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As in previous years during the run-up to Halloween, Mayo Garda is issuing a warning about the serious dangers associated with using fireworks.

The sense of relief is palpable this week as the October Bank Holiday rolls in and finally, the 2011 Irish presidential election campaign comes to a close. For better or worse we have now elected our new president and whatever political elections, by-elections, local or national arise in the next seven years, all going well, we won't have to worry about who will occupy the Áras for that period at least.

There will be a children's fancy dress Halloween disco this evening, October 28, in Halla Acla, Achill Sound, from 6.30pm until 9.30pm.

The Ghost tour at Shankill Castle is set to be extremely frightening this Halloween. Shankill Castle has just undergone a study by the Kilkenny Investigative Paranormal Society.

The Ghost tour at Shankill Castle is set to be extremely frightening this Halloween. Shankill Castle has just undergone a study by the Kilkenny Investigative Paranormal Society.

On Halloween night Young Irish Film Makers will hold the premiere of their summer production First Confession.

THE LITTLE Cinema Club will hold its Halloween party in Kelly’s, Bridge Street, on Tuesday at 9pm. It will be a fancy dress event with Halloween themed films on display.

THIS SUNDAY Galway Omniplex is offering the chance to celebrate Halloween with a day out for the whole family. As well as the usual selection of great family films, there will be face-painting and spot prizes for children who come to the cinema in fancy dress.

OF ALL the festive occasions celebrated during the year, perhaps the one that has changed most is Halloween where the old customs of ducking the apple or finding the ring in the barmbrack have been largely exchanged for an emphasis on horror stories - the more ghoulish the better.

ON SUNDAY at 8pm Galway Arts Centre will host a freaky fun night of Halloween hi-jinks. The evening will kick off with a psychic ice cream workshop by local artist Mitch Conlon followed by a dunking, drawing, wrapping and catching obstacle course that will see patrons battle it out for a monstrous prize. Galway city arts officer James C Harrold will lead an eerie tour of the building, unveiling the centre’s hidden history, formerly the residence of the legendary Lady Gregory.