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Bin collections and Recycling Centres to operate as normal over the St Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday we

14 March 2024

Derry City and Strabane District Council have reassured residents that many council services will remain undisrupted over the St Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday weekend celebrations.

Recycling Centres across the city and district will open with their usual Sunday opening hours on St Patrick’s Day and will open as normal on Monday 18th March. Residents are reminded that bin collections will also operate as normal on Monday 18th March.

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. The Foyle Arena will operate under their normal Sunday opening hours. All centres will reopen as normal on Monday 18th March.

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 and on the Bank Holiday Monday. 

The Registrar’s office in both Derry and Strabane will close on Monday 18th March, reopening as normal on Tuesday 19th March.

Council offices on Strand Road, Derry and on Derry Road, Strabane will remain closed on Monday 18th March and reopen as normal on Tuesday 19th March.

The Alley Theatre, Strabane will be open from 1pm until 4pm on St Patrick’s Day with entertainment for all the family. The centre will be closed on Monday 18th March and reopen as normal on Tuesday 19th March.

For more information, please visit https://www.derrystrabane.com/services/opening-hours

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