Causeway Coast and Glens Council closes facilities due to Storm Chandra

Due to the weather conditions caused by Storm Chandra, Causeway Coast and Glens Council has closed a number of its facilities.

All Council woodlands, forests and heavily wooded areas are closed along with the following Council owned playparks:

Anderson Park; Somerset; Christie Park; Ramore Head; Garvagh Forest; Cottagewood, Cushendall; Riverside Park Ballymoney; Megaw Park, Ballymoney; Dungiven Castle Park; Backburn Path and Greysteel Glen.

All outdoor open recreational and sport spaces including 3G and football pitches are closed.

Causeway Coast and Glens Council has closed its outdoor facilities due to Storm Chandra.placeholder image
Causeway Coast and Glens Council has closed its outdoor facilities due to Storm Chandra.

Council said: “It is anticipated that household recycling centres will remain open at this time.

"We would strongly recommend that members of the public avoid visiting any outdoor sites whether coastal or inland, including beaches and headlands for the duration of the weather warnings.

"All sites will reopen on Wednesday 28th January 2026, following safety assessments that will take place after the warnings have expired.”

The Met Office says eastern parts of Northern Ireland will see impactful easterly winds through Tuesday.

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