There are major power outages and severe flooding affecting parts of the county this morning as a result of the stormy weather conditions.
1,200 homes in the Athenry area were without electricity for a time last evening and into this morning – this is now down to 222 homes.
MET Eireann’s highest weather warning, a status red alert, remains in place for Galway and much of the west of Ireland today.
95 homes are without power in Claregalway, and a further 46 are still without electricity in the Woodford area near Portumna.
There’s 47 houses without power in the Glenamaddy area, and a further 21 on the east side of the city.
Nationally, almost 3 thousand homes across the country were left without power due to Storm Desmond.
ESB says the ongoing stormy conditions are making repairs difficult.
Traffic lights in Moycullen are currently out, but a repair crew is on site.
Salthill Gardaí say there’s still very high winds along the promenade.
Heavy rains are causing severe flooding in lands across the county, and there’s flooding on roads in many areas.
These include the R446 between Oranmore and Ballinasloe, the Maree junction at Oranmore, and also in Ahascragh, Kilrickle and the surrounding areas.
There’s also flooding at Abbeyknockmoy after a stream burst its banks.
There’s severe flooding around Claregalway – the river has burst its banks and Gardai are at the scene.
The N17 at Claregalway is currently partially closed as crews work to pump away the flood waters.
Also, the N59 near Glenlo Abbey is flooded, and motorists are asked to reduce their speed when approaching the area.
There’s a lot of surface water in Loughrea town and the surrounding area.
Clifden Gardaí say there’s a lot of surface water on the Inagh Valley road between Renvyle and Recess in Connemara.
In Gort, the road at Kiltartan near the railway crossing is currently flooded, but passable.
Barriers along the Curraghline are loose as a result of high winds, and motorists are advised to travel with extreme care.
Motorists are also advised to be on the alert for debris, fallen trees and powerlines.
The status red weather warning, the highest and most severe on Met Éireann’s weather warning scale, will remain in place until the early hours of tomorrow.
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