News - Halloween
Halloween event could be start of 'something big' for Roscommon
The event is being organised by Rathcroghan Visitor Centre and Roscommon Arts Centre in collaboration with a local artist.
Nov 1, 2025 09:39
Gardaí issue Halloween safety advice
Oct 31, 2025 07:25
€300,000 allocated towards Halloween Tourism in Longford & Westmeath
Longford Westmeath is one of only five regions selected for the Home of Halloween Pilot Destination Development Scheme, which will see a total of €1.5 million invested across the country.
May 23, 2025 12:12
Local pet owners reminded to keep animals secure this Halloween
While fireworks, trick or treaters and bonfires can be fun for humans, they lead to increased stress in pets.
Oct 31, 2024 13:25
Hundreds attend Dead of Night Festival in Longford town
A bonfire finale at Connolly Barracks wrapped up the Bank Holiday festivities.
Oct 29, 2024 09:53
Longford Gardaí advise public to plan in advance ahead of busy weekend
Inspector Declan McGlynn says it's important to plan trips in advance to avoid unnecessary delays.
Oct 26, 2024 09:42
Dead of Night Festival gets underway in Longford
Events at the festival are to include a Fire and Shadow Procession and bonfire show on Halloween night.
Oct 28, 2023 09:10
Tarmonbarry to host special Halloween celebrations this Bank Holiday
Among the activities will be a real Witch Hunt, Donkey Racing, face-painting and face-pulling, a bouncy castle and many other traditional Halloween games and traditions.
Oct 22, 2023 12:07
Nationwide Status Yellow warning issued for rainfall tomorrow
It is going to be a very wet Halloween.
Oct 30, 2022 14:34
Longford environmental officer issues warning over Halloween bonfires
The warning comes ahead of Halloween.
Oct 27, 2022 17:47
Tyre company advises against burning of tyres this Halloween
Burning tyres can be toxic to both humans and animals.
Oct 30, 2021 09:38
Over 2,500 new Covid cases reported nationwide today
Almost 100 people are in ICU with the virus.
Oct 29, 2021 18:01
Quiet Halloween for local fire crews with very few bonfires reported
Fire services in the Shannonside region reported a quieter than normal Halloween bonfires and incidents. A total of seven bonfires were responded to by crews
Nov 2, 2020 12:49
Rathcroghan's Cave of the Cats the birth place of Halloween
The ancient Royal site of Rathcroghan, famous for Queen Maeve and the Cattle Raid of the Cooley, is also the ancestral home of Samhain. Mike
Oct 31, 2019 16:55Shannonside Newsletter
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