Halloween

5 makeup bag staples to create a last-minute Halloween look

Chances are you already have most of these makeup bag staples.

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

It's almost time for the spookiest night of the year

Halloween movies: scares, laughs and singalongs

To borrow a catchphrase from the completely bonkers guilty pleasure that is Halloween III: Season of the Witch, it's almost time! Whether you want scares, laughs or singalongs, we've got the perfect Halloween movie for you - once the kids are in bed!

Movies • 30 Oct 23

Family fright night movies - something for everyone!

From animated films for the little ones to flicks from the 80s and 90s with a mega nostalgia factor, we've got the whole family covered this Halloween.

Halloween • 29 Oct 23

Twiggy Woman - Oein DeBhairduin's spooky tale for Halloween

Especially for Halloween, we present an extract from Twiggy Woman, the new book from award-winning author Oein DeBhairduin.https://epic.rtegroup.ie/epic/b/1413434#clipper

Books • 31 Oct 23

RTÉjr Podcasts: Spine-tingling tales for the spooky season!

We have Ireland's Unreal and the This Is Halloween collection to blow the cobwebs from your ears.

RTÉjr Podcast • 27 Oct 23

Final girls: How Halloween icons are inspiring the latest fashion

Why Halloween classics can be your October fashion inspiration. By Sarah Magliocco.

Fashion • 23 Oct 23

The biggest pop-culture Halloween costumes for 2023

From Barbie and Oppenheimer to Posh and Becks, there has been an endless stream of Halloween costume-inspiration in this year's TV and movie releases.

living • 27 Oct 23

Iníon Phuimcín: Éist le scéal nua d'Oíche Shamhna

Cén bealach is fearr chun Oíche Shamhna a cheiliúradh ná le scéal scanrúil.

Iníon Phuimcín • 25 Oct 23

Literature from the period is littered with references to fairies, ghouls and monsters emerging from their lairs to torment the human folk on Halloween. Photo: Getty Images

'Great was the darkness': Spooky stories from medieval Ireland

These ghost stories remind us we're not so different from our medieval ancestors: we love a good scare

Halloween • 24 Oct 23

An incredibly spooky make-up look could lead to a shocking skin day (Alamy/PA)

How to do Halloween make-up and still take care of your skin

A stunning look shouldn't cost your skin. By Imy Brighty-Potts.

living • 23 Oct 23

Halloween Monster Parade

Dressing up to take part in Halloween fun across the country.

celebrations • 31 Oct 23

Preparing For Halloween

Masks disguise young faces while others dress up and bonfires are built.

Halloween • 31 Oct 23

Things to do in Ireland for Halloween 2023

Here are the gory details...

living • 24 Oct 23

Paranormal Activity: 'I literally slept with the light on for months afterwards'

Boo! Lauren Murphy on the horror movie that haunted her dreams

I love horror films. Spooky horror films. Gruesome horror films. Paranormal horrors. Horrors with aliens, horrors with demons, horrors with axe-wielding serial killers. That wasn't always the case, though.

The Lauren Murphy Column • 14 Oct 23

It's alive!! Create your own Frankenstein's Monster at home

Check out Monstrous Makeovers from RTÉ Kids here!!

Monstrous Makeovers • 21 Oct 24

Halloween: Learn how to get this scary pumpkin look!

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Monstrous Makeovers • 21 Oct 24

Trick or Treat: Cast a spell this Halloween as a wicked witch

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Monstrous Makeovers • 21 Oct 24

Watch: Make this living dead Zombie look come to life

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Monstrous Makeovers • 21 Oct 24

This face paint will make your skin crawl!

Check out Monstrous Makeovers from RTÉ Kids here!!

Monstrous Makeovers • 21 Oct 24

Ireland's fang club : Rehab for bats

Susan Kerwin is the founder of Ireland's first dedicated 'bat hospital' which has received official charity status this week.

RTÉ Radio One • 31 Oct 22

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

Rebel Wilson, Ramona Agruma, Jacob Andreou, Marissa Montgomery, and Carly Steel attend the Casamigos Halloween Party.

The best celebrity Halloween costumes of 2022

Celebrities went all out this Halloween, transforming themselves into cartoon characters, pop culture icons and movie monsters.

living • 01 Nov 22

The new classic horror films to watch on Halloween night

Halloween, The Shining, Scream, The Exorcist… all classics. But what are the new classics from the past decade that can proudly sit by those mentioned above?

Film • 29 Oct 22

Skeleton make-up tutorial using just three products

We've got a spooky look that uses just three products - blue, black and white paint!

Halloween • 24 Oct 22