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.

Mon, 03 Dec, 2007 - 00:00
Catherine Shanahan and John Fallon

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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