HALLOWEEN
- Denis Cromie
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Re: HALLOWEEN
Great info Rocker. I'm wore out here handing out goodies to the kids but their not interested in apples and nuts,just sweets. Nice to see the tradition continue.
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Re: HALLOWEEN
Not one child called here
it's not the same around here anymore 


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Re: HALLOWEEN
Good!
Now lets abolish the xthing and I'll be a happy man.

Now lets abolish the xthing and I'll be a happy man.

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Re: HALLOWEEN
NEVER I can hear Sleigh Bells in the Distance





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Re: HALLOWEEN
Never, she said NeverSnowhite wrote:NEVER I can hear Sleigh Bells in the Distance![]()
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William Allen White
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Snowhite wrote:NEVER I can hear Sleigh Bells in the Distance![]()
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You're barred Snowy!

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Re: HALLOWEEN
Rocker wrote:Never, she said Never![]()
You too Rocker!

Re: HALLOWEEN
Fire Brigade getting 999 calls every 40 seconds (indo website)
Re: HALLOWEEN
Lots of children and dressed up adults here to-night.
All very polite and ready to do a trick when asked.
Sinéad
All very polite and ready to do a trick when asked.
Sinéad
Re: HALLOWEEN
Strum wrote:Rocker wrote:Never, she said Never![]()
You too Rocker!
Bah humbug !



Re: HALLOWEEN
Some young children called to the door -parents watching over them -great to see.
Allover within less than an hour

Allover within less than an hour









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Re: HALLOWEEN
Busy night in this part of Sallynoggin, we had about ten callers and all accompanied with adults. Busiest year for ages, great to see the kids dressed up and keeping alive the ancient tradition. Booooooo
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Re: HALLOWEEN
Strum wrote:Good!![]()
Now lets abolish the xthing and I'll be a happy man.
Strum as a new member I am getting a vibe that you dislike




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Re: HALLOWEEN
Helium wrote:Strum as a new member I am getting a vibe that you dislikethe big day next month. The one where we all spend too much, eat too much,drink too much, get harassed in the shops, have trouble getting parking, buy and receive presents nobody really wants and feel depressed when it's all over - would that be right or have I got the wrong impression and you are secretly looking forward to THAT DAY since January 1st???
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Something like that Helium.

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Re: HALLOWEEN
Helium wrote:Strum wrote:Good!![]()
Now lets abolish the xthing and I'll be a happy man.
Strum as a new member I am getting a vibe that you dislikethe big day next month. The one where we all spend too much, eat too much,drink too much, get harassed in the shops, have trouble getting parking, buy and receive presents nobody really wants and feel depressed when it's all over - would that be right or have I got the wrong impression and you are secretly looking forward to THAT DAY since January 1st???
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I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today.
William Allen White
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Re: HALLOWEEN
Just thinking this morning about the Samhain
The family's ancestors were honoured and invited home whilst harmful spirits were warded off. People wore costumes and masks to disguise themselves as harmful spirits and thus avoid harm. Bonfires and food played a large part in the festivities. The bones of slaughtered livestock were cast into a communal fire, household fires were extinguished and started again from the bonfire. Food was prepared for the living and the dead, food for the ancestors who were in no position it eat it, was ritually shared with the less well off.
Christianity incorporated the honouring of the dead into the Christian calendar with All Saints (All Hallows) on November 1st, followed by All Souls on November 2nd. The wearing of costumes and masks to ward off harmful spirits survived as Halloween customs.
Just back from Austria where the big celebration at this time of year is All Souls. Families gather to visit the graveyard and remember deceased family members.They treat it as a joyful celebration of the family and chat and visit in the days leading up to All Souls. It really struck me that we have allowed this great tradition fade in our more prosperous years! I'll be away to Deansgrange to reconnect with my tribe. In the meantime..
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
The family's ancestors were honoured and invited home whilst harmful spirits were warded off. People wore costumes and masks to disguise themselves as harmful spirits and thus avoid harm. Bonfires and food played a large part in the festivities. The bones of slaughtered livestock were cast into a communal fire, household fires were extinguished and started again from the bonfire. Food was prepared for the living and the dead, food for the ancestors who were in no position it eat it, was ritually shared with the less well off.
Christianity incorporated the honouring of the dead into the Christian calendar with All Saints (All Hallows) on November 1st, followed by All Souls on November 2nd. The wearing of costumes and masks to ward off harmful spirits survived as Halloween customs.
Just back from Austria where the big celebration at this time of year is All Souls. Families gather to visit the graveyard and remember deceased family members.They treat it as a joyful celebration of the family and chat and visit in the days leading up to All Souls. It really struck me that we have allowed this great tradition fade in our more prosperous years! I'll be away to Deansgrange to reconnect with my tribe. In the meantime..
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today.
William Allen White
William Allen White
Re: HALLOWEEN
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"any apples or nuts" 


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Re: HALLOWEEN
Ha, there was a fellow on the radio yesterday morning advising that having fireworks was illegal....well with the number of them going off all around here the guards would be run off their feet
Great bonfire in Shankill lit up the beach for hours. No callers though, I'd say the children prefer the bonfires.


I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today.
William Allen White
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Re: HALLOWEEN
Yesterday morning.
Phantom of Glasthule
Noises under the pavement started off Halloween for some early morning pedestrians as they called 112/999 in desperation.
Local emergency services from Dun Laoghaire including Gardai, Coast Guard, Dublin Fire Brigade along with personnel from DLRCC investigated the strange noises. Our investigation and search found, what you get with High Spring Tides, Storm Drains and Baby Seals.
Powerful enthusiasm from Dun Laoghaire Fire Station crew opened the hatches, the manholes and followed the drains while aiding the Phantom Seal back to Dublin Bay.
We wish our colleagues on the Front line emergency services in Dun Laoghaire area & surrounds a safe watch tonight, this Halloween day, while out helping out those in need.

Phantom of Glasthule
Noises under the pavement started off Halloween for some early morning pedestrians as they called 112/999 in desperation.
Local emergency services from Dun Laoghaire including Gardai, Coast Guard, Dublin Fire Brigade along with personnel from DLRCC investigated the strange noises. Our investigation and search found, what you get with High Spring Tides, Storm Drains and Baby Seals.
Powerful enthusiasm from Dun Laoghaire Fire Station crew opened the hatches, the manholes and followed the drains while aiding the Phantom Seal back to Dublin Bay.
We wish our colleagues on the Front line emergency services in Dun Laoghaire area & surrounds a safe watch tonight, this Halloween day, while out helping out those in need.
