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Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Garda probe after terrified horse crashes into car during funeral procession
WARNING: Some readers may find the following content distressing. An Garda Siochana has stated that animal welfare matters are 'taken seriously' as they continue to investigate a road traffic incident involving a car and a horse-drawn sulky that occurred during a funeral procession on Monday. This comes after we reported on Tuesday how shocking footage emerged of the terrified horse crashing head first into a car as the sulky handler loses control of the animal on a busy Dublin road during the funeral procession of a road traffic victim. In a statement to Irish Mirror on Thursday, a spokesperson for An Garda Siochana said: 'Gardaí received a report of a road traffic collision involving a car and a sulky that occurred on Coldcut Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 at approximately 1.45pm on Monday, August 10 at approximately 1.45pm. 'No injuries to persons were reported. A vet attended the scene and treated a horse which survived the collision. Gardaí in Ronanstown are investigating this incident and are liaising with the relevant animal welfare organisations. The spokesperson continued: 'An Garda Síochána has Animal Health & Welfare Liaison Inspectors nominated in each Garda Division, who liaise as necessary with the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA), and veterinary surgeons employed by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine to assist members of An Garda Síochána in their duties. 'Local animal charities also provide valuable assistance to Gardaí. Although An Garda Síochána is not the lead agency for animal welfare, we take animal welfare matters seriously and encourage anyone with concerns for the safety and welfare of animals in their area to contact their local Garda Station or call the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111." The dramatic footage shows a number of people driving carts and sulkies with horses We also reported on Tuesday how this shocking incident has led to an animal rescue charity calling for a Garda-led Animal Welfare Crime Unit empowered to investigate and act. The dramatic footage showed a number of people driving carts and sulkies with horses and several more riding horses on Colcult Road in Clondalkin, Dublin 22 near Liffey Valley Shopping Centre alongside a horse and carriage hearse on Monday, August 11. Two other people on horses are seen galloping along the green verge of the road as a number of vehicles including a bus pass in the opposite lane of the road. One of the horses and carts then passes out the hearse as the horse canters at speed along the road - and a person on the cart is heard shouting 'No, no' and uses their hand to try and direct traffic out of the way. The horse and cart break a red light as the driver of the cart continues to shout 'No, no,' as it approaches a junction at Liffey Valley Town Centre. The horse then crashes head first into the back passenger door of a silver car that travels from Liffey Valley Town Centre. An almighty bang is heard as the horse crashes into the car while the driver of the cart shouts 'F**king hell,' before the video stops with the horse lying on the road. It's understood the shocking incident happened on Monday, August 11. In a second video, seen by Irish Mirror, captioned: 'Very very lucky I was,' shows the horse with his head and face swollen and stitched up. A person is heard saying 'Appreciate that,' as they hold a container of medication. Another person is heard saying: 'He has a good chance of healing there now if you mind him.' A spokesperson for My Lovely Horse Animal Rescue charity condemned the incident calling it 'lawlessness and cruelty.' The charity is now calling for a Garda-led Animal Welfare Crime Unit; increased and sustained funds for rescues and modern, enforceable laws to protect animals and the public. 'On Monday in Clondalkin, a funeral procession of a road traffic victim became chaotic,' the spokesperson said. 'Horses galloping along footpaths, sulkies and traps weaving through traffic. Then, the crash. A terrified horse ran into moving vehicles. Left bleeding, with a deep cut across its head, lying on the tarmac as gardaí arrived. 'This is the reality. Road Traffic Act breaches – no regulation, no insurance, no roadworthiness. Public safety is ignored – pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers put at serious risk. Animal welfare – exhausted, terrified animals, injured in plain sight. This is not 'tradition'. This is lawlessness and cruelty,' the charity's spokesperson said. The charity is now calling for a Garda-led Animal Welfare Crime Unit empowered to investigate and act. 'Increased, sustained funding for rescues – because we're the ones picking up the pieces. Modern, enforceable laws – to protect animals and the public. See something. Say something. Animal cruelty is a crime,' the spokesperson said, encouraging the public to sign their petition to demand urgent action. 'Every share, signature, and euro makes a difference. Let's make sure this doesn't happen again,' the spokesperson said. For more of the latest breaking news from the Irish Mirror check out our homepage by clicking here
