Dublin City Council is encouraging the public to celebrate Halloween safely.
Halloween is a fantastic opportunity for families and communities to come together and celebrate. The huge majority of people celebrate Halloween responsibly and have great fun. In recent years the number of incidents that the emergency services have responded to on Halloween night has also declined as more and more people enjoy Halloween at community events like the ones Dublin City Council supports.
Unfortunately it’s still one of the busiest nights of the year for Dublin Fire Brigade and the Emergency Services. Remember, all bonfires are illegal and cause destruction and damage in communities. Fireworks are also potentially very dangerous and are only legal when part of a licensed fireworks display.
Have a scary Halloween, not a nasty one!
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Celebrate Halloween safely in your community
This Halloween, Dublin City Council is organising and supporting family friendly events all over the city. These events offer a safe environment to celebrate Halloween.
Check out events in your area here
Be aware of the dangers of bonfires and illegal fireworks
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Events in Your Area
Here are the ‘fantastic and ‘spooktacular’ events Dublin City Council is supporting in the community
Ballymun Otherworld Festival
Frightened? You will be! Ballymun Otherworld Festival starts 5.30pm on 31st October. Festival village in Ballymun Plaza and fireworks display at 8.45pm over the Plunkett Tower, the last remaining tower block in Ballymun. More on
www.otherworldfestival.com
Finglas Fright Night
Holy Moly! Gather for Fright Night Finglas at The Civic Centre, Mellowes Road, Halloween Night, 6-9pm with Halloween parade, family entertainment and fireworks display and much more that will scare your socks off! More on
www.finglasfrightnight.com
There will also be an Art Workshop in the Finglas Library on Tuesday 28th October 2-3pm and a Magic Show on Thursday 30th October 2-3pm also in the Library.
Crumlin
Dublin City Council with WALK and the Drimnagh Castle Restoration Project present a family Halloween event at Drimnagh Castle on 30th October. It will include a tour of the ‘haunted’ castle, ghost story telling, zombie dancing, giants and lots more. Tickets cost €5 per person or €15 for a family of 4 and online at
www.hauntedcastle.eventbrite.ie.
This is a major event with 600 tickets available and follows last year’s very successful launch of the initiative.
A Halloween fancy dress disco will take place in St. John Bosco Youth Centre, Davitt Road on Halloween night.
For more contact the Crumlin Area Office at Tel: 222 5500
Inchicore / Bluebell / Kilmainham .
The South Central Area Office is supporting the local community in providing positive activities during the Halloween/Mid-Term school break. All activities are free of charge.
In conjunction with the C.I.E. Residents group, Dublin City Council will support a range of activities during the Halloween week. These activities will take place in the Inchicore Sports & Social Club, West Terrace, Inchicore and include the following: -
Samba Drum Workshop on 27th 2 to 4pm
Parachuting and bean bag race on 29th of October from 10 – 1pm.
On 31st a Halloween Party will be held 4-8.pm
Bluebell Community Centre are also active during this week:
- Tuesday the 26th of October Athletics Workshop for children from 5-14 age group from 10.00am- 4.00pm.
- On Wednesday the 29th of October Leinster Rugby are hosting a Rugby coaching day for the children of the same age group from 11.00am to 1.00pm and 2.30 - 4.30pm.
- On Thursday the 30th there will be Swimming events and children’s Bingo in the afternoon from 2.00 to 4.00pm.
- On Friday the 31st there will be a day trip to the Tayto Park from 10.00am – 4.00pm as well as a Halloween Party and Fancy Dress starting at 4.00pm.
- On the 31st of October St Michael’s Estate will have day long activities from 10.00am – 6.00pm for all school going children, finishing with a Halloween Party and fancy dress.
The Liberties – Get Your Spook on
Dublin City Council is supporting a number of events in the Liberties area before and on Halloween.
Get Your Spook On - the big event will take place in St Catherine’s Church on Thomas St on 31st October. There will be music, food, a magician, the Mr. Podso Show, (friendly vampire), giant jenga & connect 4, face painting, balloon making, stilt walkers, piñatas and traditional Halloween games. The event kicks off at 3.00pm and runs until approximately 6.30pm. This event is a Dublin City Council joint initiative with the local after schools groups, FRC’s and youth projects/groups.
Other projects in the area during the lead up to Halloween and on the day itself include.-
Pumpkin carving in Basin Lane community Rooms from 11.00am to 1.00pm on the 31st.
Halloween festivities in Rialto with the Ferrini youth Club on Halloween night from 7 to 10pm.
Haunted Dome in Flanagans Field on the 31st October between 4.30pm and 6.30pm.
St Catherine’s Church – The Liberties
400 children are expected to take part in the Halloween activities taking place at St. Catherine’s Church on Friday, 31st October. With Pumpkin Pinata, Magic Show, Best Costume Competition, Halloween crafts and much much more.
- 2.00pm SICCDA after schools will parade down to venue with Dragon and present at the plaza for Photos, Stilt Walkers and monsters from SWICN will accompany them and stand at entrance to highlight the event.
- 3 .00pm –3.30pm Mr Podzo opens the event
- 3.30pm - 4.00pm Performers
- 4.00pm – 5.00pm Murf the Magician
- 5.00pm – 6.00pm Games, Pinantas ,costume judging, prizes
- 6.00pm – 6.30pm Finale, Confetti Cannons etc.
Traditional Halloween Games, Crafts, Makeovers, Giant Games, Fencing, Sumo,DJ, etc all ongoing in respective areas and tables throughout the day.
Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Ballyfermot and Cherry Orchard Haunted House and Fireworks
Halloween is a busy time with an interactive Haunted House in the Cherry Orchard Equine Centre on October 31st between 1pm & 3pm.
A Fancy Dress Disco will be held in the Orchard Community Centre on October 31st from 4 to 5.30pm.
The annual fireworks display in the park opposite St. Ultan’s School at 6pm sharp on October 31st.
An Evening of Ghost Stories from Ballyfermot and Chapelizod with readings from local actor David Spain will be held in the Ballyfermot Library on Thursday 30th October. Doors open at 5.15pm, event begins at 5.30pm sharp and is organised by the C&S Development Team. Musical Entertainment will be provided by the Kylemore School of Music in Ballyfermot and to finish it off very nicely traditional colcannon will be served along with refreshments.
Coolock
Monster's Ball (Tea Dance) for local Active age Groups will take place on Wednesday the 29th October in Parnell's GAA Club from 2:30pm-5pm. Tickets €8. Prizes for best Scary Fancy Dress Costumes.
Donaghmede
This event is run in conjunction with the Donaghmede Estate Residents Association). Their Fire Works display will take place at 6.30 p.m. at Donaghmede Park.
Kilbarrack promises a real firecracker
Run by Dublin City Council with Kilbarrack Coast Community Programme (KCCP). Events will culminate in a Fire Works display at the open space on Roseglen Road at 7pm. Last year it was estimated that some 1,500 people attended the event.
Edenmore
This is run in conjunction with the Safety Association for Edenmore (SAFE) and is part of a major programme of activities which takes place in St. Monica’s youth club. There will be a parade to Edenmore park where the Fire Works display takes place at 8pm.
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