News - Westport
Local rail line operating as normal following yesterday's suspension
Services between Athlone and Westport were stopped after a freight train failure near Knockcroghery.
May 29, 2026 17:46
Train services suspended between Athlone and Westport
Rail operators say major delays are expected until further notice.
May 28, 2026 17:38
Local train services resume as scheduled
Irish Rail say a fire developed in the undercarriage area near the gearbox of one carriage on the 12:45 Heuston to Westport service.
Apr 9, 2026 07:38
Roscommon to benefit from new late evening train service
The extra service will mean that there will now be five services available from Dublin Heuston to Westport daily, and six from Westport to Heuston.
Nov 19, 2023 11:51
Leitrim man dies following alleged assault in Mayo
A man in his 20s was arrested this morning and released from custody, hours before the victim passed away.
Sep 10, 2023 19:07
Motion of no confidence to be considered at Garda conference
There is an ongoing significant level of discontent among Gardai about the new developments in the force
Apr 26, 2023 09:31
Irish Rail proposes range of extra services for Shannonside region
The changes, if approved, would take effect from the 11th of December.
Sep 19, 2022 12:25
Tributes paid on death of District Court Judge Seamus Hughes
The late Judge Hughes was a native of Mayo and presided over Longford District Court for several years
Jul 12, 2022 17:27Shannonside Newsletter
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