Each year, Accident and Emergency departments are filled with children who receive horrific and painful injuries as a result of the misuse of fireworks and bonfires. Find out about Dublin City Council Halloween events.

Tips for a Safe Halloween:

• Download our Bonfire Safety Leaflet
• If you see material such as pallets, tyres and old furniture being hoarded in advance of Halloween please contact the phone line 1800251500 or by email to waste.management@dublincity.ie
  
• Do not leave material lying around that may be taken for a bonfire; many garage or garden shed items such as petrol, white spirits, diesel, aerosols, batteries, tins of paint, bottles and tyres are extremely dangerous if set on fire
  
• Do not facilitate illegal bonfires or firework displays on or near your home or property
  
• Contact the Local Authority if you see a bonfire being built or lit close to buildings, trees, overhead cables, underground services or car parking areas
  
• Explain the dangers of illegal fireworks and bonfires to children and teenagers
  
• Stay a safe distance from bonfires and fireworks – wind can carry sparks long distances and can cause permanent injuries and scars
  
• Stay with your children and escort them on “trick or treat” visits, parties and events
  
• Keep dangerous substances such as oil, petrol and diesel away from fires or fireworks
  
• Parents, businesses and householders – Do not provide any materials for bonfires
  
• Do not buy, use or supply fireworks
  
• Respect the work of the Emergency Services, Council Staff and the Garda
  
• Keep pets indoors on Halloween night
• Above All – Be Safe and Stay Safe