Irish Tyre Dealers Cautioned not to Fuel Halloween Bonfires

Halloween can oft be a spirited affair in the Emerald Isle, and one newspaper has called upon tyre dealers to do their bit in keeping festivities under control. Reporting on the Irish tradition of bonfire lighting on the eve of All Saints Day, the Galway Advertiser quotes a local policing committee chairman as saying the “gardai will do everything to increase patrols in the city to eliminate illegal bonfires. Tyre companies will also be called to ensure they do not give out any old tyres, and if they do they will be prosecuted.

“I am however hoping that there are no illegal bonfires this year, as they cause a lot of damage to the area, and there is a high cost in clearing them up,” councilor Padraig Conneely continued. “Halloween is a festive occasion, and I would encourage people to take part in the old age activities of calling to doors rather than attending illegal bonfires. It is a nice time for children and should be celebrated safely, and without injury.”