Rural Life
There were delays to train services on Tuesday of this week after a van ploughed through a level crossing barrier that had just been lowered.
"Minor delays" will impact on some trains this morning following an incident where a train struck horses on the rail line.
Passengers on an Irish Rail service encountered severe delays yesterday when the train they were travelling on struck a cow on the tracks.
Train delays are expected due to the discovery of cattle on the line this morning, according to Iarnród Éireann.
Iarnród Éireann has warned the public to be mindful of both their own safety and that of others when encountering level crossings.
Trains faced significant delays earlier today after a line was was blocked due to the presence of cattle, according to Iarnród Éireann.
A dramatic scene unfolded earlier today, Monday, April 8, when a lorry transporting a tractor and digger struck a railway bridge in Dublin.
A train suffered mechanical damage yesterday evening (Monday, January 21) when it was involved with a collision with a herd of deer.
Delays were caused to Iarnrod Eireann's train services in recent days due to the presence of cows on railway tracks.
A train struck livestock near Athlone this morning, which has led to long delays, Iarnrod Eireann has confirmed.
Iarnrod Eireann had to close its train line between Limerick and Ennis over the weekend due to an injured cow blocking the route.
