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2022

# Halloween

Dublin Fire Brigade received almost 170 calls about Halloween-related fires yesterday

Dublin City Council said there was limited anti-social behaviour towards firefighters and paramedics last night.

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Nov 1st 2022, 9:44 AM

# Quiz

Quiz: How well do you Bram Stoker's Dracula?

You vant to take this quiz.

35.1k

Oct 31st 2022, 10:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you going trick or treating tonight?

Halloween is finally upon us.

22.9k

Oct 31st 2022, 10:14 AM

# ruff night ahead

Dogs Trust urges owners to watch out for their dog's safety and welfare on Halloween night

The charity said 31 October can be ‘the worst night of the year’ for canine companions.

9.2k

Oct 31st 2022, 9:49 AM

# Spooky

Quiz: How well do you know these famous witches?

It’s Halloween, so we’re testing your knowledge of these spooky characters.

41.4k

Oct 30th 2022, 10:00 PM

# South Korea

Over 145 people killed and 150 injured in crush in central Seoul during Halloween celebrations

Police also confirmed that dozens of people were being given CPR on Itaewon streets while many others have been taken to nearby hospitals.

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Oct 29th 2022, 8:28 PM

# forecast

Wet Bank Holiday weekend with chance of thunderstorms ahead of Halloween

Rain on Halloween should clear the east coast in the early evening.

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Oct 29th 2022, 10:54 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you carve a pumpkin for Halloween?

Boo.

24.9k

Oct 29th 2022, 10:18 AM

Voices

Dog behaviourist: Tips and tricks for keeping your dog calm and safe this Halloween

Dog expert Suzi Walsh says the most important thing this Halloween is to keep your dog calm.

19.0k

Oct 29th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: When is the best time to carve a pumpkin?

It’s (almost) a week to Halloween.

29.0k

Oct 23rd 2022, 10:58 AM

# Poll

Poll: Do you like scary films?

The genre is making a killing at the box office.

19.3k

Oct 17th 2022, 11:38 AM

# Halloween

Poll: Have you put your Halloween decorations up yet?

Let us know.

26.7k

Oct 12th 2022, 9:39 AM

All time

# Halloween

Major decrease in fire brigade call outs in Dublin this Halloween

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

25.8k

Nov 1st 2021, 9:28 AM

# graveyard smash

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

Did it catch on in a flash?

26.4k

Oct 31st 2021, 10:00 PM

# Halloween

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

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

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Oct 30th 2021, 7:00 AM

# forecast

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

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

14.0k

Oct 29th 2021, 8:28 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you decorated your house for Halloween?

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

35.7k

Oct 24th 2021, 10:04 AM

# Halloween

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

Halloween can be a frightening time for pets.

12.2k

Oct 24th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Halloween

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

Gardaí have launched Operation Tombola while Customs have targeted shipments arriving into Ireland via the postal network.

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.

14.4k

Oct 19th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Halloween

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

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

9.3k

Oct 15th 2021, 4:29 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you broken out the Halloween decorations yet?

It’s almost pumpkin time.

23.2k

Oct 3rd 2021, 1:54 PM

# Halloween

Dangers of fireworks use highlighted with new campaign

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

9.1k

Sep 22nd 2021, 3:09 PM

# Fireworks

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

“Halloween is starting in August. The activity seems to get earlier each year,” one councillor said.

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.

54.4k

Aug 26th 2021, 12:05 AM

# charge

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

The incident happened on Halloween night.

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Nov 3rd 2020, 3:16 PM

# Fireworks

Major spike in Halloween fire brigade call outs in Dublin

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

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Nov 1st 2020, 4:40 PM

# samhain

Quiz: How well do you know these Halloween traditions?

Test your knowledge.

53.8k

Oct 31st 2020, 10:00 PM

# Event Guide

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

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

19.6k

Oct 31st 2020, 11:00 AM

# Competition

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

Your skills are remarkable.

38.4k

Oct 31st 2020, 9:30 AM

# Your Say

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

Among many traditions for Oíche Shamhna is the barmbrack.

37.1k

Oct 31st 2020, 9:09 AM

# ghosteens

Quiz: How well do you know these ghosts?

Do you know your Stinky from your Stretch?

46.7k

Oct 30th 2020, 9:30 PM

# wicked weather

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

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

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Updated

Oct 30th 2020, 8:20 PM

# Your Say

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

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

34.7k

Oct 30th 2020, 8:30 AM

# ONCE IN A BLUE MOON

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

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

46.3k

Oct 29th 2020, 9:45 PM

# Halloween

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

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

47.7k

Oct 27th 2020, 7:31 PM

# Halloween

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

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

18.2k

Oct 27th 2020, 1:22 PM

# Halloween

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

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

27.2k

Oct 27th 2020, 8:16 AM

# Spooktacular

Poll: Have you decorated your house for Halloween?

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

45.0k

Oct 25th 2020, 9:56 AM

# Halloween

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

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

78.7k

Oct 24th 2020, 10:00 PM

# Halloween

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

Get creative.

24.9k

Oct 24th 2020, 6:30 PM

# Dublin 8

Gardaí seize over 2,400 fireworks at premises in Dublin

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

37.3k

Oct 17th 2020, 10:02 AM