Better Together: Bray Chamber and Retailers Align on Main Street Priorities

On Thursday, August 20, 2026, Bray Chamber Executive members were delighted to welcome representatives of the Bray Retailers Group, Liam McGarry and Wessel Badenhorst, to Chamber House.

They shared the findings from their recent Pop-Up Info Hub on Bray Main Street, providing valuable insights into the views and experiences of local businesses and the wider community.

The Chamber Executive itself represents a broad and diverse cross-section of Bray’s business community, including transport, Tourism, IT, Retail, Legal services, Estate agents, the Mermaid Arts Centre, Travel and more. This gives us a valuable and well-balanced perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing our town.

Many of the findings from the Pop-Up Hub aligned closely with issues the Chamber has identified through our own engagement with local businesses — including traffic, Main Street shopfronts, changing retail habits, public transport connections and the Luas.

Most importantly, the meeting highlighted a shared commitment to working together. By bringing the Chamber, retailers and the wider community together, we can ensure Bray’s voice is heard as our rapidly growing town continues to develop.

There is a lot to do, but working together gives us the best opportunity to help shape a vibrant and successful future for Bray.

Photograph of some of the Chamber Executive members in attendance.