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Derry City and Strabane District Council have reassured residents that many council services will remain undisrupted over the St Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday on Monday, March 17.
Recycling centres across the city and district will open with their usual opening hours on St Patrick’s Day. Residents are reminded that bin collections will also operate as normal on Monday.
A number of leisure centres will close on St Patrick’s Day including Riversdale Leisure Centre, Melvin Sports Complex, Derg Valley Leisure Centre, Templemore Sports Complex, City Baths, Brooke Park Leisure & Sports Centre and Bishop’s Field. Foyle Arena will operate as normal on Monday.
Cemeteries, museums and visitor services will also run as normal with the Guildhall and the Tower Museum opening as usual on St Patrick’s Day.
The Registrar’s office in both Derry and Strabane will close on Monday, reopening as normal on Tuesday, March 18.
Council’s dog wardens and kennels will be open as normal.
Council offices on Strand Road, Derry and on Derry Road, Strabane will remain closed on Monday and reopen as normal on Tuesday.
The Alley Theatre, Strabane will be open from 1pm until 4pm on St Patrick’s Day with entertainment for all the family.
For more information, please visit: https://www.derrystrabane.com/services/opening-hours
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