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Council issues advice ahead of Blessing of the Graves

written by cassoscoop June 13, 2023
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The annual Blessing of the Graves service will take place later this month, Sunday, June 25, at the earlier time of 3pm in the City Cemetery, and advice has been issued today to anyone planning to attend.

With thousands expected at the event, people are advised that there will be no access to vehicles at the cemetery for the duration of the afternoon, from 12 noon to 4pm, to ensure health and safety can be managed at the site. Pedestrians only will be given access to the cemetery during this time to keep risk at a minimum.

A number of accessible parking spaces will be available for Blue Badge Holders at St Mary’s Church, Creggan, St Cecilia’s College and Celtic Park.

Access to these sites will only be given to vehicles that display a Disability Blue Badge Permit.

A Church spokesperson explained that: “In accordance with the Council’s health and safety procedures, safety was paramount in planning for the event and there seems to be no option but to keep all vehicles out of the cemetery.

“Therefore, we would encourage those attending to plan their visit and arrive in good time before the start of the service, and to adhere to the advice of stewards.

“We would greatly appreciate cooperation with staff to ensure everyone can have safe and easy access to this time of prayer.”

Council issues advice ahead of Blessing of the Graves was last modified: June 13th, 2023 by cassoscoop

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