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October 30 2008

Halloween fun at Galway Social Space
BY KERNAN ANDREWS The Galway Social Space at 24 Middle Street will hold a fun-filled day of activity tomorrow to celebrate Halloween. The centre will host traditional Halloween games, such as apples on string, and basins of sweets and flour will be available for children, as well as face painters and balloon makers. Weather permitting, The Spacers will be outside Lynch's Castle on Shop Street from 3pm. The Galway Social Space is an independently run, community and cultural centre opposite An Taibhdhearc. Go to www.galwayspace.org

Haunted House at Brigit's Garden
A Wicked Witch has cast a spell on Brigit's Garden in Roscahill and has turned it into a Haunted House for Halloween, full of ghosts, ghouls, and strange beasties. The people who run Brigit's Garden are appealing for children to come to their aid and break the Witch's spell by following the clues and discovering her true identity. The Haunted House promises spooky fun for all, with a minimum recommended age of five years. The houses features a variety of special effects and live characters. The Haunted House runs from 2pm to 6pm this Sunday and Monday and on Thursday October 30 and Friday 31. Tickets are 8 (adult/child) and 34 (family - two adults and three children) and are available at the door or online at www.brigitsgarden.ie
Pauline McLoughlin, Lidl store manager, presents Jason Keenan with flowers and champagne for being the first customer at the opening of the latest Lidl store at Doughiska on Thursday morning. Photo:-Mike Shaughnessy

Public urged to report illegal fireworks to gardai Have spooky, but
Fireworks can maim and kill, according to Galway gardai who are urging any concerned member of the public to report the sale or possession of these illegal products. Gardai are again advising the public that the use and sale of fireworks is illegal in Ireland and a fine of 10,000 can be given to anyone caught in possession of them. Fireworks available on the black market are dangerous and may not be manufactured to a high standard. This lack of quality control can result in fireworks being defective and extremely dangerous. Fireworks are explosives and cause serious distress to many people, particularly the more vulnerable members of our community. Gardai are warning parents to be aware that fireworks are potentially lethal weapons, that it is not acceptable to give them to children. BY MARTINA NEE Have some spooky, but safe, fun; this is the message from the HSE West this Halloween as fireworks, bonfires, costumes and even boiled sweets can cause an injury to your little ghoul. The HSE is calling on parents and young people to be extra vigilant in relation to safety during the Halloween period. The HSE warn that illegal fireworks and bangers are mostly on sale in markets and from street traders throughout the country and are liable to be substandard and cause injury. Bonfires are also a big part of Halloween and can often contain highly combustible materials that can cause respiratory problems and burns. According to the HSE, this time of year is the busiest for the fire services and extremely hectic for ambulance and hospital

safe fun this Halloween, says HSE
services. Parents are also advised to ensure that their children are accompanied whilst visiting houses during trick or treat and that their fancy dress outfits do not contribute to accidents. Long outfits can sometimes cause children to trip and fall and masks can obscure vision, reduce hearing, or interfere with normal breathing. Dr Melissa Canny, Department of Public Health, HSE West says, "Illegal fireworks are manufactured without safety standards and can cause serious injuries. Parents should ensure their children do not play with fireworks or bangers. Every year children sustain injuries and may be scarred for life as a result. Bonfires are also another cause for concern and we would urge parents to make sure that their children do not attend unsupervised bonfires. Parents should also be aware that nuts and boiled sweets may cause obstruction and choking and should check their child's goodie bags. We're not trying to be killjoys but we do not want anyone to be injured or killed whilst celebrating Halloween."

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