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More gale force winds to hit Galway today
Galway Bay fm newsroom – More gale force winds are expected to hit Galway, especially coastal areas this afternoon and evening.
High tide is at 8 p.m and homes and businesses close to water are preparing themselves for flooding as gusts of up to 120 kilometres an hour hit the coast.
Earlier at high tide, waves of up to 20 feet threw rocks and debris over the prom onto the public road in Spiddal and Gardaí had to close one lane at time.
However, that road has since re-opened.
City Manager Brendan McGrath is being urged to provide a written report on the level of storm damage caused to the city over recent weeks.
Cllr Catherine Connolly says the damage must be assessed in detail so that the necessary government assistance can be sought.
She has asked that a report be given to Cllrs at this month’s meeting of the local authority next Monday.
City Council staff are now removing debris from the Promenade in Salthill and from Ballyloughane beach.
The prom from Seapoint to Grattan Road has re-opened but motorists are advised that there is still some spot flooding in places.
Cllr Terry O’Flaherty says a major clean-up will also be required for the Ballyloughane area.
A technical assessment is being undertaken at Leisureland in Salthill after serious flooding last Friday and will remain closed for the next few days at least.
General Manager of Leisureland, Paddy Martin says work is ongoing to repair the damage.