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Status Yellow - Rainfall warning for Galway and Mayo

Met Éireann Weather Warning

Met Éireann Weather Warning

Rain on Friday evening through to Saturday morning will lead to accumulations of 20 – 40mm, with higher accumulations in mountainous areas. This will bring a risk of localised flooding and heightened risk of flash flooding in mountainous areas.

Valid: 21:00 Friday 23/10/2020 to 09:00 Saturday 24/10/2020

Issued: 12:00 Thursday 22/10/2020

Updated: 13:21 Thursday 22/10/2020

 



Lack of state monitoring who pays their car tax 15th November 2025 The State is not aware of how many people have not paid their motor tax Yesterday, representatives from the Department of Transport appeared before the Public Accounts Committee.
Major expansion plans of Ireland West Airport have been given the green light. 15th November 2025 Major expansion plans of Ireland West Airport have been given the green light. Planning permission has been approved for the construction of a new aircraft hangar and storage building at Knock Airport Business Park in West Charlestown.
Snowy weather on the way 15th November 2025 Snow forecast for Thursday 20th November overnight Good news for fans of snow! Time to wrap up warm and dig out those snowboots! It is predicted that it will snow in east Galway on the 20th November overnight into Friday 21st November.
Failte Ireland launches 5 year plan to attract more visitors to Galway 4th November 2025 Fáilte Ireland launches Destination and Experience Development Plan for Galway City until 2030 Galway City Destination and Experience Development (DEDP) plan sets out a plan to attract more tourists to Galway
Galway Christmas market set to return in November 4th November 2025 Galway Christmas markets set to return this November Galway Christmas markets list are all set to kick off shortly from Clifden to Ballinasloe It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Christmas markets
Galway gardai seek hit and run driver 4th November 2025 Gardai seeking hit and run driver Galway Gardai are looking for a driver who fled the scene of a road traffic collision in Dougiska Galway. The incident occurred at around 7:20 in the morning on November 3.
Galway woman Catherine Connolly set to become next Irish president after landslide victory 25th October 2025 Catherine Connolly is set to become Irelands next president after a landslide victory, currently holding over 63.5% of the votes Her election rival, Heather Humphries, offered her congratulations and so did Tánaiste Simon Harris
Weather for connaught over next 24 hours 20th October 2025 The weather for today Sunny and cloudy today with a few showers. Intermittent rain and drizzle will develop. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees in light to moderate north to northwest winds, backing westerly.
Storm Bram due to make landfall later this week 20th October 2025 Met Eireann have issued a weather update for the upcoming “storm Bram” This weeks weather is expected to be wet and windy Low pressure conditions for this week are expected to worsen, with storm Bram expected to make landfall on Thursday,
Catherine Connolly in heated Heather Humphries row over previous bank barrister role 20th October 2025 Heather Humphries has asked Catherine Connolly to clarify all questions about her role working for UK banks as a barrister – previously, before the presidential election.
Ground breaking bowel cancer research by the university of Galway 20th October 2025 BOWEL CANCER BREAKTHROUGH FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY RESEARCHERS Researchers at the University of Galway uncovered how structural cells push down killer immune cells and how to switch them back on.
Local Galway author has debut novel purchased by UK publisher 16th October 2025 “CATFISH” BOOK PURCHASED BY UK PUBLISHER A local writer from Galway, 26 year old Ciara Broderick, has had her debut novel purchased by a UK publisher, 4th estate books in a 9 way auction
Closure of local creche in Tuam, Co. Galway 16th October 2025 A local creche, in Tuam, called “Happily Ever After” is set to close on 31st October 2025, according to the Irish Times, leaving 97 children and 19 staff facing an uncertain future.
New social homes for Galway 16th October 2025 New homes planned for Dyke Road
Aran Islands RNLI go to aid of two people in need of medical attention 26th October 2020 The volunteer crew of Aran Islands RNLI were asked to launch their all-weather lifeboat David Kirkaldy at 11.31am Monday 19 October by the Irish Coast Guard.
BusConnects Galway: Cross-City Link – Public Feedback Invited 24th October 2020 Galway City Council, in partnership with the National Transport Authority (NTA), welcomes public feedback on the BusConnects Galway: Cross-City Link (University Road to Dublin Road) proposals, as part of non-statutory consultation
Tourism Ireland welcomes news that Galway is the friendliest city in Europe 23rd October 2020 Tourism Ireland welcomes news that Galway and Dublin are voted friendliest cities in Europe – by readers of Condé Nast Traveller magazine
Status Yellow - Rainfall warning for Galway and Mayo 23rd October 2020 Met Éireann Weather Warning Status Yellow - Rainfall warning for Galway and Mayo
Ireland WNT star Fahey links up with Jigsaw 22nd October 2020 Niamh Fahey knows all about overcoming obstacles in her career and that is why she is delighted to speak to young people about the support needed to overcome the challenges we face in our lives
Affordable housing on State land to be put on a statutory basis – O’Brien 22nd October 2020 Affordable housing on State land to be put on a statutory basis – O’Brien
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