By Sean Moriarty

Killarney Fire Service is wishing everyone a safe and fun Hallowe'en - but urged caution when it comes to bonfires and candles.

Thousand will mark the year's most scary date on Monday night but with fun comes an element of danger. Local fire officer Martin O’Grady has issued a list of precautions families can take to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time. They include the use of battery candles where possible. “If you use a real candle, use with extreme caution. Make sure children are watched at all times when candles are lit,” he said. “Be sure to place candle-lit pumpkins well away from anything that can burn and far enough out of the way of trick-or-treaters, doorsteps, or walkways.” Bonfires are another traditional element to festivities and not having a bonfire is “like not having turkey with your Christmas dinner”, he added. “Don’t attend unsupervised bonfires,” he added. “Stay well back from bonfires as they are unstable and collapse as they burn. Don’t use accelerants to start bonfires such as petrol or diesel.” Trick or treaters should be aware of their surroundings as many costumes are dark or black. “In poorly lit areas be sure to be safe and be seen and use flash lights,” he said. “Happy Hallowe'en from all at Kerry Fire and Rescue Service.”

FIREWORKS

There has been a separate warning about fireworks after a wayward fire cracker found its way on to a Killarney Celtic training pitch after being launched from a nearby estate earlier this week.

“Luckily no one was injured,” club vice chair Paul Sherry said.

Be mindful of pets, dogs and cats can get spooked by fireworks.