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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2084Traffic collision (animal struck) · Co. Dublin · 13 Mar 2025

Horse killed after being struck by car on R139, Clonshaugh, Dublin

A horse was struck and killed by a car on the R139 in Clonshaugh, Co Dublin, just before 5pm on 13 March 2025. Gardaí attended the collision, the car's occupants reported no injuries, and enquiries are ongoing in liaison with the local authority.

  1. Reported13 Mar
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA horse was struck by a car in a traffic collision. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe occupants of the car did not report any injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe road was temporarily closed while the animal was cleared from the area. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe collision occurred on the R139 in Clonshaugh, near Craobh Chiarans GAA grounds. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are liaising with the local authority and enquiries are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMy Lovely Horse Rescue co-founder Martina Kenny said the charity would make those in power listen. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Mar2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Horse killed on busy Dublin road after being struck by car

    First report of the incident; Gardaí confirmed the collision and stated enquiries are ongoing with the local authority.

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