Galway County Council advises that people should avoid any unnecessary travel, due to the high winds, stormy conditions and flying debris.
Please note the status of the following roads in the County:
Roads blocked and closed due to fallen trees:
Kilcooney, Ballinasloe- near Deerpark
Dunmore to Glenamaddy Road, on the Glenamaddy side of Boyounagh Bridge
Monivea to Athenry Road, a mile outside Monivea
Athenry to Tuam Road, below Castleellen House
Kilconnell to Ballinasloe Road, near Garbally Demesne]
Ruane, Ballygar
Bullaun to Ballyba Road, near Bullaun
Derrydonnell to Athenry Road
Kilreekil to Kiltormer Road, near Spinning Wheel Pub
Ranamackan Road, Duniry, Loughrea
Herons Brook, Killimer, Ballinasloe
Other Incidents:
Large branch on Newline Road, on the Ballinasloe to Portumna Road
Tree fallen on electricity wires at Clontuskert near Aughrim Crossroads
All these locations should be avoided. Fallen trees will be prioritised and dealt with when it is safe to do so. Please note that this is the most up to date information available and may not include all roads, any further reports of fallen trees and other incidents should be reported to Galway County Council at 091 509000.
Affected roads are being mapped on a continuous basis and is available to view on www.galway.ie at http://galwaycoco.maps.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html…
