Galway City Council has closed the city centre Christmas Market today due to Storm Bram.
Galway is under a status orange wind warning until 7pm this evening, with very strong to gale force southerly winds expected thoughout the day.
The Galway Christmas Market is set up in Eyre Square each year, running until late December.
The market has been closed by the city council today due to Storm Bram, as has the ice rink next to Leisureland in Salthill.
Galway City Museum by the Spanish Arch has also been closed today. The inflatable flood barrier has been put in place at Spanish Arch, where stormy weather frequently causes flooding.
The council already confirmed on Monday evening that Toft and Salthill car parks will be closed until further notice due to the flood risk.
Silverstrand Road, Ballyloughane Beach Road, and a portion of Rosshill Road have also been closed, as have the various woods around the city.
Further road closures may follow at Salthill/Seapoint Promenade and Grattan Road today if required by the council.
Met Eireann has warned that Storm Bram carries a significant risk of coastal flooding and wave overtopping, with winds coinciding with high tides.
The public are urged to stay away from coastal areas for the duration of the orange warning.
There is also a risk to drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians from fallen and flying debris during the storm.
