Galway Bay fm newsroom - There is a large Garda presence as the city prepares to welcome the Royal couple as part of their first official trip to Ireland.
Various traffic restrictions are in place around the city this morning until lunchtime with no vehicles permitted access to William Street, Shop Street, Abbeygate Street, High Street and Mainguard Street.
There are also restrictions at Flood Street, Cross Street, Middle Street and St. Augustine Street, as well as Bridge Street and Lombard Street.
Pedestrians will have restricted access at Shop Street, High Street and Mainguard Street until 1pm - however no premises will be closed today and Gardai say the city centre remains open for business.
In Salthill, as the Royals visit a local GAA club, traffic restrictions will be in place at Dr. Mannix Road until 2pm.
