Two tonnes of fireworks will ensure that Bray Summerfest comes to a close with a bang tonight.

An estimated 20,000 people will watch the skies light up over the seaside Wicklow town to mark the end of the annual festival.

This year for the first time one person will be given the honour of flicking the switch to set off the show.

But there's also a serious side to the celebrations - Festival Director Mick Glynn says the influx of visitors is a big boost to the local economy :