Sunday 25th July to 2nd August marks the dates for the 2010 Howya Festival in Durrow, Co. Laois. The event is otherwise known as the Festival of Friendships. This year the event is incorporating the inaugural All Ireland Scarecrow Championships.

The festival has events running for both adults and children, with sports tournaments, a fun duck derby, table quizes, nostalgia nights, comedians, dances on the green for charity, the famous Crystal Swing band playing and a Wild West night amongst other fun things.

Grab some friends and head along, and if you decide a costume is needed, of course you can get Cowboy costumes and accessories and anything else you need from TheCostumeShop.ie!

Howya Festival and All Ireland Scarecrow Championships

Already taking the American cinema screens by storm is the newest edition to the Disney Pixar’s Toy Story series of movies- Toy Story 3. With previous movies based on the lovable toys belonging to a boy called Andy who come alive when they’re left alone, this movie once more brings back Woody the cowboy, Buzz Lightyear the astronaught, Jessie the cowgirl, Mr. Potatohead, Rex the dinosaur and many more fun characters to join the adventure.

Now you can get in on the action with our range of offically licenced Toy Story costumes. Throw a Toy Story themed party for your children, or for adults a Disney movie theme ( we also stock officially licenced Alice in Wonderland Costumes) and get into character and stun party-goers!

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Childs Woody Costume

Childs Buzz Costume

Buzz Lightyear Costume

Woody Costume

Mr. Potato Head Costume

Just as the Americans celebrate our St. Patricks Day, we should celebrate the Fourth of July!

The 4th of July is a huge holiday celebration in America to mark the 1776 adoption of the Declaration of Independence, allowing America freedom from England. America usually marks the event with firework displays, parties, concerts and barbeques to get everyone together.

Why not hold your own 4th of July party? Have all your friends over for a bbq and have a red,white and blue theme.

We have both mens and ladies Captain America Costumes,ladies Uncle Sam Costume, Barack Obama Masks and to help you decorate we have beautiful Sky Lanterns, perfect for outside and American Balloons!

Uncle Sam Costume

Cow Costume

While we’re on a roll with the animal theme at the moment something came across our path… A Mooathon!! On September 26th, Donegal undertakes its’ 5th Annual Mooathon- a 26 mile marathon to get people more active, and have fun while doing it.

If you’re attending the Mooathon why not run in style in our Cow Costume, or our Comical Cow Costume? Or if you’re not in the mood for full costume, why not try our Face Paint Set to draw on cow markings?

This Summer, If you’re planning on getting married this year why don’t you head down to Cavan on June 18th to the Cavan Summer Festival. As part of the event they are having an International Hen Weekend for which the prize is every brides’ dream.

Should you go to the event, why don’t you stock up on supplies for your hen party with a themed party from our Hen Night Accessories section? We can provide sashes, veils, L plates, or have some fun with our Girls Night Out Dare Cards!!

Flashing "Bride to Be" Garter

Another event happening at the Cavan Summer Festival is the “Mad Hatter Party” Competition. We’ve mentioned before that Mad Hatter Parties are huge at the moment, and this is just another sign of that. Blow the competition out of the water by wearing our  “Alice in Wonderland” theme costumes and also our range of officially licenced Disney Mad Hatter costumes and hats.

Mad Hatter Ladies Headpiece

Mark your calendars, Sunday May 16th is the Anniversary of everyone’s favourite 80’s movie- Top Gun. In 1986 Tom Cruise was on our cinema screens in the classic.

Why not mark the date by throwing a Top Gun Party, or a Navy themed party with our collection of costumes.

Top Gun Costume

We stock the offically licenced Top Gun costumes. Perfect for you to dress as Tom Cruise in the Pilot Costume, or the Top Gun Captain Costume or how about the ladies’ Naval Officer Costume.

We even stock the Aviator glasses, just to finish off the look!

Mad Hatter Costume

One of the most popular themes for 2010 has been the Mad Hatter Theme Party, arising from the popularity of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland movie.

The theme of the Mad Hatter Party can incorporate the fantasy characters of Alice, the Queen of Hearts or of course, the Mad Hatter.

So why don’t you get some friends together and have them around for tea at your very own Alice in Wonderland party!

Shop our range of all things Alice in Wonderland.

Say "Eh-oh" to the Teletubbies

From 1997 to 2001 children’s television experienced the wacky adventures of Tinky Winky (purple), Dipsy (green), Laa-Laa (yellow) and Po (Red). Children the world over were hooked on the multi-coloured creatures and couldn’t get enough. Similarly, adults got in on the craze and everyone knew what “Eh-Oh” meant. The Teletubbies were so big that even a single they released into the UK charts went to Number 1 in 1997.

TheCostumeShop.ie is now stocking adult Teletubby costumes, the perfect costume for childrens’ parties, or get some friends together and make the full group as a clever Halloween Costume. Each costume is standard sized and includes the headpiece, full suit and shoe covers.

Strange Costume

Trying to figure out what this costume is?

Well, stop thinking… it’s not a “costume”. These wonderfully exotic pieces are someones’ PROM NIGHT outfits!

At first glance you might think it’s someones’ funny idea of a costume but no, someone very carefully designed and put together these neon, pvc, tartan and floral co-ordinating pieces especially for prom.

What’s the strangest costume you’ve come across?

Pink Pirate's Treasure Costume

Stuck for costume ideas for the next fancy dress party you’re invited to? Well, we’ve done all the hard work for you, here are the most popular costumes on thecostumeshop.ie  to give you some ideas and have you looking the part at the next event.

1. Flight Attendant Costume- Turn heads with this sophisticated costume. Ideal for wearing with your pilot partner.

2. Pirate’s Treasure Costume- Pirate costumes are always a great idea, this particular costume has some lovely detailing, and the bright pink shade is perfect to make you stand out in the crowd. Make sure to add the finishing touch to the costume by adding the pink bow stockings!

3. Snow White Costume- Instantly recognisable, Snow White is always a classic. Finish off the outfit with the red bow stockings, or add some flare to the costume with a red petticoat.

4. Nun Costume- Another classic, the nun’s costume is always a hit at costume events. Dress it up with cross necklaces and you’re all set. If you’re feeling a bit daring, try something different in our Naughty Nun costume.

5. US Navy Officer Costume- Channel your inner Top Gun in this high quality, all white naval costume, complete with Hat and Gloves. Finish off the look with our Aviator Glasses.