Oranmore train station to open on Sunday

The new station is located beside the level crossing at Gurrane and will be served by a mixture of Galway/Dublin and Galway/Athenry/Limerick services.

23 such services will pass through the station daily, 22 on Saturdays, and 15 on Sundays.

It'll feature a platform and ticket vending machine, bicycle parking and a 300 space car park.

The journey time from Oranmore to the city is estimated at seven minutes.

A shuttle bus service will also operate from the station to the racecourse at Ballybrit for the duration of race week.