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Bray is situated exclusively within County Wicklow, bordering County Dublin to the north.
Answer: False
The provided information indicates that parts of Bray's northern outskirts extend into County Dublin, therefore it is not situated exclusively within County Wicklow.
Bray experiences a continental climate characterized by very cold winters and hot summers.
Answer: False
Bray is characterized by a temperate oceanic climate, featuring mild temperatures with few extremes, rather than the continental climate with very cold winters and hot summers described.
The average maximum sea temperature in Bray during July approximates 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
Answer: False
The average maximum sea temperature in Bray during July is approximately 18 degrees Celsius (64 degrees Fahrenheit), not 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
What type of climate does Bray generally experience?
Answer: Temperate Oceanic
Bray generally experiences a temperate oceanic climate.
According to the 2022 census data, Bray was ranked as the ninth most populous urban area within the Republic of Ireland.
Answer: False
The 2022 census data indicates that Bray had a population of 33,512, positioning it as the tenth most populous urban area in the Republic of Ireland, not the ninth.
Bray's initial development during the 19th century was driven by its strategic importance as a medieval border town.
Answer: False
Bray's 19th-century development was primarily driven by its establishment as a planned resort town, facilitated by railway expansion. Its medieval strategic importance as a border town of the English Pale was a separate historical characteristic.
During the medieval period, Bray was situated within the core territory directly governed by the English crown from Dublin Castle.
Answer: False
During the medieval period, Bray was located on the southern border of the English Pale, not within its core territory. While this border area was governed by the English crown from Dublin Castle, it represented the edge of direct control.
Bray is divided into three local electoral areas within the structure of Wicklow County Council.
Answer: False
Bray is divided into two local electoral areas, Bray East and Bray West, within Wicklow County Council, not three.
The Bray Town Commissioners were established in the early 20th century.
Answer: False
The Bray Town Commissioners were established by a local act in 1866, which predates the early 20th century.
The Local Government Reform Act of 2014 resulted in the dissolution of Bray's town council.
Answer: True
The Local Government Reform Act enacted in 2014 indeed led to the abolition of the Bray town council, with its functions subsequently transferred to Wicklow County Council and the new municipal district council.
A gazetteer from 1846 described Bray as a summer resort primarily catering to the working class.
Answer: False
The 1846 gazetteer described Bray as a favored summer resort for Dublin's wealthier citizens and gentry, not primarily for the working class.
There are fewer than ten primary schools located within the Bray area.
Answer: False
The Bray area contains approximately 13 primary schools, which is more than ten.
The Lewis Topographical Dictionary of Ireland mentions Bray in an edition from the early 19th century.
Answer: False
The Lewis Topographical Dictionary of Ireland mentions Bray, but the relevant edition is from 1837, which is considered mid-19th century, not early 19th century.
What is Bray's approximate population according to the 2022 census data?
Answer: Exactly 33,512
According to the 2022 census data, Bray's population was recorded as exactly 33,512.
What legislative act was responsible for the abolition of the Bray town council?
Answer: The Local Government Reform Act 2014
The Local Government Reform Act of 2014 resulted in the abolition of the Bray town council.
How was Bray characterized in the 1846 Parliamentary gazetteer concerning its visitors?
Answer: A favorite summer resort for Dublin's wealthier citizens and gentry.
The 1846 Parliamentary gazetteer described Bray as a favored summer resort for Dublin's wealthier citizens and gentry.
What was the primary purpose behind Bray's development during the 19th century?
Answer: To function as a planned resort town.
Bray's original development in the 19th century was focused on establishing it as a planned resort town.
During the medieval period, Bray's location positioned it on the periphery of which territory?
Answer: The English Pale
During the medieval period, Bray was situated on the southern border of the English Pale.
How many local electoral areas represent Bray within the jurisdiction of Wicklow County Council?
Answer: Two
Bray is represented by two local electoral areas within Wicklow County Council: Bray East and Bray West.
Richard Barter designed the Victorian Turkish baths in Bray, which remain standing today.
Answer: False
While Richard Barter did design the Victorian Turkish baths in Bray, which opened in 1859, these structures were subsequently demolished in 1980 and therefore do not stand today.
Bray's railway station is named in honor of a prominent figure associated with the Easter Rising.
Answer: True
Bray's railway station is indeed named after Edward Daly, who was an executed leader during the 1916 Easter Rising.
Bray was recognized as the cleanest town in Ireland in a 2010 survey conducted by the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL).
Answer: True
In January 2010, Bray was indeed named the 'cleanest town in Ireland' based on the 2009 Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) survey.
