A Dublin man has received a 12-year sentence, with the final two years suspended, for the repeated rape of his partner’s then 11-year-old daughter in her Galway home.

A Dublin man will be sentenced next month for the repeated rape of his partner’s then 11-year-old daughter in her Galway home.

Six people had a narrow escape when a fire broke out and badly damaged two houses at a Galway City housing estate.

A fire at a house in Galway city has been brought under control.