Stand out in a sea of rollerblading Barbies and cowboy Kens.
As September draws to a close, the aroma of pumpkin spice hangs heavily in the air, indicating that spooky season is creeping in and the time to start planning your viral Halloween costume is now. Luckily, there's been plenty of inspiration over the past year, with bizarre news stories a'plenty just crying out to be interpreted in costume form.
From the RTÉ slush fund to the Portmarnock meteor hole, here are 15 uniquely Irish costume ideas for this Halloween.
Dr. Marie Cassidy on Dancing With the Stars
The "only in Ireland" discourse reached its fully evolved form this year when the former State Pathologist was announced as a contestant on Dancing With the Stars.
Who says we have no celebs left?
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The RTÉ slush fund
Complete the look with a pair of Havaianas and a company card with no limit and you're good to go.
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Paul Mescal as Gladiator
The only Roman Empire we're interested in. Pair an armour vest with a six pack carved into it with a pair of GAA shorts and boom - You'll be instantly transformed into Maynooth's most famous export.
The Wexford cocaine trawler
Take inspiration from
Kojaque's Evergreen container ship costume and transform yourself into instant viral sensation, the Wexford cocaine trawler. Construct a seafaring vessel out of cardboard, attach multiple plastic baggies of flour to yourself and bob's your uncle.
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Cillian Murphy at a press junket
Don a black V neck, some icy blue contact lenses, a floppy 90s boyband wig and a facial expression of dissociation verging on pure disgust, and the look is complete.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-wx-5SKRKc
David, the space enthusiast who discovered the Portmarnock Meteor Hole
Unlike fellow viral sensation The Man Who Slipped on the Ice, David the space enthusiast hasn't been granted anonymity so we predict a number of Halloween costumes inspired by him this year. The look is quite simple - a classic white tee, ill-fitting denim jeans and of course, a stone you're convinced fell from outer space to accessorise.
A child at the Ploughing
Emulate this hardy lad enjoying his 14th year at the National Ploughing Championships by donning a black puffer jacket, an agri-company branded beanie and a lapel mic. Accessorise with a toy tractor brandishing a ludicrous price tag to tie the look together.
An EP drug surrender bin
Another one that's simple, yet effective. Piece together your own drug drop box with green card, then peep through the slot hole with your eyes, like Pennywise in the sewer waiting for his next victim.
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The ukulele-playing priest from Donegal
Not to be confused with Andrew Scott's sexy priest. Or maybe he can be - I'll leave that up to your own interpretation.
George Michael skullin' a can of Harp
Maybe a little niche, but the real ones will appreciate it.
Michael Healy Rae
Don a paddy cap and a white shirt and hold onto a block of turf like it's your long lost lover and your transformation into the Kingdom's most controversial politician will be complete.
Couples costumes
An important subcategory, with no shortage of inspiration for 2023.
Noel Kelly and Ryan Tubridy
For Noel, simply find a pinstripe mobster style suit that looks like a cast off from the Bugsy Malone wardrobe department, completed with a pair of Spy Kids-esque early 2000s sunnies and for Ryan, your old debs suit and a look of whimsical dejection will suffice.
Artist's impression of Noel Kelly & Ryan Tubridy arriving at PAC next week! #RyanTubridy #NoelKelly #PAC #RTEgate #RTESecretpayments #OireachtasTV #OireachtasCommittee #RTE #Tubridy #FlipFlops pic.twitter.com/Opc6nnOJTo
— Niall O'Loughlin Artist (@nialloloughlin) July 6, 2023
Cassie Stokes and interviewee
Our own Cassie has certainly had people talking with her interview series this year, and has taken every parody in her stride. Pop on a pair of mirror sunglasses and grab a mic - the interviewee is welcome to dress as a Hot Pep Slice from B*mbino, if that's what feels right.
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The Portmarnock meteor hole diggers
We couldn't just have one nod to the Great Meteor Hole of 2023 on this list. Also workable as a couples costume - grab two green plastic spades, some knock-off Gucci caps and a proud, primary school photo day-esque grin and the look is complete.
A Garda and a Bank of Ireland ATM
He protecc, he attacc, he picks up the BOI IT team's slacc.
Did we miss out a viral moment you reckon is crying out to be artfully interpreted in costume form? Let us know!
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