Halloween festival in Darndale 2012

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John Healy speaks to MADELEINE EBBS of Dublin City Council to learn about the Darndale Halloween festival 2012. They discuss the dangers of Bonfires and Fireworks at Halloween and also talk about the four supervised bonfires happening in the area, organised as part of the Halloween Festival 2012. They discuss what will be a part of the festivities including fire breathers and a drumming band as well as a fancy dress parade.

They continue by discussing how the festivals purpose is to try offer a safe alternative to illegal events, by providing supervised gatherings in the local areas.

Duration: 07'40" DATE: October 24, 2012
Interviewer:John Healy
Producer:John Healy
Interviewee:Madeleine Ebbs
Themes:Irish Life & Culture, Local Current Affairs, Local Arts & Culture, Community Events
Keywords:halloween, halloween 202, darndale halloween festival, dangerous fireworks, dangerous fires, community safety, darndale, dublin city council
LocationDarndale Time Period:2012
Type:Sound Language:English
Creator:Near FM Publisher:Near FM
Identifier:NEARFM_20121024_NST_002
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