FLOOD WARNING ISSUED FOR PARTS OF CITY

Date Published: 13-Dec-2012

A flood warning has been issued for parts of the city.

Galway City Council has issued a flooding advisory due to the a forecast for high spring tides expected between today and Monday.

The area most likely to be affected is at Fishmarket, Spanish Arch and Flood street, and safety barriers are already in place at Fishmarket Quay wall.

The City Council is in contact with local businesses and residents and will deliver sandbags to the Spanish area for collection.

If high winds coincide with the spring tides, there is also the potential for flooding at points along the Promenade between Grattan road and Blackrock in Salthill.