the rest of the evening begins.
Daata: black dhaal with rice or naan, €17.50
For a takeaway that is not another pizza decision, Daata’s House Black Dhaal is €17.50, with a choice of pilau rice or plain naan included. The slow-soaked lentil and kidney-bean dish is on its Bray takeaway menu.
Order for collection or delivery from 4–10pm on Friday. Find Daata at 7 Strand Road; any delivery charge is separate from the menu price.
🗓️ Today’s Bray Guide
Today, 11am · Teddy On The Broomstick · €12
A quick reminder for younger theatre-goers: Teddy On The Broomstick is at Mermaid Arts Centre at 11am today. Tickets are €12; check availability and book.
Today, 2pm · The Princess & The Goblin · €12
The afternoon family-theatre option is The Princess & The Goblin at Mermaid Arts Centre, 2pm today. Tickets are €12; check availability and book.
Tonight, 7–9pm · Wicklow Craft Foundation Showcase
The Wicklow Craft Foundation Showcase has its opening reception at Signal Arts Centre, 1a Albert Avenue, tonight from 7–9pm. A craft-focused evening option.
An underwater mid-term escape at Marine Life Bray
Spot sharks, rays and clownfish at Bray’s seafront aquarium—a handy indoor option for mid-term.
Open daily, 10am–6pm; last entry 5.15pm. Adults €16.50, children aged 2–12 €11.50, or €49.50 for two adults and two children. Book at least an hour ahead to guarantee a slot. (The reptile area is temporarily closed.)
Optional nearby outing · Saturday 31 October · Wonder of Trees at Powerscourt
Hear experts including Éanna Ní Lamhna and Tony Kirkham discuss planting and protecting trees at Powerscourt, Enniskerry.
Saturday 31 October · 2–3.30pm · €18, including full-day garden admission. A €25 option adds a guided walk from 4–5pm, subject to availability. Book ahead.
Book ahead · Wednesday 4 November · Eric Lalor at The Palm
Eric Lalor heads to The Palm Comedy Club, with Bray comedian Dane Frisby and host Keego. The show runs 7.30–10.30pm at The Palm on Strand Road, with tickets from €13.85. A midweek night out on the seafront without the trek into Dublin. Check availability and book.
✨ Craic for the Kids
A final garden day before the gates close for the season
Today is the final scheduled opening day of Killruddery’s gardens for 2026. They are open 9.30am–5pm, with last entry at 4pm. If an autumn wander has been sitting on your “we should do that” list, this is the day to make it happen.
Book garden admission before going. Dogs are not allowed in the Formal Gardens, so this one is a family outing rather than a dog walk. The Farm Shop & Café is open 9am–5pm if you want to fit in a food stop.
A family swim at Southern Cross, €18.50
Need an indoor plan with a clear price? Shoreline Leisure Bray’s family admission is €18.50 for two adults and two children. Friday’s mid-term timetable has open-swim sessions starting hourly from 9am to 2pm; each swim lasts 50 minutes.
Find the centre on Southern Cross Road. Check the current timetable before leaving or call 01 276 5660; sessions have a capacity limit.
📍 Useful Locally
Small jobs at home: CARA’s help for older and vulnerable residents
CARA helps older and vulnerable residents in Bray and North Wicklow with small home and garden jobs, from changing bulbs and fitting smoke alarms to hedge cutting and minor repairs.
Run by Bray and North Wicklow Area Partnership, the service has no labour charge—you pay only for materials. A staff member visits first to assess the job; staff are Garda vetted and carry ID.
Call 01 286 6080 and ask for CARA, or email [email protected]. Explain what needs doing and where you live.
Your library card does more than borrow books
A free Wicklow library card gives you access to eBooks, digital magazines, newspapers and online learning, alongside borrowing up to 12 items for three weeks.
Join with photo ID and proof of address, or apply online and collect your card at a branch.
Call 01 286 2600 or email [email protected] for help joining or checking facilities. Bray Library, Eglinton Road · Friday, 10am–5pm
Preparing for a first visit? The branch’s illustrated guides, Grace’s Story and Liam’s Story, explain what to expect—a useful resource for neurodivergent visitors and families.
Everyday phone, reading and number skills — start at home
Want more confidence with your phone, English or everyday maths? Bray & Wicklow Adult Learning Centres’ learning-at-home website has tutor videos, quizzes and practical exercises to try at your own pace.
Learn to find bus times, add phone contacts or crop a photo. There is also help with computer basics, spelling, conversation and practical maths, such as comparing prices and measuring for carpet.
Prefer learning in a class? Email [email protected] to ask about current Bray courses and how to join.
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