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A Sligo Councillor is warning that the use of illegal fireworks in the lead up to Halloween will a disturbing impact on various sections of the community.   Councillor Arthur Gibbons has issued the warning as local authorities have urged the public to report anonymously bonfire stockpiles.   Dedicated phone…

The acting chief fire officer in Sligo is warning people not to use fireworks this Halloween. Marian Coakley says malfunctioning fireworks have led to life changing injuries in the past. Every year people present with serious injuries in hospital sustained as a result of using fireworks. Marian Coakley says fireworks…

With Halloween tonight, the National Standards Authority of Ireland are warning parents to be on the look out for fake ‘CE marks’. The ‘CE Mark’ guarantess that products marketed at children are meeting Irish and International standards. However, some people produce fake marks which means that the product such as…

With Halloween just around the corner, Gardaí say that injuries happen every year due to fireworks. Fireworks are a hot issue each year with some instances of injury and damage to property including this month where a firework was thrown at a young child in Sligo Town. Purchasing and owning…