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Galway City Council has introduced a ban on the tradition of ‘kicking the wall’ at the top of Salthill Promenade. The ban notice reads: “Pursuant to the directives issued by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and in alignment with the concerns raised by the Stone Masons Association of Ireland, the act of kicking the wall is hereby strictly prohibited. This measure is instituted immediately due to significant health and safety risks identified. “A comprehensive survey is slated for initiation subsequent to the formal tender process for the appointment of a qualified pyramid block layer. This action is a critical step in addressing the underlying concerns that have necessitated this prohibition. For detailed information regarding the HSA’s report and the specific plans for the tender process, interested parties are directed to access the official website at galwaycity.ie/promenadewall/kickingconcern. “All individuals are required to adhere to this notice and refrain from engaging in any actions that contravene this prohibition. Compliance with these directives is mandatory to ensure the collective Health and Safety of the community. “Your assistance is appreciated. Galway City Council, dated 1/04/24.”

Spare a thought for crews from ESB Networks, Galway City and County Councils and the emergency services tonight who are out in very challenging and often dangerous conditions. #StormIsha

What was the air dome at Galway Lawn Tennis Club in Salthill, #Galway (Video: Caoimhe Forde) #StormIsha

Salthill at high tide (4.06 metres) this afternoon. Some overtopping, but no flooding. The Prom from Seapoint to Galway Business School remains closed. #stormisha (Video: Enda Cunningham)

Conditions are wild in Galway already, with gusts recorded of up to 94km/h already (Mace Head). It’s a Yellow Warning at the moment (11.50am), and conditions will worsen during the day. Orange warning 4pm to 5pm, turning to Red at 5pm The Road Safety Authority is advising road users in areas affected by the Red warning to avoid any travel during the storm window. (Video: Enda Cunningham) #stormisha #galway #weatheringalway

🔴 STATUS RED Wind Warning Galway & Mayo 🔴 A Status Red Wind Warning has just been issued for Galway and Mayo from 5pm to 9pm. The advice is to stay indoors. Storm Isha will bring extremely strong and gusty southwest winds with severe and destructive gusts, particularly in coastal and exposed areas. A separate Red Warning is in place for Donegal from 9pm to 1am. #stormisha #galway #galwayweather

Dense fog on the Western Distributor Road/Bishop O’Donnell Road roundabout in Galway on Sunday afternoon.

Take care on the roads and footpaths this morning; they’re extremely slippery in some places where the sun hasn’t thawed them yet. Weather station in Galway City is showing-1° at the moment and -3° in Athenry, so be particularly careful in shaded areas. #galwayweather #watchout #galwaynews

MISSING PERSON: Robert Murphy from Claregalway was last seen in Galway City on Thursday, December 28. He is described as being approximately 5’ 10” in height with fair hair and blue eyes. Anyone with any information on Robert’s whereabouts is asked to contact Galway Garda station on 091 538000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

#StormGerrit in Salthill this evening, as Galway City Council crews are on standby for flooding at high tide. (Video: Enda Cunningham) #Galway

A very Happy Christmas from the Connacht Tribune and Galway City Tribune. It was a very busy morning in Salthill for the annual charity dips in quite a chilly sea!! 🥶 🎅🏻 #happychristmas #christmasingalway #galway #salthill #charityswim

#StormDebi left her mark on Salthill and Galway City centre. (🎥: Enda Cunningham)