Young urged to respect older people at Halloween

IT’S fun for the young, but Halloween can be a nightmare for many older people.

Now a national support group is urging young people celebrating the traditional holiday to show respect for their elders.

“We’re not killjoys, but every day we receive five to 10 calls from older people who are living in fear,” said Mary Nally of Third Age, the active retirement group based in Summerhill, Co Meath.