Sinéad O'Connor's former Bray home to get gym, sauna and bar in major renovation

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        October 31, 2026

Sinéad O'Connor's former Bray home to get gym, sauna and bar in major renovation

Good Morning Dublin Belt — 2026-10-31The new owners of Sinéad O'Connor's former Bray seafront home, Montebello, have been granted planning permission by Wicklow County Council for a major...
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Sinéad O'Connor's former Bray home to get gym, sauna and bar in major renovation
• The new owners of Sinéad O'Connor's former Bray seafront home, Montebello, have been granted planning permission by Wicklow County Council for a major transformation of the property, complete with a gym, sauna, bar and a poignant tribute to the late singer
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