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Movies to Keep You Warm and Spooked

Written by Matthew Smith on October 24, 2024. Posted in Latest News, Uncategorized.

Have a WillowWarm cosy Halloween

The spooky season is now well upon us, and as the Irish winter weather becomes crisp and the evenings become darker, there’s no better excuse to stay in, light up a crackling WillowWarm cosy Halloween fire, and spooky movies. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly flicks to enjoy with the kids or spooky thrillers for after they’ve gone to bed, we’ve got you covered. We’ve lined up our top Halloween movies and where to watch or stream them. So, grab a cup of tea, some biscuits, and let the warm glow of your WillowWarm fire enhance your perfect Halloween/Bank Holiday movie marathon.

Family-Friendly Frights

Hocus Pocus – Disney+ (PG)

Halloween isn’t complete without an annual viewing of this cult classic. Follow the misadventures of three witches resurrected on Halloween night to steal as many children as possible. It’s the perfect mix of spooky and fun, and the whole family can enjoy it without any nightmares afterward! Don’t forget this movie now has an equally entertaining sequel.

Monsters, Inc. – Disney+ (G)

Who would have thought that monsters could be scared too? When a little girl sneaks into the monster world a fun adventure ensues as Sulley and Mike Wazowski try to protect her. Lighthearted, fun, and endlessly charming, this Pixar classic will keep the whole family engaged while cosy by your WillowWarm fire.

Hotel Transylvania – Netflix (PG)

Join Dracula and his monster pals at his luxurious resort for a laugh-filled adventure. When an ordinary human crashes his daughter’s birthday bash, chaos begins, but so do the laughs. This heartwarming story reminds us of the importance of family, all the while keeping the tone light and entertaining.

Twitches – Disney+ (PG)

Looking for something light-hearted and magical? Twitches is the perfect family-friendly movie for a cozy Halloween night. Twin sisters, played by Tia and Tamera Mowry, are separated at birth and only discover each other—and their magical powers—on their 21st birthday. They must join forces to save their mother and kingdom from unknown spooky forces at work. Full of charm, adventure, and sisterly love, Twitches is a fun pick for anyone looking to combine magic and Halloween in one delightful story.

The Nightmare Before Christmas – Disney+ (PG)

Pumpkin King Jack Skellington tries to take over Christmas in this beautifully crafted Tim Burton stop-motion film. It’s a seasonal must-watch, blending Halloween spookiness with the warmth of Christmas, making it a perfect choice for a cosy WillowWarm Halloween family movie night.

Coco – Disney+ (PG)

While not strictly a Halloween film, Coco brings the enchanting traditions of Día de los Muertos to life. Follow Miguel on his journey through the Land of the Dead and warm your heart with this touching film about family, tradition, and remembering those we’ve lost.

Grown-Up Screams for After the Kids are in Bed

Beetlejuice – Netflix (15)

Why not revisit a classic before seeing the long-awaited sequel in cinemas? Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice is a wonderfully weird tale about ghosts and mischievous characters. With Michael Keaton’s iconic performance, this film is the perfect blend of humour and horror for a more light-hearted, grown-up movie night.

A Quiet Place – Prime Video (15A)

Silence is key in this terrifying post-apocalyptic film. Starring John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, A Quiet Place will keep you on the edge of your seat as a family tries to survive in a world where the slightest noise can be dangerous. The perfect way to round out your night of grown-up Halloween thrills.

The Omen – Disney+ (18)

If you’re ready for a truly chilling film, The Omen will get your heart racing. This 1976 supernatural horror classic about a boy who is actually the spawn of the devil has stood the test of time, offering genuine, edge-of-your-seat moments of terror.

Carrie – Prime Video (18)

Stephen King’s unforgettable tale of telekinesis and revenge is brought to life in Brian de Palma’s Carrie. From its quiet beginnings to its unforgettable, shocking finale, this one is for horror fans who want to stay on edge all night.

Halloween – Netflix (18)

For slasher fans, there’s no better pick than the 2018 Halloween, which returns to the roots of the original 1978 film. Follow Laurie Strode as she faces her masked tormentor once again, with tense, nerve-wracking moments that’ll have you glancing over your shoulder even from the warmth of your cosy WillowWarm Halloween fire.

So, this bank holiday, warm up the home with WillowWarm, grab your cosiest blanket, and settle in for a night of spooky delights. Whether you’re sharing laughs with family or watching something a little scarier after dark, WillowWarm’s carbon-neutral briquettes will keep you toasty and relaxed all night long. Find your local stockist now.

Fairyhouse Gold Cup Sponsorship

Written by Matthew Smith on April 3, 2023. Posted in Latest News.

WillowWarm Briquettes are delighted to announce we are the new sponsor of the prestigious Grade 1 Novice Gold Cup which takes place on Easter Sunday, April 9, in Fairyhouse Racecourse.

To celebrate we’re giving away 2 tickets for the Fairyhouse Races on Easter Sunday to 5 lucky winners.

