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GET TO ALTON TOWERS BY HOOK OR BY SPOOK

THRILLSEEKERS and families searching for spine-tingling spooks and scares this Halloween can look to the annual Scarefest at Alton Towers from October 15 to 31. Irish Ferries is offering a package that includes a two-night stay at the nearby Holiday Inn Express Hotel for two adults and two children under 12 for €396. Bookings on 0818 300 400, or for further information visit www.irishferries.com/alton

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