Halloween is now just days away, with the country preparing for a spooky season like no other.
In recent times, mask-wearing has taken on a new – even more frightening – resonance, as a safety measure against the spread of Covid-19.
But as we approach the scariest night of the year, it’ll be a relief to don a mask for the purposes of dressing up, rather than going to the supermarket.
With time running out until the big night – and many supermarkets not selling Halloween outfits as questions swirl over whether they class as “essential” – here are five websites where you can snap up a mask.
But hurry – even with next-day delivery, time is running out!
Thecostumeshop.ie
Based in Laois, the biggest costume shop in the country has a huge range of Halloween masks and outfits.
Prices vary, but the Portlaoise store does offer next-day delivery as well as a collection service if you hour two to three hours in advance of collection.
Fancydressstore.ie
This Stillorgan-based store offers everything from Bigfoot masks to pirate costumes – and also offers novelty Halloween-themed face masks.
With 3-5 day shipping, you’d want to get your skates on, but you could order here and be all masked up for the big night.
Fundelia.ie
There’s a huge selection on this website – and the offer of next-day delivery.
Check it out for a selection of particularly extravagant masks ahead of Halloween.
Little Star Parties
Another online outlet offering Halloween masks and costumes to those of us rushing to get something in ahead of the day.
And with both next-day delivery and the option to collect (it’s based in Co Leitrim), this site will have you kitted out in ghostly garb for the night in question.
Myfancydress.ie
Collection isn’t an option at this Longford party shop, but delivery only takes a day or two for those on the hunt for a mask.
With 1960s-themed costumes as well as a dazzling array of Halloween masks, you could do much worse.
