Warning sounded in Sligo over illegal use of fireworks
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…
Firework warning ahead of Halloween
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…
Donegal County Council to look at installing CCTV following Halloween vandalism in Donegal Town
Donegal Councty Council are to look at installing CCTV cameras at the Diamond, Donegal Town following Halloween vandalism. A large number of potted flowers and plants were uprooted and thrown around the area. There was also a window broken at Arrow Harps FC Community Dressing Room in Riverstown, Co. Sligo…
UPDATED: Warnings and advice for Halloween
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…
Gardaí say injuries happen every year due to fireworks
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…