Ireland

Warning of coastal flooding as remnants of Hurricane Ernesto reach Ireland

Yellow weather alert issued for Mayo and Galway as high winds combine with supermoon spring tides

A 'road closed' sign is seen submerged in floodwater during Storm Ophelia in Galway, Ireland October 16, 2017. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne
A combination of strong onshore winds, high spring tides and significant waves may result in localised coastal flooding and wave overtopping in the coming days. Photograph: Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters
Ronan McGreevy
Tue Aug 20 2024 - 17:27

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Ronan McGreevy

Ronan McGreevy

Ronan McGreevy is a news reporter with The Irish Times