Council restores 1st phase of leisure services

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has decided to restore a number of leisure services in the wake of the Northern Ireland Executive lifting some of the restrictions around COVID19. 

The Council took decisions on a number of areas including golf courses, parks and open spaces, tennis courts and angling facilities.

Allen Park, and Ballyearl golf courses will reopen on Thurs 28 May, but the buildings at these facilities will remain closed. Details on how to book tee-times and use of driving ranges can be found on our website.

Tennis will re-open at Mossley Park, Lilian Bland Park, Sixmile Park and Wallace Park, whist those who prefer a more sedate pace can now cast their angling rods at Mossley Mill. 

Welcoming the decisions, the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Alderman John Smyth said,

“It is encouraging to be in a position to restore these services. Leisure and recreation is hugely important for people’s mental health and we know that those who enjoy golf, tennis, angling and indeed our wonderful green spaces will very much welcome the opening up of these facilities. Thank you to the public for their patience and adherence to the restrictions up until now, and those still in place. That cooperation has been very much appreciated and vital in keeping everyone safe and protecting our communities and the NHS.”