Galway Bay fm newsroom - A heavy Garda presence remains in place at Woodquay this evening as a major operation continues
The operation got underway at around midday and involves a large number of armed and uniformed Garda members
An ambulance and two ambulance crew vehicles are also at the scene at st Brendan’s Avenue
The operation is focused on a house on the road, and a barricade spanning around 200 meters is in place
Crowds have gathered at the location amid growing speculation over the nature of the incident
Locals at the scene say they understand that a young man has barricaded himself into the house and Gardai are concerned for his welfare
The homes within the Garda cordon are occupied this evening, and there does not appear to have been any evacuation
Gardai have not yet issued any information other than to say that the incident is a live operation, and no further comment can be made at this time
As of 5.15pm, Gardai at the scene appeared to be setting up lighting in the area, which indicates that the operation may continue into the night
