Galway City Council is making sandbags available and warning of road closures ahead of Storm Ashley this weekend.
It's set to arrive on Sunday, and an orange wind warning has been issued for Galway and Mayo from midday on Sunday until 9PM.
Galway City Mayor Councillor Peter Keane says plans are underway:
The City Council have made the following preparations:
Car Parks:
Silverstrand, Salthill and Toft car parks are closed.
Ballyloughane Road is local access only.
There will be no parking along Seapoint Road from today.
Road Closures:
Overtopping may occur at high tides over the weekend – road closures may occur along Salthill Promenade and Seapoint.
There may also be road closures along the Dock Road.
Sandbags:
Businesses and home owners near the docks/ coastal areas are advised to avail of sandbags.
Sandbags are available at
- Tourist Kiosk Salthill
- Claddagh Hall
- Fire Station Father Griffin Road
- Spanish Arch
- Docks beside the Pedestrian Crossing (St Nicholas Street)
Crews will continue to refill and replenish supplies of sandbags.
