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THE DUBLIN COUNCILS are preparing Halloween events in a new way this year as Covid-19 public health measures remain in place.
Dublin is currently at Level Three of the Living with Covid roadmap until October 9, when the government will review the situation.
Outdoor gatherings of up to 15 people are permitted at this time under current restrictions.
Medical Director Dr. Ronan Glynn said tonight that it is still too early to make trick-or-treating recommendations for Halloween, but recommendations will be made closer to the moment if necessary.
While we await more advice on this, here is what Dublin City and County Councils have planned so far.
Dublin City Hall
DCC will not plan any large-scale events, in accordance with public health measures currently in place.
Instead, it is organizing a program with local communities and youth projects to “maximize what we can accomplish together given the constraints under which we are all operating,” a council spokesperson said.
This program has not yet been finalized and more details are expected next month.
The Bram Stoker Festival, which takes place annually from the end of October, will launch later this week. It will feature a series of spooky physical and virtual events.
In Cabra and Glasnevin, local residents are also planning some in-person events for children if restrictions allow.
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South Dublin City Hall
The South Dublin City Council is planning a host of online activities for children and adults alike.
An interactive online workshop conducted by various online libraries will teach children how to make healthy treats for Halloween.
Lucan residents are being asked to submit their creepiest photos with awards for best family dress, best haunted house, and best carved pumpkin. Send to [email protected] starting October 12.
The North Clondalkin Library is hosting a Halloween coloring contest. Individuals can collect a coloring page in the library or download it from the library’s Facebook page before returning by October 31 for a chance to win prizes.
The Ballyroan Library will have fall crafts for adults and spooky crafts for kids through Zoom planned for the end of next month.
This library is also running a pumpkin carving contest – submit entries to [email protected] with a photo, name, age, and design details. The contest is open to all children ages five and up and the deadline is October 28.
There will also be a costume competition with chalk games and prizes outside the Ballyroan Library on Halloween at 3pm.
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For more details on booking events online at individual libraries, visit:
Dublin Fingal
Dublin Fingal has a similar plan for online events organized by libraries.
A Halloween craft session and spooky story time suitable for ages seven to 12 are in the works for next month.
The events will be uploaded to the Fingal Libraries YouTube channel.
The City Council postponed the annual Flame Festival due to the uncertainty caused by Covid-19.
Typically this takes place at 13 locations throughout the county. The council’s events team plans to return the festival “with a bang” when restrictions are eased with a fireworks-themed event to be held at a later date.
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown
In Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, libraries will host Halloween story and craft events online during the middle week. The details of these are being finalized at this time.
The annual Samhain walk held by the council on October 25 has been canceled due to the pandemic.
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