How to have 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

Children all over Ireland are trying on their costumes, gearing up for trick-or-treating tonight, anticipating the goodies they’ll bring back. Picture: iStock

This article was originally published on October 31, 2023.

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.