How to have a Hell of a good — and safe — time at Halloween

There is plenty of potential for Halloween pitfalls, from fireworks and bonfires to button batteries and allergies... here's how to look after your kids at this time of year

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Children all over Ireland are trying on their costumes, gearing up for trick-or-treating tonight, anticipating the goodies they’ll bring back. The grisly decorations are up, the pumpkin carved, and spooky stories are flying around.

It’s exciting — and scary in a fun way, and that’s how we want it. But there is plenty of potential for Halloween pitfalls, from fireworks and bonfires to button batteries and allergies.