Watch shocking moment cow brings Irish Rail services to a HALT in Dublin during morning rush as emergency team deployed
Tattooist Shane, who posts under
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The cow at the Irish train station halted the morning rush services
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The cow was seen enjoying their adventures
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Irish Rail summons the team to help resolve the situation
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He said: "Never a dull day. Don't think you're supposed to be there pal."
The bizarre footage shows a cow strutting long the platform, having a look around.
The cow was spotted being happy and curious as she watched the commuters wait for their morning train to the
However, the cow's adventures beyond the field have caused a lot of mess for
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Irish Rail took to
The busy 07.40 M3 Parkway to Docklands service was delayed and ran 18 minutes behind schedule, while the 08.16 service proceeded "at reduced speed" to Hansfield.
The bizarre incident forced the national railway company to summon their infrastructure teams to resolve the situation.
The crews were joined by a horse to attempt to move the cow from the lines, in an unusual animal presence at the station.
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Posting an update online for passengers the rail bosses confirmed the cow was safely removed and services had resumed as normal.
They said: "All in a day's work for our great Infrastructure teams.
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"Bulling to get to work at Hansfield but staying behind the yellow line, and Nigel is a horse of a man helping another stray from the line near Leixlip.
"Men and beasts safe and well. Apologies for resulting delays."
Images shared alongside the update show CCTV footage of crews attempting to move the cow and their horse helper.
'NORMAL DAY IN HANSFIELD'
Many people rushed to comment under Shane's video and shared their thoughts about the bizarre incident, with a few making jokes of the situation.
One user said: "She has a free travel card, she's as entitled to use it as anyone else."
Another person commented: "Normal day in Hansfield I swear to god."
The third person added: "My mother-in-law going to get the messages."
Another user said: "Can't park there mate."
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A horse was also brought to the scene to help move the cow
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Irish Rail resumed their operations after it was quickly resolved
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