PHOTOS: Scary monsters replace Irish kids in schools around the country

It’s the start of the mid-term break, and that means one thing - lots of little monsters made their way to schools around the country on Friday morning. But where have all the children gone?

Amy and Tim Wright, Kinsale

Here are some of the best photos sent to the Irish Examiner by fans on Facebook.

Ríon and Fia Comerford dressed up as a ghost pirate and the pooka for their school Halloween party. They were ready for school at 7.30am yesterday morning.

Ríon and Fia Comerford, Glanmire

Gillian Coleman sent us a photo of this scary pirate in Cork.

Heather Tan took a photo of these terrifying creatures she found outside her house yesterday.

11-year-old Amy and Tim Wright are out to scare everyone in Kinsale this weekend.

Amy and Tim Wright, Kinsale

Mags Clancy Rice worked her magic on this ghastly group - and all were ready for school before 8.30am!

Conn and Kira O’Connell dressed up as a zombie and a clown for school in Killnamartyra yesterday.

Conn and Kira O’Connell, Killnamartyra

We bet you’ve never seen a stormtrooper with a zombie bride before. Katie and Sam were all set for their school parties on Friday morning.

Katie and Sam

Rachel and Charlotte Roche make a very cute but spooky team.

Rachel and Charlotte Roche

Luka and Ruby Ferreira really impressed us with their amazing costumes.

Luka and Ruby Ferreira

Abigail Wright worked very hard to help her mother, Natalie, make this very impressive Dracula costume. Great work Abigail!

Abigail Wright