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Sunday 17 October 2021
A full fleet of over 100 firefighters were out to cope with the callouts on one of the busiest night of the year.
Halloween is one of the busiest days of the year for the force.
Nóirín O’Sullivan’s new job, Dublin Fire Brigade deals with Halloween bonfires and the latest on the Jamal Khashoggi killing – It’s the evening fix.
Archivist Jonny Dillon talks us through some of Ireland’s most interesting Halloween traditions from through the years.
Butterflies, cowboys… and one ‘vampire-skeleton-zombie-witch’.
Una O’Toole of the Irish Blue Cross talks us through some ways you can safeguard your pets this Halloween.
This is what Halloween looks like without a budget.
Each week, photographer and filmmaker Donal Moloney shares a small piece of Ireland that reflects the bigger picture.
Will you be donning a costume – or is it something you leave to the children these days?
Emergency services do not want to see a repeat of Halloween-related injuries they have seen in previous years.
Make the most of the season, people.
The supply of contact lenses without an eye examination and prescription is illegal.
Is there a ring in yours?
Grisly guacamole, bloody brownies and more. Read on… IF YOU DARE.
Megyn Kelly’s comments about blackface were a little infuriating.
Is there anywhere more Halloween-appropriate than a ruined church? Perhaps not.
Getting up and down every five minutes to trick or treaters? No thanks.
A group of schoolchildren were shown the devastating injuries that can be caused by fireworks.
“Don’t let Halloween be more frightening this year than it should be,” an Irish safety watchdog warned.
Wholesome, non-scary Halloween movies only.
Pet owners will be well aware of how much of a scary time it can be for animals at this time of year.
Dublin Fire Brigade dealt with 1,100 calls.
Halloween is one of the busiest days of the year for the force.
Soggy bottoms, only spookier.
There isn’t a landmark in the city without one, to be fair.
We will look into your heart and find out if you truly deserve monkey nuts.
Take us back to the good old bin bag days.
Let’s get our spooky spectacle on.
We have an underlying lack of confidence in Ireland and continually throw the baby out with the bathwater, writes Michael Fortune.
Queen Bette remains flawless.
“Cosmetic or coloured contact lenses are often advertised as a fun product to wear but in reality they are extremely dangerous.”
“Why do we have Halloween? We like a bit of a purge to explore our darker side.”
EARLIER THIS MONTH, the HSE launched its flu vaccination programme for this winter.
At-risk groups including pregnant women and people aged over 65 are being urged to get a free flu vaccine to protect against serious illness from the virus.
People who wish to get a flu jab who are not in one of the recommended groups can arrange it privately but the service is not free of charge, as it is for those in the recommended groups.
Flu vaccines usually reduce the risk of infection by 40-60%. The inoculation starts to work within two weeks.
“We have all learned so much throughout the pandemic about how to prevent the spread of infections and it will be important that we remember these lessons during the upcoming flu season. Everyone should be aware that single most effective action you can undertake is to avail of a vaccine as early as possible,” Irish Pharmacy Union president Dermot Twomey said.
So, today we want to know… Do you plan to get the flu vaccine this upcoming winter?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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