The ferry service is being suspended to allow for 'essential works' to its slipways.
The upcoming suspension of Strangford ferry services will be "a nightmare" for hurling fans hoping to attend the Down Senior Championship final, according to one of the county’s star players.
"You’re talking a couple of thousand people. The past couple of years it’s been an enjoyable experience getting people into the stand and getting the atmosphere.Ordinarily the Strangford Ferry service operates every half hour from 07:30 to 23:00. “That has an impact on local staffing and jobs and we want to make sure that if someone is on a restaurant rota that their shift isn’t getting cancelled, that they are getting their employment.
She lives near Lisburn and said the ferry suspension will have implications for her and wider health services.“I’m here three days a week and the difference will be at least 30 to 45 minutes each way.
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