All you have to do is comment on our Facebook or Instagram posts where the competition was announced.

For further information about the Fairyhouse Easter Festival visit www.fairyhouse.ie.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Competition announced on Facebook and Instagram on April 3rd, 2023.

This competition can be entered via WillowWarm’s Facebook and Instagram pages. Follow the links for instructions on how to enter.

There are 5 sets of prizes to be won: 2 tickets to the Easter Sunday races at Fairyhouse for each winner.

This promotion is open to all residents of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, excluding employees of WillowWarm Briquettes, their agents or anyone professionally associated with this promotion. This competition is being run on both the WillowWarm Briquettes Facebook page and Instagram account.

Any person under the age of 18 must not enter without parental consent.

By entering this promotion, the entrant will be deemed to have read and understood these Terms and Conditions and to be bound by them.

The competition runs from April 3rd and closes at midnight on April 5th.

Five winners will be drawn at random via online software on April 6th, 2023.

There is no cash alternative. The prizes are non-transferable and non-changeable. WillowWarm Briquettes reserves the right to substitute a prize of similar or greater value should the circumstances make this necessary.

Any attempt to resell or auction all or part of the prizes will result in immediate cancellation of the prize.

The winners’ names will be drawn at random via online software. The winners will be notified via Instagram or Facebook comment/message on 6 April 2023. If acceptance of a prize is not received within 24 hours, WillowWarm Briquettes reserves the right to redraw a new winner for the prize.

We will never ask for bank details or to click on any links. We will also not ask the winner to contact us first but rather we will make contact directly. Please be careful of possible scam accounts.

Arrangements to get the tickets to the winners will be done as soon as possible after the winners’ acceptance.

Details of the winners’ names may be published on WillowWarm Briquettes assets (website, newsletter, social channels) and may be shared on the Fairyhouse Racecourse channels.

WillowWarm Briquettes reserves the right to terminate this promotion if circumstances beyond its control made this necessary.

Winners may be requested to take part in publicity arising from the promotions.

The promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram.

Jersey Sponsorship of Meath Minor Hurling. Alan Fox and John Breslin of WillowWarm meeting two members of the team.

Meath Minor Hurling Sponsorship

Written by Matthew Smith on March 6, 2023. Posted in Latest News.

In advance of the upcoming Leinster Minor Hurling Championship Shamrock Renewable Products, under the WillowWarm Briquettes brand name, is delighted to announce a two-year sponsorship deal of the Minor Hurling panel.

Based in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Balrath, Kells, carbon neutral WillowWarm Briquettes are grown and produced in Ireland and are an environmentally-friendly, value for money alternative to traditional fuel briquettes, giving off more heat with a long, clean burn.

Shamrock Renewable Products were represented at the sponsorship launch by Founder Alan Fox and business partner John Breslin. “With our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility based in Balrath, Kells currently employing over 60 people we’re delighted to be investing in our local sporting talent. We wish Ger and the team the very best for the season ahead and we look forward to a long partnership with Meath GAA.”

Meath Minor Committee Chairman Ray Finnegan: “On behalf of Coiste na Mí I am delighted to welcome Shamrock Renewable Products on board as sponsor of our Minor Hurlers and we are delighted that our Minor Hurlers jerseys will carry the WillowWarm Briquettes logo for the next two years. The fact that the Meath Minor Hurlers can attract such a high-profile local business is testament to the great strides being made in Meath hurling and with this sponsorship we hope to invest further in the improvement in our county underage hurling teams. We hope that this is the beginning of a lasting relationship between Shamrock Renewable Products and Meath GAA”.

Meath Minor Hurling Manager Ger O’Neill: “On behalf of the Meath Minor Hurling team I would like to take this opportunity of thanking John Breslin and Alan Fox of Shamrock Renewable Products for their sponsorship for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. It is a huge boost to these young hurlers in Meath that they can avail of everything that is required of the modern game, and we as management team and players will do all we can on the pitch to repay them for their generous sponsorship”.

Photo: Players Mark Leavy & Tom Condon with Alan Fox and John Breslin of WillowWarm Briquettes

Dermot Bannon holding a bale of WillowWarm Briquettes on a snowy path

WillowWarm Briquettes welcomes Dermot Bannon as Brand Ambassador

Written by Matthew Smith on December 20, 2022. Posted in Latest News.

WillowWarm Briquettes is delighted to announce Architect and TV broadcaster Dermot Bannon as their new Brand Ambassador.

Dermot says, “I’m delighted to be partnering with the WillowWarm team – an Irish company which is going from strength to strength producing a carbon neutral, sustainably grown briquette which is harvested and produced in Meath and is available nationwide.

At a time when we’re all having to be so aware of the impact of climate change, not only can we make necessary changes to our homes such as heat pumps, solar panels and insulation, we can benefit hugely from using a product on a day-to-day basis which is good for the environment!

I’m looking forward to supporting the team and am excited to be part of the further expansion of their product range in the coming months.”