Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to come forward.
iRadio Stock ImageGardaí are looking for witnesses after a woman was struck by a firework in Galway City last night.
The young woman was hit in the face in Eyre Square just after midnight. She was sitting at a bus stop near the taxi rank at the top of Eyre Square at the time.
The firework was launched from close to the Tourist Information Kiosk on Eyre Square. It was launched across the street from where she was sitting.
She was removed from the scene via ambulance and has serious injuries as a result.
Gardaí say there was a large group of people in Eyre Square at the time and are now asking for any witnesses to the incident to contact them.
They're particularly appealing for any witnesses with video footage to get in touch.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Gardaí on 091-538000, 091-538036 or the confidential line 1800 666 111.
