Most Galway roads reopen after overnight flooding

Galway City Council has a Flood Emergency Team operating around the city since 4 am today and a flood management team have also been meeting in City Hall overnight to co-ordinate emergency relief work.Gary McMahon of Galway City Council says progress in getting roads re-opened since early morning has been good and it is hoped that at least of part of the road at Salthill Promenade may be reopened about mid-day.Some business premises, including ones hit by the storms and floods after Christmas have been hit again by this morning's floods according to Gary McMahon.Meanwhile Bus Eireann say the 401 service connecting Salthill to the city is operating again with diversions via Devon Park and Dalysfort Road.