About Sister Cities International
Sister Cities International (SCI) traces its roots to 1956, when President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed a citizen diplomacy initiative to build connections and understanding among people around the world.
Originally part of the National League of Cities, Sister Cities International became an independent nonprofit organization in 1967 as the movement grew across the United States.
Today, sister city partnerships bring communities together through cultural exchange, shared experiences, and lasting friendships.
Learn more by visiting the Sister Cities International website.
Twinning with Bray, Wicklow County, Ireland
Bray, Ireland
Located in County Wicklow along Ireland’s beautiful east coast, Bray, has been twinning with the City of Dublin since 1987. Known for its picturesque seafront, friendly community, and rich Irish heritage, Bray has been a special part of the City of Dublin family for decades.
Bray Head
One of Bray’s most recognizable landmarks, Bray Head offers beautiful views overlooking the town and the Irish Sea. Along with the nearby Little Sugar Loaf and Great Sugar Loaf, it forms a trio of distinctive peaks in north Wicklow.
Bray Head is also fascinating from a geological perspective. Its hard quartzite and slate rocks, formed beneath the seabed nearly 500 million years ago during the Cambrian period, have stood the test of time and helped shape the area’s dramatic landscape.
A Lasting Connection
The friendship between Dublin, California, and Bray, Ireland, is built on shared heritage, community spirit, and a love of bringing people together. Through visits, celebrations, and cultural exchanges, residents of both cities have formed lasting friendships and created special memories over the years. The partnership is a wonderful reminder that friendship knows no borders and that connections between communities can last for generations.
Establishing another Sister City Relationship
The Dublin Sister City is actively defining criteria for another Sister City relationship. More details to come.