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#558 Councils vs. Kids: The Bonfire Bust-Up
Episode 558

#558 Councils vs. Kids: The Bonfire Bust-Up

The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up) · Niall Boylan

October 23, 20251h 3m

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Show Notes

On today’s show, Niall Boylan talks Halloween — and asks the big question: should bonfires be allowed, just for one night of the year?

We read an email from a mother furious that her 12-year-old son and his friends had their Halloween bonfire wood confiscated by the council after a neighbour complained. She says the Gardaí and local authorities are ruining Halloween for kids — but are they just keeping people safe?

Niall throws it open to listeners:

🔥 The pros: It’s tradition, community fun, and harmless once a year.

🚒 The cons: Fire hazards, pollution, injuries,