In medieval times, Bray was on the
border of the coastal district, governed directly by the English crown fromDublin Castle, known asthe Pale. Inland, the countryside was
under the control of Gaelic Chieftains, such as the O'Toole and O'Byrne clans.
Bray features on the 1598 map"A
Modern Depiction of Ireland, One of the British Isles"
