Limerick warned of possible flooding over Halloween bank holiday … – Irish Independent

Limerick City and County Council

Limerick City and County Council has warned the public of possible flooding over the October bank holiday weekend.

Limerick City and County Council advised the public to take extra care if in the vicinity of waterways in the next coming days as Met ireann explained that the Highest Astronomical Tides (HATs) are expected to be exceeded.

The council confirmed they are taking steps to guard against potential flooding with higher than normal high tides forecast across the Halloween bank holiday weekend.

Limerick City and County Council explained that flood barriers will remain in place along the Quays in the city where overtopping is expected. All walkways where flood defences are in place will be closed across the weekend.

Flood protection measures will also be in place in Foynes and Askeaton.

Limerick City and County Council crews are on standby to respond to any reported incidents. The public are advised to take extra care in the vicinity of waterways.

The advisory come as the city is getting ready to celebrate Samhain, Limericks Halloween Festival.

This year, the festival will take place in Limerick city between October 26 and October 28, with a number of events including the Ungodly Bishops Pop-Up Confession, a Vampire Swim, Samhain Death Caf and Tall Tales with Eddie Lenihan. One of the festivals highlights will be the Halloween parade, which will occur on Saturday October 28 from 7pm in the streets of the city centre.

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