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Huge seizure of illegal fireworks in Midlands town

Roscrea and Nenagh Gardaí, with assistance from the Garda Southern Region Dog Unit, searched a property in Roscrea on Thursday last and seized a significant quantity of illegal fireworks. The Gardaí said the fireworks would have caused a disturbance ...

02 Oct 2023 at 19:14

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Longford Community Sergeant warns against the purchase of illegal fireworks this Halloween

Gardaí have issued a pre-Halloween warning to the public to be aware of the dangers of fireworks and the criminal penalties that apply, with Operation Tombola aiming to prevent the importation, sale and distribution of illegal fireworks. “Selling ...

22 Oct 2020 at 11:00

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Halloween horrors: eye blinded, hand, stomach, face and thumb injuries already reported

Dublin Fire Brigade launched its Halloween Safety Campaign 2019 on Friday last, and again warns parents and communities of the huge dangers which can - and have - occurred at bonfires, using illegal fireworks. Also read: Derry Girls to become ...

27 Oct 2019 at 12:53

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Gardaí make significant seizure of fireworks in Longford

Gardaí have seized fireworks as part of Operation Tombola in Longford on Tuesday October 6, 2020. Also read: Longford TD calls for immediate closure of bookie shops in fight to stop spread of Covid-19 Shortly after 8pm Gardaí from Longford ...

07 Oct 2020 at 16:07

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Reports of illegal fireworks being set off in Ballymahon

Traders in Ballymahon are asking locals to be vigilant and to report the setting off of fireworks in the area to local gardaí. A number of fireworks have been set off on the Nally's garage side of the town over the past few mornings, it ...

16 Sept 2020 at 15:57

Local News

Fireworks Explainer - What is the law in Ireland?

The Department of Justice says fireworks are classified as explosives and the most common constituent is black powder (gunpowder), however some contain substances that are even more dangerous. The Department says that because they are ...

30 Oct 2020 at 18:52

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How to keep your dog calm during fireworks as charity highlights dangers for pets

Halloween fireworks are having a devastating impact nationwide on Guide and Assistance Dogs and their owners, according to Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. Fireworks are been set off for weeks ahead of Halloween on the last day of ...

17 Oct 2022 at 13:50

Horse Racing

'Shark' Hanlon eyeing summer campaign with Wordsworth

John Hanlon is in no rush to map out a plan for new recruit Wordsworth, with the trainer anticipating a summer campaign for the ex-Aidan O’Brien inmate. In his Classic season, the Galileo colt competed at the highest level, ...

29 Nov 2022 at 12:54

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‘More than 10,000’ performers parade in London for New Year’s Day celebration

More than 10,000 performers from across the globe are said to have paraded through London to celebrate New Year’s Day. Entertainers wearing gold outfits danced to Abba’s music, a brass band wearing green uniforms played to ...

01 Jan 2024 at 18:37

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'Some pets can be terrified' - ISPCA asks people to consider effect of fireworks on animals

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) is asking people to consider the affect illegal fireworks has on animals this Halloween. According to the ISPCA's Chief Executive Officer, Dr Cyril ...

06 Oct 2022 at 17:25

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Man arrested after young woman struck by firework suffered 'serious' facial injury

A man in his twenties has been arrested after a young woman struck by a firework suffered a "serious injury" to her face. The incident occurred at Eyre Square in County Galway shortly after midnight on October 22 ...

17 Nov 2021 at 17:33

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'Consider the fear and distress on animals' - Fireworks Awareness Campaign launched

Minister of State, Minister Browne TD, has today launched an awareness raising campaign urging against the misuse of fireworks, in collaboration with An Garda Síochána, the Irish Society for Prevention of ...

26 Sept 2023 at 15:06

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