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Before midnight, there were 494 calls to fire stations in Dublin and 421 ambulance call-outs. (File Image)

Busiest Halloween night for Fire Service since 2021

Firefighters in Ireland had their largest number of Halloween calls since 2021 last night with 1,195 calls made in Leinster.

Ireland • 01 Nov 24

Dublin Fire Brigade warned they have seen 'injuries to the upper body, hands, fireworks going off in people's hands' (file image)

Firework risk highlighted ahead of Halloween night

Dublin Fire Brigade has warned about the dangers of fireworks and bonfires ahead of what it expects to be its busiest night of the year.

Ireland • 31 Oct 24

Our ancestors believed the Cave of Oweynagat was a portal to the Irish otherworld

Where did Halloween originate? Some say in Co Roscommon

Preparations are under way across the country for Halloween, but where exactly did Samhain or Halloween originate? Some believe it all began in Co Roscommon.

Ireland • 29 Oct 23

Stockpiled bonfire material set ablaze in Clondalkin last night (Image: Dublin Fire Brigade)

Fire service hopeful of fewer bonfires amid bad weather

Dublin Fire Brigade has urged people to avoid Halloween bonfires tonight where possible, and has said its hopeful that with stockpiled material already removed and bad weather due, there will be fewer fires than normal.

Ireland • 02 Nov 22

Ken Carraher has been turning his garden into a spookfest for 23 years

Halloween house of horrors for frightfully good cause

People are expected to brave one of Ireland's scariest homes this Halloween – created by a man who is afraid of the dark.

Dublin • 29 Oct 22

The Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun has been hosting sustainable Halloween costume swaps to help families save cost

Halloween swap shop aims to raise people's spirits

A Dublin-based social enterprise is helping families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis save funds by hosting sustainable Halloween costume swaps.

Halloween • 29 Oct 22

Parents advised to check costumes for the CE safety mark (stock image)

Parents urged to check safety of Halloween costumes

As Halloween approaches and children finalise their costumes to go trick or treating, parents are being urged to check that their little ghouls and goblins are wearing safe clothing.

Ireland • 28 Oct 22

The once niche Celtic festival has become a global business

Blood Bank: The booming business of Hallowe'en

Hallowe'en is fast approaching, and as the supermarket bays, pop-up shops and horror-fest films tell us, it's become big business, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 15 Oct 22

A large bonfire in Crumlin, Dublin (Inage: Dublin Fire Brigade)

Emergency services report quieter Halloween than usual

Halloween celebrations have passed off relatively peacefully this evening, with emergency services reporting a quieter night than usual, however one person has so far been injured during an incident involving a firework in Dublin.

Dublin • 31 Oct 21

Your spooky costume might not scare your four-legged friend, but the sound of fireworks certainly can

5 tips to keep your pets safe this Halloween

While Halloween can be a fun time for many, it can also be a difficult time for pets and their owners - here are some tips to keep your four legged friends safe and sound.

News Lens • 27 Oct 21

Sales of pumpkins have already soared over 32% over the past 12 weeks compared to last year

Grocery sales dip 2.2% as level of socialising rises

Grocery sales fell by 2.2% in the 12 weeks ending 3 October compared to the same time last year when "extraordinary" levels of shopping were seen during Covid-19 lockdowns.

Business • 18 Oct 21

The minister said a media campaign would begin on Monday highlighting the dangers of fireworks

Public warned of dangers of using fireworks

Dublin Fire Brigade, gardaí, the ISPCA and the Minister for Justice have all warned about the dangers of using fireworks this Halloween and urged people not to buy or sell them.

Ireland • 22 Sep 21

October marked the biggest month for grocery sales since the height of the previous lockdown in June, new figures show

Grocery sales soar as lockdowns set in - Kantar

Consumers spent over €1 billion on groceries in October, €161.6m more than last year, as families made more meals to eat at home.

Business • 16 Nov 20

The spider had not been seen since the early 1990s

First sign of critically endangered spider in 25 years

One of the UK's largest and most endangered spiders has been spotted for the first time in more than 25 years – just in time for Halloween.

World • 31 Oct 20

A full harvest moon seen over Old Northumberland in England earlier this month

Rare 'Blue Moon' visible for Halloween

A full moon will be visible in Ireland on Halloween for the first time in over 40 years.

Ireland • 30 Oct 20

While the costumes might not scare our four legged friends, the sound of fireworks certainly can

Tips to keep your pets safe at Halloween

Halloween can be an enjoyable time - even in a pandemic - but for our beloved cats and dogs it can be a difficult experience.

News Lens • 28 Oct 20

Send us your spooky Halloween pictures

Halloween is fast approaching, and due to the Covid-19 pandemic it is going to be different than previous years.

News Lens • 28 Oct 20

Fire crews dealt with increased number of calls (Pic: @DubFireBridgade)

Dublin fire crews 'extremely busy' ahead of Halloween

Fire stations in Dublin have been "increasingly busy" responding to a "huge increase" in the numbers of calls in the run up to Halloween.

Ireland • 27 Oct 20

'No normal Halloween' - so what are your alternatives?

With Covid-19 restrictions already in place and stronger measures expected to follow soon, Halloween this year will be different from usual. We're asking readers to share their alternative plans for celebrations.

News Lens • 19 Oct 20

Halloween during Covid

Halloween is certainly going to be very different for everyone this year.

Business • 19 Oct 20

'Batman' visits kids in Ohio hospital for Halloween

'Batman' visited kids at the Toledo Children's Hospital yesterday, for an early Halloween treat, courtesy of the local police department's SWAT Unit.

News Lens • 31 Oct 19

The main advice is to pamper your pooch and create a nice den for them

Halloween tips for nervous cats and dogs

Halloween can be an exciting and fun time, but it can also be a very difficult time for our pets.

News Lens • 30 Oct 19

Local festivals like the Otherworld in Ballymun, Fright Night in Finglas and the Big Scream in the north inner city are being credited with the reduction

Festivals contributing to fall in anti-social behaviour

Incidents of anti-social activity in Dublin during Halloween are continuing to fall, according to figures from the gardaí and the fire brigade.

Dublin • 29 Oct 19

Image: NASA, ESA, J. Dalcanton, B.F. Williams, and M. Durbin (University of Washington)

'Ghostly face' captured by Hubble shared for Halloween

To mark Halloween, NASA and the European Space Agency have released an image captured by the Hubble Space Telescope showing two galaxies of equal size in a collision that appears to resemble a ghostly face.

News Lens • 28 Oct 19

This year parents and children are being warned about the dangers of fireworks and bonfires

Firefighters urge parents not to buy fireworks

Firefighters are urging parents not to buy illegal fireworks for their children this Halloween, they are asking people to attend family events organised by local councils, rather than illegal fireworks and bonfire displays.

Ireland • 25 Oct 19