The Cliff Walk connecting Bray to Greystones is approximately 4.5 miles in length.
Answer: True
The Cliff Walk extending from Bray Head to Greystones is approximately seven kilometers, which equates to roughly 4.5 miles.
Killruddery House, a historic mansion situated near Bray, is accessible to visitors on a year-round basis.
Answer: False
Killruddery House, a historic Elizabethan-revival mansion near Bray, is open to the public only during the summer months, not year-round.
The Bray Jazz Festival is held annually during the autumn season.
Answer: False
The Bray Jazz Festival is an annual event that takes place on the May bank holiday weekend, which falls in the spring, not during the autumn season.
Ardmore Studios, established in 1958, holds the distinction of being Ireland's oldest film studio.
Answer: True
Ardmore Studios, founded in 1958, is indeed recognized as Ireland's oldest film studio.
Both James Joyce and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle resided in Bray.
Answer: True
The provided information confirms that both James Joyce and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle are listed among the authors who resided in Bray.
Bray Wanderers is a rugby union club that competes in the All-Ireland League.
Answer: False
Bray Wanderers is a football (soccer) club that plays in the League of Ireland, not a rugby union club participating in the All-Ireland League.
The Bray Emmets GAA club is recognized for hosting the annual All-Ireland Kick Fada Championship.
Answer: True
The Bray Emmets GAA club is indeed known for hosting the annual All-Ireland Kick Fada Championship.
Olympic boxing champion Katie Taylor held her homecoming celebration in Bray during August 2012.
Answer: True
Olympic boxing champion Katie Taylor's homecoming celebration, following her achievements, took place in Bray in August 2012.
Oscar Wilde's parents constructed properties in Bray that now constitute a portion of the Grand Hotel.
Answer: False
Oscar Wilde's parents built properties in Bray in 1863; however, one of these is now known as the Strand Hotel, not the Grand Hotel.
The greyhound racing track in Bray operated for a period exceeding one decade, concluding its operations in 1965.
Answer: False
The greyhound racing track in Bray operated for a relatively short period, from 1949 to 1955, which is less than a decade.
The International Hotel, constructed in Bray in 1862, was demolished due to structural issues in the late 20th century.
Answer: False
The International Hotel in Bray, built in 1862, was destroyed by a fire in 1974, not demolished due to structural issues in the late 20th century.
The Bray Air Display is an annual event conducted over the town's beach.
Answer: True
The Bray Air Display is an annual event that takes place over the town's beach.
The concrete cross situated at the summit of Bray Head was erected in the mid-20th century.
Answer: True
The concrete cross at the summit of Bray Head was erected in 1950, which falls within the mid-20th century.
The Harbour Bar in Bray received recognition from the Lonely Planet Guide in 2010 as the Best Bar in the World.
Answer: True
The Harbour Bar in Bray was indeed recognized by the Lonely Planet Guide in 2010, being ranked as the Best Bar in the World.
Bray's railway station is named in honor of which historical figure?
Answer: Edward Daly, Easter Rising leader
Bray's railway station is named after Edward Daly, who was an executed leader of the 1916 Easter Rising.
In which year was Bray designated the 'cleanest town in Ireland' by the IBAL survey?
Answer: 2010
Bray was named the 'cleanest town in Ireland' in January 2010, based on the 2009 Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) survey.
What is the approximate length of the Cliff Walk extending from Bray Head to Greystones?
Answer: 7 kilometers (4.5 miles)
The Cliff Walk from Bray Head to Greystones is approximately seven kilometers, which is equivalent to 4.5 miles.
In what year was Ardmore Studios, a significant entity in Ireland's film industry, established?
Answer: 1958
Ardmore Studios was established in the year 1958.
Which renowned author, celebrated for the creation of Sherlock Holmes, is listed as having resided in Bray?
Answer: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the author famous for Sherlock Holmes, is listed among the notable figures who resided in Bray.
Bray Wanderers, the local association football club, plays its home matches at which venue?
Answer: The Carlisle Grounds
Bray Wanderers, the local League of Ireland football club, plays its home matches at the Carlisle Grounds.
The International Hotel, constructed in Bray in 1862, met its demise due to which event?
Answer: A major fire in 1974
The International Hotel in Bray, built in 1862, was destroyed by a major fire in 1974.
The concrete cross situated atop Bray Head was erected in conjunction with which significant event?
Answer: The holy year of 1950
The concrete cross at the summit of Bray Head was erected in 1950, coinciding with the holy year.
Which of the following musicians is associated with Bray?
Answer: Hozier
Hozier is listed among the musicians associated with Bray.
