Katie Taylor's former boxing gym is looking for new tenants and applications close Friday
The council is looking to hear from fully constituted sports clubs located within the Bray Municipal District, and which participate in sports that are recognised by Sport Ireland.
The deadline for submission of interest with the relevant supporting documentation is 4pm on Friday, July 11
All submissions need to be directed the Municipal District offices in Bray or by email to braymd@wicklowcoco.ie.
Reacting to the news Wicklow TD John Brady said the move is long overdue.
'I am delighted that after seven long years of this facility lying idle, we are finally seeing the movement to bring it back into use for the benefit of the community. There are so many brilliant sporting clubs in the Bray area crying out for a space to call home - and this facility could help meet that urgent need.'
He encouraged any local sports clubs who need a premises to consider applying.
'Unfortunately, Bray has a serious shortage of such facilities, and that makes it all the more important that this one is finally brought back into active use.'
He concluded: 'This is a positive step forward for the harbour area and the wider Bray community. I worked hard to secure this resource at the time, and I am proud to see it now being returned to serve the people who need it most.'
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