Bray

Bray was a popular destination from the 1860s onwards, but it failed to secure the capital to develop major attractions, leading to its decline in the early 1900s.

Bray's promenade and south beach are to a Blue Flag standard, while the north beach has been affected by erosion and toxic chemicals.

Bray was named the 'cleanest town in Ireland' in the 2009 Irish Business Against Litter survey.

Bray is home to Ireland's oldest film studios, Ardmore Studios, established in 1958.

Katie Taylor, a world, European, and Olympic boxing gold medalist, is a notable resident of Bray.