Bray In the 1900s, Bray, Co. Wicklow, was a premier, fashionable Victorian seaside resort known as the "Brighton of Ireland". Connected to Dublin by rail since 1854, it thrived on tourism, featuring an bustling esplanade,, prominent hotels like the International Hotel, and elegant terrace houses. The area was characterized by its vibrant seafront, the 1905 flood, and a 1910s era water clock at Kilruddery Estate. County Wicklow Heritage County Wicklow Heritage 3 Key Aspects of Bray in the 1900s: