Emergency Services and animal welfare groups are warning people about the dangers of fireworks in the run-up to Halloween.
This time of year can be a terrifying time for dog owners, especially for those who depend on them to get around.
Guide Dog user Audrey Tormey said her days are restricted due to fireworks.
"As soon as I put the harness on, and we go out and hear them in the distance... he would quiver and shake," she said.
"It meant I had to work during daylight hours for the dog. You have to be indoors," she added.
Cyril Sullivan, Chief executive of the ISPCA, said that every year animals are 'traumatised by the noise of illegal fireworks causing them extreme fear and upset'.
"Some animals show severe signs of anxiety, and it is important that pet owners ensure their furry friends feel safe and secure, so follow our website tips and advice on how to best support your pet and keep all animals safe this Halloween" he said.
Minister James Browne, the Gardaí, Dublin Fire Brigade and the ISPCA today launched an appeal not to use fireworks for people's own safety and the safety of the community.
Catastrophic consequences are often seen by those on the frontline.
Chief Fire Officer of Dublin Fire Brigade Dennis Keeley said fireworks have serious consequences not just on people’s quality of life, but on the environment.
"Each year, the misuse of fireworks causes life-changing injuries and leaves tremendous hardship and devastation in its wake. Fireworks cause extensive air pollution in a short amount of time, leaving metal particles, dangerous toxins, harmful chemicals and smoke in the air for hours and days," he said.
Significant fines of up to €10,000 or up to five years in prison can be imposed on those selling or using illegal fireworks if convicted.
Inspector Ciaran Nunan from the Garda National Community Engagement division told RTÉ that this can have a lifelong impact on those who sell or use illegal fireworks.
"A conviction for an offence in relation to fireworks would be under the Explosive Act. It's a very serious conviction and could have serious implications for people going forward in their lives who should wish to travel to certain countries that require visas" he said.
"An example would be the United States of Australia will require people to clean criminal record before they issue visas... anyone with an explosives conviction for possession and use of fireworks as a youngster will invariably not get a visa into those countries" he added.
Legislation came into effect in 2006, which made it an offence to possess a firework with intent to sell or supply without a licence, light unlicensed fireworks, or throw or direct a lit firework at any person or property.
