Attended RPS’s session on the Bray–Greystones Cliff Walk. 30 slopes were assessed; 7 are immediate risk. North (Bray) needs netting & sprayed concrete. South (Greystones) faces coastal landslides—only safe option is reroute. Funding is the next big hurdle. 🌊🚶‍♀️

Attended the first-ever SportAbility Day at the National Indoor Arena. A brilliant showcase of inclusive sport with “come & try” sessions in taekwondo, hockey & rugby, plus demos from Vision Sport, Special Olympics, Paralympics Ireland & more. #InclusiveSport

Heather Kinsella’s first exhibition Joy is now on at the Signal Arts Centre. The title says it all! Her use of colour really does bring a lift. The show runs until 18th September. #SignalArtsCentre #HeatherKinsella #JoyExhibition #IrishArt

Met Catherine Connolly in Wicklow Town.  Reminded me why I’m backing her for President. She listens, unites, and speaks up for people, especially those affected by the mother & baby homes, without dividing. Ireland needs leadership that finds common ground, not fuels fear.

Had a great day at the Tinahely Show – highlights included the Pets Corner, amazing local quilts, baking & crafts, trade stands, and the “Dog You’d Most Like to Take Home” (we guessed a rosette winner – a lovely labrador!). Great mix of community, fun & creativity.

Great to welcome members of the Dublin Historical Society (Dublin, CA) to Bray this week. A meaningful evening in Bray Town Hall with the Bray Cualann Historical Society, exploring shared history and building new connections. #Bray #DublinCA #HistoryExchange

Your voice can be heard. Solidarity with Palestine 🇵🇸

Today is International Level Crossing Safety Awareness Day. Info sessions are happening across Ireland to remind us all to act safely. 30 people fined so far this year. Damage can cost up to €200k. Full post: www.carolinewinstanley.ie/updates/inte...

Visited The Sanctuary in Smithfield. A peaceful spot in the heart of Dublin. We're launching a pilot with ADHD Ireland + DFI to adapt the Warrior Programme for 10–14 y/o with ADHD. Excited to be part of it. More here: www.carolinewinstanley.ie/updates/oqqx...

Joined the Social Democrats demo by Rory Hearne. Avg rent in Ireland is now €2,000/month and govt wants to scrap rent caps? Total disaster. We need real action on housing. #HousingCrisis #RentCapsNow

Celebrating 10 years of marriage equality in Ireland. To read more, go to www.carolinewinstanley.ie/updates/10-y...

Unifying the rent scheme-Bray residents will be assessed under the same rules as the rest of the county. Carer’s Allowance, DCA, and child maintenance will no longer count as income.

What great weather for canvassing 🌞 . Thanks to Thomas for joining me. The hot topic🔥 was the proposed Herbert Road Closure. It's great to reconnect with constituents.

Busy day at the Dáil: pushing for more multi-denominational schools 🏫 and better domestic abuse prevention 🚫💜. Also met with colleagues to plan upcoming committee work 🤝. Read more: carolinewinstanley.ie/updates/day-at-the-dail #Education #DomesticAbusePrevention #SocialDemocrats

Thanks to Mermaid & Bray Jazz Festival for the invite! 🎶 Francesco Turrisi Trio + Verneri Pohjola Quartet blew my mind — wild, unpredictable experimental jazz. At times it felt like an alien abduction 👽, with a drummer solo described as an adhder partying in the attic! 🥁 #BrayJazzFestival

Some therapeutic weeding at the Rewild Wicklow nursery. Growing native trees to be replanted back into local national parks.

Students from Würzburg + St Kilian’s wrapped up their Bray exchange with debates at Town Hall, tackling big issues like war + youth concerns across Europe. Great energy + connections built! Big shoutout to Maurice for chairing! 🌍👏 #YouthExchange #Bray #Würzburg

🚨 April Newsletter is Out Now! 🚨 Head over to 👉 www.carolinewinstanley.ie to read this month’s update as well as previous updates. April's newsletter: https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1292732/emails/153186174808098363

✨ Delighted to see my survey on derelict and vacant properties featured in the Bray People! 🏚️ 🗣️ Want to learn more or get involved? visit my website: 🔗 carolinewinstanley.ie/updates/the-hidden-problem-of-derelict-properties-in-wicklow-and-how-you-can-help

Bray Seafront just got a refresh! After raising concerns about litter, broken glass, overgrown plants, and faded yellow boxes, I'm thrilled to see improvements: Thanks to Stephen Fox & the council’s ground staff!​ For more info:

