Ireland Gardaí make enquiries after viral video of sulky race on N20 in Croom, Co Limerick
On Sunday morning, 12 November 2023, a sulky race was reportedly held on the N20 at Croom, Co Limerick, with a large group of cars flanking two horses on the Croom Bypass. A video showing some cars driving against oncoming traffic on the hard shoulder was widely shared on social media and WhatsApp, and the race reportedly caused major delays. No arrests have been made and no suspects are named. As of 13 November 2023, when gardaí confirmed they were making enquiries, the investigation was ongoing.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí confirmed they are making enquiries after a video of a dangerous sulky race in Limerick went viral.
- A large group of cars reportedly flanked two horses racing down the Croom Bypass along the N20.
- Where
- The alleged race took place on the N20 at Croom, Co Limerick.
- When
- The alleged incident happened on Sunday morning, 12 November 2023.
- Cause
- The incident is described as dangerous sulky racing on a public road, and the specific offence is not stated.
- Other details
- Some cars appeared to drive against oncoming traffic on the hard shoulder, and passengers were seen sitting on car windows.
- The race reportedly caused major delays along the N20.
- Animal Law Ireland said it received half a dozen reports of similar incidents over the weekend, and the ISPCA has called for a ban on sulky racing.
- Investigation
- Gardaí in Croom were alerted to the incident, and enquiries are ongoing.
- Charges
- No arrests have been made and no suspects are named.
7 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí confirmed they are making enquiries after a video of a dangerous sulky race in Limerick went viral. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatA large group of cars flanked two horses racing down the Croom Bypass along the N20. (corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe race took place on the N20 at Croom, Co Limerick. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenThe alleged incident happened on Sunday morning, 12 November 2023. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationEnquiries into the incident are ongoing. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherSome cars appeared to be driving against oncoming traffic on the hard shoulder. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherThe race caused major delays along the N20. (corkbeo.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 13 Nov2023Gardaí making enquires into viral video of dangerous sulky race along busy road
Gardaí in Croom were alerted to an alleged sulky racing incident on the N20 on Sunday 12 November 2023. Enquiries are ongoing, and no arrests or suspects are named. The article also gives background on sulky racing reports and the ISPCA's call for a ban.