Western train services disrupted following bridge damage

Train services between Ennis in Co. Clare and and Gort in Co. Galway have been disrupted, after a construction vehicle damaged a bridge.

It happened at about 2pm yesterday afternoon.

All rail traffic on the line has been stopped following an inspector's report and a bus transfer is now being operated for passengers travelling between Ennis and Gort.

Irish Rail spokesperson Jane Cregan told Clare FM that it is hoped repair work will be completed by the middle of this week.