Had a brilliant time at the Sugarloaf Sessions at the Harbour Bar this weekend. 🎶 Great energy, amazing tutors, and a new way for adult learners to build trad skills. Big thanks to everyone involved! #SugarloafSessions #TradMusic #Bray

New blog post! https://www.carolinewinstanley.ie/updates/the-hidden-problem-of-derelict-properties-in-wicklow-and-how-you-can-help

Great day at the Comhairle na nÓg Showcase with 400 young people sharing the work they’ve done to influence real change. See blog post: www.carolinewinstanley.ie/updates/comh... Youth voices are being heard. 👏 #Comhairle2025 #YouthVoice #WicklowComhairle

I joined Community Gardaí, council staff & local groups for Bray’s first official rough sleepers count.  For more information check my website: https://www.carolinewinstanley.ie/updates/brays-first-rough-sleepers-count #BrayCommunity #HomelessSupport

Spoke on the Declan Meehan Show (East Coast FM) about the Herbert Road junction closure. I support better public transport—but closing this junction will just shift congestion elsewhere. Ignoring public feedback isn’t consultation.

I was part of the advisory group behind DFI’s new Self Advocacy Toolkit—launched this week! 🙌 🎥 Hear more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FphYVgMNyN4 and read my full blog post at:

March newsletter has just dropped🫳 You can read here: https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1292732/emails/150749005558580987 If you would like the monthly newsletter straight to your inbox 📥.  You can subscribe here: https://www.carolinewinstanley.ie/newsletter

Just published a new blog post breaking down the latest on the M11/N11 Bus Priority Interim Scheme 📲 Read the full post now! [https://www.carolinewinstanley.ie/updates/m11n11-bus-corridor-update-fate-of-the-herbert-road-junction]  #DublinTransport #BusPriority #M11N11 #HerbertRoad #CommuterUpdates

Autism looks different for everyone. Let's challenge misconceptions, listen to people with lived experience, and create spaces where everyone feels valued.

Read my new blog post on the proposed changes to the pathway for autism assessments in Ireland.  This is not what best practice looks like! https://www.carolinewinstanley.ie/updates/changes-ahead-the-future-of-autism-assessments-in-ireland

This time last year, I did not imagine that I would be sitting on the judging trailer for the Bray St. Patrick's Day parade.  My daughter was walking in the parade with the 5th Wicklow Scouts and it was a special moment to see her in the parade.  Some of my favourites were Studio X and ICEC.

I've just signed this petition calling on the Irish government to protect the Triple Lock and Irish neutrality. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/pr...

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Nice option for a family day out.

Would recommend visiting "The Cinematic Thread: From screen to craft" exhibition at Powerscourt. The event is running from the 15/2 to 03/03. It was amazing to see how some truly talented local craft practitioners interpreted film costumes in their own unique style of craft.

Yesterday was our full wicklow council meeting. I have written about my experiences of voting on amendments to the Wicklow Local Area Plan and having a minority vote. If you would like to read more, visit www.carolinewinstanley.ie/updates You can also subscribe to a monthly newsletter.

WEBSITE LAUNCH! I want to provide greater transparency on how I am representing my community as elected representative for Bray West. Catch up with updates on my council work and, for extra convenience, subscribe to my monthly newsletter. www.carolinewinstanley.ie

Thank you, Ireland China Education Centre, for inviting me to their Chinese New Year celebrations. We were treated to food, poetry, song, and music. Bray has a large Chinese community, and we were delighted to be included in this special celebration. To learn mandarin contact icecbray.gmail.com

This week in Policy in Focus, we outline the findings from consultations with children and young people that helped shape the Traveller and Roma Education Strategy, recently published by the Department of Education. 🔎

*📢 Childminding Development Grant – Apply Now!* Childminders can now apply for grants of up to *€1,000* to improve quality and safety in their service or invest in IT equipment. 🔗 More info & how to apply; gov.ie/childminding

I attended the Disability Federation of Ireland research launch. This was about how local authorities can implement the UNCRPD. Councillors can get a bad rep, but I am a disability activist at heart and will continue to make sure that disabled people have a seat at the table.

m.independent.ie/regionals/du... My views on the removal of the 84 and 84a buses in Irish Independent.

Tomorrow, I make my Seanad votes. My 13 year old son enjoyed researching candidates with me. There were some obvious candidates to support. Generally, there was a lack of variety, diversity, and representation. Many of the candidates could not even be bothered to try and speak to me.

This is such a step backwards. FG and FF women have been let down by their parties.