By which artist and architect were the Victorian Turkish baths in Bray designed?
Answer: Richard Barter
The Victorian Turkish baths in Bray were designed by the artist and architect Richard Barter.
Which adventure race is held annually at Kilruddery Estates, located near Bray?
Answer: Hell & Back
The adventure race known as Hell & Back is held annually at Kilruddery Estates near Bray.
What specific distinction did the Harbour Bar in Bray receive from the Lonely Planet Guide in 2010?
Answer: Best Bar in the World
In 2010, the Harbour Bar in Bray was ranked by the Lonely Planet Guide as the Best Bar in the World.
The extension of the Dublin and Kingstown Railway to Bray occurred in the mid-19th century, significantly boosting its status as a resort.
Answer: True
The extension of the Dublin and Kingstown Railway to Bray in 1854, occurring in the mid-19th century, was a pivotal factor in enhancing the town's prominence as a seaside resort.
The M50 motorway provides direct access to Bray, thereby bypassing the necessity of utilizing the M11.
Answer: False
Bray is accessible via the M11 motorway corridor and is connected to the M50 Dublin bypass. It does not bypass the M11; rather, it connects to it and the M50.
Bray maintains town twinning agreements with cities located in France, Germany, and the United States.
Answer: True
Bray indeed has town twinning agreements with Bègles in France, Dublin, California in the United States, and Würzburg in Germany.
The Harcourt Street line, formerly a railway route connecting Bray to Dublin, is now integrated into the Luas Green Line.
Answer: True
The Harcourt Street line, one of the former railway routes from Bray to Dublin, has been partially reopened and is now part of the Luas Green Line.
Which railway line extension significantly contributed to Bray's development as a seaside resort during the mid-19th century?
Answer: The Dublin and Kingstown Railway
The extension of the Dublin and Kingstown Railway to Bray in 1854 was a significant factor in its development as a seaside resort during the mid-19th century.
According to the provided information, which of the following rail services does NOT operate through Bray?
Answer: Luas Green Line
The DART, InterCity, and Commuter rail networks operate through Bray. While the Harcourt Street line, a former railway route to Dublin, is now part of the Luas Green Line, the Luas itself does not currently operate through Bray.
Which of the following is not listed as a town with which Bray, Ireland, maintains a twinning agreement?
Answer: Bray, United Kingdom
Bray has town twinning agreements with Bègles (France), Dublin, California (United States), and Würzburg (Germany). Bray, United Kingdom, is not listed among these agreements.
The Irish name for Bray, Bré, is definitively understood to signify 'hill,' specifically referencing Bray Head.
Answer: False
While the Irish name for Bray is Bré, its precise meaning is not definitively known. Linguistic suggestions include an old name for the River Dargle, and P. W. Joyce's proposed link to 'hill' in reference to Bray Head is considered a mistaken interpretation.
Bray's north beach has experienced erosion and contamination attributed to a former landfill site that operated in proximity until the late 1970s.
Answer: False
Bray's north beach has been affected by erosion and the leaching of toxic chemicals from a former municipal landfill. However, the landfill operated until 1968, not the late 1970s as stated.
Bray Head, situated at the southern terminus of the promenade, attains an elevation of approximately 241 feet.
Answer: False
Bray Head rises to approximately 241 meters (791 feet), not 241 feet. The figure of 241 feet is significantly lower than its actual elevation.
The geological composition of the rocks forming Bray Head is primarily limestone.
Answer: False
The rocks forming Bray Head are primarily composed of greywackes and quartzite, not limestone.
Seosamh Laoide's proposed name Brí Cualann for Bray was widely accepted and linguistically validated.
Answer: False
Seosamh Laoide's proposed name Brí Cualann for Bray was implemented but faced linguistic refutations, indicating it was not widely accepted or linguistically validated.
What was the primary environmental issue affecting Bray's north beach as detailed in the source material?
Answer: Erosion and toxic chemical leaching from a former landfill
The primary environmental issue affecting Bray's north beach was erosion and the leaching of toxic chemicals, including asbestos and other materials, originating from a former municipal landfill site.
What natural landmark, rising 241 meters from the coast, is situated at the southern end of Bray's promenade?
Answer: Bray Head
Bray Head is the natural landmark that rises 241 meters from the coast at the southern end of Bray's promenade.
What is the geological composition of the rocks that constitute Bray Head?
Answer: Greywackes and quartzite
The rocks forming Bray Head are composed of a mixture of greywackes and quartzite.
What is the Irish name for Bray?
Answer: Bré
The Irish name for Bray is Bré.