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06 Sept 2025

Change to Derry Cemetery opening hours

Summer opening hours will operate from April 1 until October 31

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From April 1 to October 31, all Council owned cemeteries will be open from 8am - 8pm.

Winter opening hours will begin on November 1 and opening times will return to 8am - 4:30pm.

A spokesperson for DSDC said: "Please be advised that cemetery opening hours as of 1st April have changed to 8:00am – 8:00pm, this will remain until 31st October after which time opening hours will revert to winter opening times 8:00am-4:30pm.

"The public are reminded that while the cemeteries are open, the public must continue to adhere to the guidelines regarding social distancing and co-operate fully with Council staff at all times.

 "The cemetery offices will remain closed with no public access however all enquiries or queries regarding genealogy or headstone permits can be made by telephone at 028 71 362615 or email."
 

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