A NI Council has announced the temporary closure of several facilities and cancellation of events due to Storm Darragh.
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council said this is in "response to the anticipated severe weather conditions brought by Storm Darragh this weekend".
The Enchanted Winter Garden is cancelled on Friday evening, December 6, and Saturday evening, December 7.
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The Council said parks listed below will be closed from 3pm on Friday and all-day Saturday, and will be assessed for damage and debris on Sunday before reopening.
These are Crumlin Glen, Antrim Castle Gardens, Millrace trail, Steeple Round Tower, Reas Wood, Sixmilewater park, Memorial park, Randalstown River Walk and Viaduct, Toome Canal Walk, Burnside River Walk, Sentry Hill, Whiteabbey Glen, Global Point, Newtownabbey Way at the Mill, and Threemilewater Park.
Barriers will be closed at Jordanstown Loughshore and Hazelbank on Saturday.
All playparks will be closed on Saturday and are scheduled to reopen on Sunday, subject to safety assessments, a statement added.
It continued: "Waste Management - Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) will be closed on Saturday and limited street cleansing services will be in place.
"Leisure Services: Outdoor leisure bookings are cancelled for Saturday but will resume on Sunday. Golf courses will be closed on Saturday and reopen on Sunday. Leisure Centres will remain open as usual.
"Theatre Services - Theatre at The Mill will operate as scheduled."
A Council spokesperson added: “We appreciate the public’s understanding and co-operation during this period of disruption. The safety of our community remains our top priority. For further updates, please visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/service-disruptions."
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