#Halloween

# halloween - Monday 1 November, 2021

# Halloween

Major decrease in fire brigade call outs in Dublin this Halloween

Nov 1st 2021, 9:28 AM 25,784 Views 24 Comments

186 calls were made to Dublin Fire Brigade yesterday, down from over 480 last year.

# halloween - Sunday 31 October, 2021

# Graveyard Smash

Quiz: How much do you know about the Monster Mash?

Oct 31st 2021, 10:00 PM 26,351 Views 12 Comments

Did it catch on in a flash?

# halloween - Saturday 30 October, 2021

# Halloween

Kids can go trick or treating, NPHET says - unless they have flu-like symptoms

Oct 30th 2021, 7:00 AM 17,944 Views 16 Comments

“If you have a sick child, and please isolate them and don’t let them mix with other children,” Dr Ronan Glynn said.

# halloween - Friday 29 October, 2021

# Forecast

The weather won't be spooktacular this Halloween but it's not terrifying either

Oct 29th 2021, 8:28 AM 13,919 Views 9 Comments

Sunday will see some heavy showers but there will be sunny spells too.

# halloween - Sunday 24 October, 2021

# Your Say

Poll: Have you decorated your house for Halloween?

Oct 24th 2021, 10:04 AM 35,615 Views 37 Comments

We’re just a week off from the scariest night of the year.

# Halloween

Soothing music and safe hiding places - Tips to help keep pets happy during fireworks

Oct 24th 2021, 7:00 AM 12,096 Views 10 Comments

Halloween can be a frightening time for pets.

# halloween - Tuesday 19 October, 2021

# Halloween

Brexit and supply chain issues have led to fewer illegal fireworks in Ireland

Oct 19th 2021, 12:05 AM 14,041 Views 16 Comments

Supply chains and post-Brexit paperwork in the UK may be to blame for the illegal trade in Fireworks in Ireland.
Gardaí and Customs have made seizures but in general sources said possessions have reduced.
Gardaí have launched Operation Tombola while Customs have targeted shipments arriving into Ireland via the postal network.

# halloween - Friday 15 October, 2021

# Halloween

Dublin firefighters to ballot for industrial action over staff shortages on busiest month

Oct 15th 2021, 4:29 PM 9,240 Views 4 Comments

Siptu said firefighters are concerned they will not be able to respond adequately to emergencies.

# halloween - Sunday 3 October, 2021

# Your Say

Poll: Have you broken out the Halloween decorations yet?

Oct 3rd 2021, 1:54 PM 23,111 Views 31 Comments

It’s almost pumpkin time.

# halloween - Wednesday 22 September, 2021

# Halloween

Dangers of fireworks use highlighted with new campaign

Sep 22nd 2021, 3:09 PM 9,038 Views 16 Comments

People are being urged to think about what the unintended consequences of their actions might be.

# halloween - Thursday 26 August, 2021

# Fireworks

Concerns raised in Dublin as residents left 'terrified' over 'intimidating' use of fireworks

Aug 26th 2021, 12:05 AM 54,099 Views 56 Comments

The sale, possession and use of fireworks in the Republic of Ireland is illegal.
There's been reports of fireworks being let off in various areas of the city as early as a few weeks ago.
Fireworks are often imported illegally across the border from Northern Ireland for use here.

# halloween - Tuesday 3 November, 2020

# Charge

Teenage boy arrested and charged over Halloween fire at building in Oldcastle, Meath

Nov 3rd 2020, 3:16 PM 24,070 Views 0 Comments

The incident happened on Halloween night.

# halloween - Sunday 1 November, 2020

# Fireworks

Major spike in Halloween fire brigade call outs in Dublin

Nov 1st 2020, 4:40 PM 39,529 Views 31 Comments

Nearly 400 calls were made to Dublin Fire Brigade last night.

# halloween - Saturday 31 October, 2020

# Samhain

Quiz: How well do you know these Halloween traditions?

Oct 31st 2020, 10:00 PM 53,719 Views 7 Comments

Test your knowledge.

# Event Guide

From the Bram Stoker Festival to spooky tours of Dublin - here are some online events to keep you busy this Halloween

Oct 31st 2020, 11:00 AM 19,585 Views 13 Comments

With Level 5 restrictions in place, many Halloween events have moved online.

# Competition

The winners (and some other excellent entries) to our Just Eat pumpkin carving competition

Oct 31st 2020, 9:30 AM 38,212 Views 15 Comments

Your skills are remarkable.

# Your Say

Poll: What's the correct way to slice a barmbrack?

Oct 31st 2020, 9:09 AM 36,983 Views 27 Comments

Among many traditions for Oíche Shamhna is the barmbrack.

# halloween - Friday 30 October, 2020

# Ghosteens

Quiz: How well do you know these ghosts?

Oct 30th 2020, 9:30 PM 46,626 Views 12 Comments

Do you know your Stinky from your Stretch?

# Wicked Weather

Storm Aiden: Orange wind warning tomorrow with gusts of up to 130km for 12 counties expected

Updated Oct 30th 2020, 8:20 PM 159,647 Views 36 Comments

A weather advisory for the entire country will be in place from 9pm tonight until 6pm on Monday.

# Your Say

Poll: Have you carved a pumpkin for Halloween this year?

Oct 30th 2020, 8:30 AM 34,678 Views 50 Comments

We’re just a day out from the spookiest night of the year.

