In partnership with
You know the problem. Now build the fix.
You've spent years close to a broken industry or process. You know exactly what would fix it. But you’ve never had the time or resources to make it happen.
With Lovable, your expertise is all you need. Describe the solution to your problem — a website, a dashboard, an internal tool — and get professional-grade software back. You make every call on how it works, because you're the one who knows what it needs to do.
Start today and take $5 off your first month.
Discount of $5 applies to first month of any paid plan. You need to sign up via this webpage in order to claim the discount. The discount applies to new and returning users without an active paid plan. Terms apply.
ISSUE #011 | TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2026
☕ Morning, Bray! Tesco has put plans for a bigger Vevay Road store on the table, while 91 homes nearby have conditional approval. There’s Gatsby at Mermaid, comedy and live music to plan around, plus two handy food stops and a chance to get your hands in a community garden.
In Today's Craic…
🌤️ Bray's Weather Today
📰 The Local Lowdown
Food & Drink Around Bray
📅 What's On Around Bray
✨ Meet the Locals
🐻 A story worth sharing
✨ One More Thing
🤣 Meme of the Day
🌤️ Bray's Weather Today
Tuesday looks set for cloud and sunny spells, with highs of 10–13°C and a light southeasterly breeze. The brighter spells should arrive later in the day. Check the latest forecast before you head out.
📰 The Local Lowdown
A major Tesco rebuild proposal lands on Vevay Road
Tesco Ireland has applied to replace its Vevay Road shopping centre with a larger, two-storey scheme. The plans show 8,698 sq m of floorspace, compared with about 5,332 sq m now, with a main shop, café, two service units and a hot-food takeaway. They also include 281 car spaces, 50 bike spaces, rooftop solar, a moved pedestrian crossing and traffic lights at the car-park entrance. The council received the application on 28 October. There’s no decision or construction timetable yet, but you can follow the planning brief here.
Conditional approval for 91 homes near Vevay Road
Wicklow County Council has conditionally approved 91 homes at Vevay Road, Church Road and Churchlands Road: 42 apartments, 28 duplexes and 21 houses, with public open space and a play area. The decision is open to appeal until 17 November 2026.
Food & Drink Around Bray
Two different jobs: an easy breakfast and a no-fuss dinner. Prices and Tuesday hours are from the businesses’ current menus.
Breakfast at SEV7EN: yoghurt and granola · €7.50
SEV7EN’s yoghurt comes with organic granola, fresh fruit and honey; a dairy-free option is 40c extra. Breakfast is served until 11am, though the café stays open until 3.30pm. Find it at 7 Albert Terrace. Menu and details →
Dinner at Lam’s: Happy Deal B · €14.90
Lam’s Happy Deal B gives you chicken balls, fried rice, chips, curry sauce and a drink for €14.90. It’s at 81 Main Street, with Tuesday pick-up listed from 4pm to 11.45pm. Browse the menu and order →
📅 What's On Around Bray
Tuesday 3 November · 7.30pm · The Great Gatsby
Square One Theatre Group brings The Great Gatsby to Mermaid this week, with a performance tonight and shows through Saturday 7 November. Tickets are €23 full price and €21 concession. Book with Mermaid →
Tuesday 3 November · 8pm · Bray Arts meet-up
Bray Arts meets upstairs at the Martello Hotel tonight. It’s open to people who make art and anyone who enjoys it; check the group’s page for admission details before heading over. Event details →
Wednesday 4 November · 7.30pm · Eric Lalor and guests
Bray comedian Dane Frisby joins Eric Lalor, with Keego hosting, at The Palm Comedy Club. Tickets and details →
Wednesday 4 November · 9.30pm · Bluegrass at the Harbour Bar
The midweek bluegrass session starts at 9.30pm. Check the music listings →
Thursday 5 November · doors 8pm · The Jam: Circle Session
Songs, poems, comedy and other work are welcome at Signal Arts Centre’s circle session. It’s 18+, costs €5 and needs to be booked; things get going at 8.15pm. Book a place →
Friday 6 and Saturday 7 November · 9.30pm · Trad at the Harbour Bar
There’s traditional music on both nights. Check the music listings →
Saturday 7 November · 11am · Family storytelling
YARN Storytelling Festival runs 7–15 November. Galway storyteller and author Órla Mc Govern is at Ballywaltrim Library for a family session on Saturday. Details from Mermaid →
Saturday 21 November · 11am–5pm · Regeneration Project Showcase
Common Ground Bray is hosting a coastal walk, project presentations, networking and a climate-hackathon briefing. It’s free, but you’ll need an invitation; request one through the booking page. Details and invitation request →
✨ Meet the Locals
Bray Arts has been part of the town’s creative life since 1996. It brings local artists and audiences together across music, writing, poetry, dance and visual art, and has been behind projects including Bray Summer Festival, Bloomsday in Bray and music workshops. Three decades on, it’s still making room for people to make things and share them.
A Story Worth Sharing
Tyapa caged in Dagestan
FREED: A five-year journey brings two bears to Donegal
After five years of setbacks, brown bears Bu and Tyapa have arrived at Wild Ireland in Donegal. They were being kept in unsuitable conditions in Dagestan, Russia. War, sanctions and flight disruption repeatedly delayed the rescue; more than 100 people eventually helped get them to Ireland. Both bears have gained weight, and their kidney function has returned to normal. They’re still adjusting to open spaces and water, though, and can retreat to smaller houses when they need to feel safe. It took a long time to get them here, but they’re finally somewhere safe. Read the rescue story →
💛 One More Thing…
Common Ground Bray has a Wednesday morning drop-in from 9.30am to 1.30pm at Beverly Studios on Church Terrace. It’s a chance to see what’s happening locally; check the calendar before you go, as some sessions need booking.
Want to help out in a community garden?
Edible Bray welcomes everyone to its weekly gardening sessions; no experience is needed.
• Today, meet at Sarah’s Garden, outside Common Ground, from 12–2pm.
• The rota continues Wednesday at Windgates allotment (12–2pm),
• Thursday at Mermaid Theatre (1–2pm)
• Friday at Albert’s Walk (12–2pm)
• Saturday at Windgates (12–2pm).
Sessions pause after rain to protect the soil.
Check the rota for updates or contact John on 087 457 6225 or [email protected]. · View the weekly rota →
Reminder: Roadworks on the 21 Bends
Heading through Enniskerry? Night resurfacing on the R117 21 Bends starts Tuesday 3 November and is due to run for two weeks, 7pm–7am nightly. Drainage work is also planned during the day on Tuesday and Wednesday. Stop/go traffic management will be in place, so leave extra time if you use that route. Wicklow County Council says signs are already up along the road. Check the council’s roadworks notice →
Meme of the Day
💬 How was today's Craic?
How was today's Craic?
💙 Got Some Craic to Share?
We'd love to hear about it! Just reply to this email and tell us what's happening. Your tip could feature in an upcoming edition of What's the Craic, Bray?