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Are fireworks illegal in Ireland?

Partly. Fireworks are restricted in Ireland. Only F1 items like party poppers are legal; others need a licence.

Only category F1 (party poppers, Christmas crackers, some sparklers) is legal for the public; importing, holding, selling or using anything else without a licence is an offence (Explosives Act 1875 s.80): up to EUR10,000 and 5 years. Dept of Justice 2025 campaign.

Source: Explosives Act 1875 s.80

• Ireland is one of 4 countries where fireworks are banned, and 10 more restrict them.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 1.
• In Europe: banned in 1 of 39 countries.

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Other countries that ban fireworks

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