Greystones Garda Fireworks Arrest

Bray fireworks by Fearghal Breathnach

ith a little planning and common sense, fireworks can be pretty darn spectacular.

The Charlesland seizure

Without any planning and feck-all common sense, they can, of course, be a pain in the ariel repeaters.

They can also be pretty dangerous.

Greystones garda have just released a statement after they stopped a vehicle earlier this week and found a large number of fireworks. The male behind the wheel was arrested, stating that, according to gardaí, ‘he was headed to Charlesland to sell them to local youths‘.

Mary-Kate Hardy’s face-offs

The gardaí also released the following advice on Halloween…

Every Halloween, An Garda Síochána and the Fire Service receive a high number of callouts to bonfires and firework related incidents. An Garda Síochána are urging parents to stay safe and not to buy illegal fireworks for their children this Halloween.

It’s an offence for anyone to possess fireworks without a license. The possession of unlicensed fireworks can result in a fine of up to €10,000 or up to five years imprisonment, or both. Fireworks cause damage to property, injury to people and animals, and can be an annoyance to elderly people. An Garda Síochána will continue to confiscate any fireworks found in the possession of persons without a license.

But we know that in the real world everyone needs useful Tips for a safe Halloween

• If you are attending an organised fireworks and bonfire display, stay a safe distance away as wind can carry sparks long distances
• Young children should be accompanied by an adult when trick-or-treating
• If you are trick-or-treating, skip houses with no lights on
• Wear reflective material so that you can clearly be seen by motorists and cyclists
• Fire resistant materials should be used for costumes
• Keep pets indoors on Halloween night

We’re currently pulling together a complete guide to Halloween in Greystones 2021 somewhere over here.

Cover pic: Culture Night 2011 James Griffin