# halloween - Thursday 29 October, 2020

# ONCE IN A BLUE MOON

Spooky skies: Rare blue moon to shine over Ireland on Halloween

Oct 29th 2020, 9:45 PM 46,157 Views 15 Comments

It will be the second full moon of this calendar month, making it a “Blue Moon”.

# halloween - Tuesday 27 October, 2020

# Halloween

Normal Halloween celebrations are 'not going to be possible this year I'm afraid', says Holohan

Oct 27th 2020, 7:31 PM 47,666 Views 43 Comments

Kids won’t be able to call around to neighbours houses this weekend, says NPHET.

# Halloween

Dublin Fire Brigade dealing with 'huge increase' in callouts to bonfires compared to last year

Oct 27th 2020, 1:22 PM 18,179 Views 35 Comments

Station Officer Darren O’Connor said firefighters have had to deal with hundreds of fires in recent weeks.

# Halloween

Poll: Do you plan to watch some horror films this Halloween?

Oct 27th 2020, 8:16 AM 27,149 Views 48 Comments

We may not be able to do many things like we usually would but we can still watch some horror films this Halloween.

# halloween - Sunday 25 October, 2020

# Spooktacular

Poll: Have you decorated your house for Halloween?

Oct 25th 2020, 9:56 AM 45,025 Views 65 Comments

We’re less than a week off from the scariest night of the year.

# halloween - Saturday 24 October, 2020

# Halloween

Quiz: How much do you know about the colour orange?

Oct 24th 2020, 10:00 PM 78,551 Views 46 Comments

Autumn leaves, dusky sunsets, pumpkins… you get the idea.

# Halloween

Send us a pic of your carved Hallowe'en pumpkin and win a free dinner from Just Eat

Oct 24th 2020, 6:30 PM 24,818 Views 8 Comments

Get creative.

# halloween - Saturday 17 October, 2020

# Dublin 8

Gardaí seize over 2,400 fireworks at premises in Dublin

Oct 17th 2020, 10:02 AM 37,222 Views 24 Comments

Over 2,400 fireworks worth approximately €1,800 were discovered and seized.

# halloween - Monday 28 September, 2020

# Spooky

Dublin councils move most Halloween plans online due to Covid-19

Sep 28th 2020, 9:00 PM 22,008 Views 7 Comments

It’s almost that time of year again…

# halloween - Monday 7 September, 2020

# Coronavirus

NPHET says Christmas and Halloween not 'cancelled' as people advised to plan festivities in Covid-19 environment

Sep 7th 2020, 8:09 PM 66,548 Views 70 Comments

Dr Ronan Glynn said messages about how to safely socialise at these times will likely be issued.

# halloween - Wednesday 2 September, 2020

# Fireworks

Concerns raised as Dublin residents left 'petrified' over 'utter chaos' caused by fireworks

Sep 2nd 2020, 6:10 AM 141,287 Views 43 Comments

There have been multiple reports on social media in recent weeks of fireworks being let off across the city.

# halloween - Saturday 2 November, 2019

# Prime Numbers

How many Halloween-related incidents did firefighters respond to in Dublin? It's the week in numbers

Nov 2nd 2019, 7:00 PM 16,717 Views 19 Comments

Plus: The number of months that the Book of Kells will be removed from public display for.

# halloween - Friday 1 November, 2019

# Halloween

Fire fighters attacked with rocks while tackling blaze in Dublin city centre

Nov 1st 2019, 7:37 AM 47,481 Views 67 Comments

Dublin Fire Brigade officers were targeted on Halloween night.

# halloween - Thursday 31 October, 2019

# Halloween

Dublin Fire Brigade is responding to a large number of fires across the city tonight

Updated Oct 31st 2019, 10:50 PM 103,481 Views 83 Comments

DFB has had no reports of any firework or bonfire related injuries tonight.

# Oiche Shamhna

Quiz: Test your knowledge of all things Halloween

Oct 31st 2019, 7:01 PM 25,193 Views 5 Comments

Trick or treat?

# Horror Show

McDonald's apologises for Bloody Sunday reference in Portuguese Halloween ice cream ad

Oct 31st 2019, 2:05 PM 63,774 Views 54 Comments

The two-for-one sundae advertisements appeared in Portugal this week.

# Wicked Weather

Expect a wet Halloween night if you're out trick-or-treating

Oct 31st 2019, 1:44 PM 8,854 Views 5 Comments

Going out just before dark might allow you to avoid the rain.

# halloween - Monday 28 October, 2019

# Halloween

Stuff That Changed the World: From sarcophagus to taphophobia, the history of the coffin

Oct 28th 2019, 2:30 PM 13,841 Views 2 Comments

Ahead of Halloween, Simon Tierney runs us through the fascinating history of the coffin.

# Halloween

Are you a pet owner? Here's some advice on keeping them safe and content this Halloween

Oct 28th 2019, 6:30 AM 13,543 Views 6 Comments

With lots of loud noises going off, many people will be keeping a closer eye on their dogs and other pets.

# halloween - Sunday 27 October, 2019

# Column

The Irish For: Rings, cloth and matchsticks - the secrets of the bairín breac

Oct 27th 2019, 8:30 AM 35,089 Views 9 Comments

Oíche Shamhna (Halloween) is fast approaching, which means it’s nearly time for a slice of brack.

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