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A round-up of the best activities, concerts and family-friendly events to attend around Ireland over the October break

Spooky smells haunting your home? From wet dogs to musty drains, discover what causes five common fall odours and how to get rid of them for a fresher home this season.

There is joy in being a little scared. From pleasantly spooky atmospheres to frights that make your fingers fidget on the controller. Our team has played many horror-themed indie games, from cozy to creepy, and we’re excited to share some of our favorites to keep players frightened and having fun this Halloween season. CloverPit What’s […]

EXCLUSIVE: Made By Us, the studio arm of creator management firm Made By All, has partnered with frequent horror collaborators Image Nation Studios and Spooky Pictures to launch Made By Spooky, a new creator-first horror label. Made By Spooky will house and produce original short form, vertical serialized and longform IP revolving around digital native […]

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