People living around Pearse Street say they’ve had enough of late night rail works outside their homes.

They’ve told 98FM that maintenance work ongoing for years - has intensified over the last few weeks. They say the noise is affecting their lives and the work is affecting the structure of their homes.

Irish rail says the work has to be carried out overnight because the Dart is running during the day.

The noise can be heard by residents around the Pearse Street, Macken Street and Conway Court areas. Night works are being carried out by Irish Rail, which is upgrading and maintaining the rail line.

Lisa, is one affected resident, and has been speaking to 98FM's Dublin Talks.

"Friday night they started half one in the morning, moving stones with a digger two feet from one place to another. We know the work has to be done, but I know for a fact it doesn't all have to be done at night."

"They are not working on the DART live line, they are working on the maintenance depot", she explained.

Irish Rail has told 98FM News that it apologises for "the inconvenience caused". A spokesperson admitted work was carried out on Friday night without notice, but said future works have been postponed.

The company says it's willing to meet with residents over their concerns.