WEATHER RESULTS IN FALLEN DEBRIS IN GALWAY

Date Published: 03-Jan-2012

Motorists are being warned to be extra careful this morning after the county was battered by stormy weather conditions overnight.

Fallen debris, coupled with strong winds and driving rain, means road conditions around much of the county and Connaught could be dangerous.

The 5.05 morning train from Galway to Dublin has been delayed in Athlone due to fallen debris along the line.

There are reports of a fallen tree partially blocking the road between Maam Cross and Oughterard.

Emergency services are also on their way to clear branches which are hanging dangerously on ESB lines near Spiddal garda station.

In the Tuam area, the Foxhall to Kilconly road will be closed for the next few hours while a fallen tree and wires are cleared.

A fallen tree has also been reported on the road between Caherlistrane and Shrule and on the Abbeyknockmoy to Monivea road.