Storm Boelo: Council Service Updates

In line with the Met Office Yellow Weather Warning for strong winds from 10am on Saturday 24 October 2026 to 12noon on Sunday 25 October 2026 some disruption to our services is expected:

Parks and Community Trails

The district’s four Forest/Country Parks (Castlewellan, Delamont, Kilbroney and Slieve Gullion), Warrenpoint Park and Community Trails, Play Parks and Open Spaces are CLOSED on Saturday, reopening Sunday afternoon subject to safety checks.

All associated facilities (Forest drives, Mountain Bike Trails, cafes etc) will also be closed due to the increased likelihood and risks associated with flying branches and debris. There is no access to pedestrians or vehicles. Mountain Bike Trails will reopen on Monday following safety checks.

Footsteps in the Forest has been cancelled for Saturday 24 October and attendees have been contacted. Sunday will proceed as planned for ticket holders (subject to safety checks).

Household Recycling Centres

Household Recycling Centres will be CLOSED on Saturday 24 October. They will reopen as normal on Monday 26 October subject to safety checks and any necessary repairs.

Harbours

Newcastle and Killough harbour gates are CLOSED on Saturday 24 October and Sunday 25 October and will reopen subject to safety checks and any necessary repairs. There is no access for pedestrians or vehicles.

Public Toilets

Public toilets will be CLOSED for the duration of the weather warning.

Members of the public should also refrain from visiting coastal and beach areas during the period of the weather warning. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Be prepared for weather warnings to change, when a weather warning is issued the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

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