West coast bears brunt of storms and swells

A BABYSITTER and three young children had a lucky escape when lightning struck the roof of their house and set it on fire.

West coast bears brunt of storms and swells

The female babysitter fled with the children in Co Galway on Saturday night.

The incident happened at Shanbally, Craughwell just after 10pm.

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