Irish Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Gardaí launch urgent search appeal for missing Meath teenager
Gardaí have launched an urgent search appeal for a Meath teenager missing since the weekend. Alisha Doran, aged 16, was last seen in Ashbourne on Saturday, 9 August, at approximately 12pm. It is believed Alisha may have travelled to Dublin. Alisha is described as being five foot five inches in height, with a slim build, blonde hair and blue eyes. When last seen, Alisha was wearing green leggings, a green top and a black bomber jacket. Gardaí and Alisha's family are concerned for her well-being and have appealed for anyone with any information on her whereabouts to contact authorities. A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Alisha Doran (16), who is reported missing from Ashbourne, Co. Meath since Saturday, 9 August." They added: "Anyone with any information on Alisha's whereabouts is asked to contact Ashbourne Garda Station on (01) 8010600 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station." Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Irish Independent
06-08-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
Wexford gardaí investigating after two-car crash
One motorist who was left badly shaken said the force of the impact had spun his car around 180 degrees Enniscorthy Guardian Today at 06:00 A motorist is shaken following a two car crash in Wexford that occurred over the bank holiday weekend. On Sunday, August 3, the driver pulled over on the road to Camolin from Ferns and was stationary when the sudden collision took place. "A vehicle heading towards Ferns crashed into my car, a head on collision with the front passenger side of my car,' he alleged. "The force was such, it spun my car 180° around," he added. Gardaí and the emergency services quickly attended the scene and the driver luckily only suffered some aches and pain from the impact. Although a Garda representative confirmed that they attended the scene and are currently investigating the incident, they could not confirm the cause of the accident and if any injuries were sustained by the other driver. They are encouraging anyone with information or video footage of the incident to please contact Enniscorthy Garda Station on 0539242580 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800666111.
Irish Independent
11-07-2025
- Irish Independent
Man arrested as pensioner killed in Limerick city assault named locally
Michael Hayes, aged in his 70s, was taken to University Hospital Limerick with critical injuries and was pronounced dead this morning. The incident occurred at Watergate at approximately 11.30pm. A man in his 40s has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently being held at a Garda station in Limerick city under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. Mr Hayes, who lived near the Milk Market, was known as a gentle and respectful man who kept to himself but was always willing to lend a hand. 'He was a quiet man,' one friend said of the elderly man. 'He minded my dog when I had to be away, took very good care of her.' A close neighbour stated: 'People here are devastated. My family are shocked. He was good to everyone around here.' The scene in Watergate has been preserved for technical and forensic examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. The Office of the State Pathologist and local Coroner have been notified. A post-mortem examination has been arranged. A Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation. The man who was arrested is being held at a garda station in Limerick city under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward. Anyone who was in the Watergate area of Limerick city on Thursday, July 10 between 11.15pm and 12am and who may have any information regarding the incident is asked to contact investigating gardaí. Road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make that footage available. Gardaí can be contacted at Henry Street Garda Station on (061) 212400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Sunday World
11-07-2025
- Sunday World
Truck driver (70s) dies in single-vehicle collision in Co Meath
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene on the L2226 in Ballinderry around 5am on Thursday. A man in his 70s has died following a single-vehicle collision in Co Meath the early hours of yesterday morning. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene on the L2226 in Ballinderry around 5am on Thursday. The driver of the truck involved, a man aged in his 70s, was pronounced dead and his body was removed from the scene to hospital for post mortem examination. Garda stock News in 90 Seconds - July 11th The road was closed for technical examination, and has since reopened. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. 'Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 4.30am and 5.30am on the morning of Thursday July 10, 2025, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí,' a garda spokesperson said. 'Anyone with information is asked to contact Trim Garda Station on (046) 948 1540, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.'
