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Published 14:40 25 Oct 2012 BST
Updated 11:13 15 Jun 2015 BST
No matter where you are for this bank holiday weekend, there is plenty for you to do. Here are our picks for Halloween.
Dublin: The Rocky Horror Weekender
Four Dame Lame have three different DJs playing over the weekend. They will also be giving out prizes for the best dressed but you’ll have to get in touch to reserve your place.

Galway: The Galway Abooo Halloween Festival
You are in for a ghoul-orious time at this themed event for the whole family. It kicks off on 8:00pm on Saturday evening with street spectacle and ends with the Fancy Dress Party Trail on the Sunday night.

Kilkenny: Costume Party
Left Bank in Kilkenny are giving away a €500 prize for the best costume on Saturday and Sunday. There will also be two DJs to provide the entertainment.

Cork: Guinness Cork Jazz Festival
Running from Friday until Monday, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival offers something a little different for this time of the year. With some of the biggest names in the music industry and the black stuff, it’s bound to be great fun.

Dublin: Horrorthon Film Festival
The Halloween film festival is being held at the Irish Film Institute in Temple Bar from Thursday to Sunday. From flesh-eating zombies to murderous psychopaths, you are guaranteed for a fright.

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