394 - The Kidnapping of Shergar

Thoroughbred racehorse, Shergar, was referred to as "a national hero in Ireland. ... one of the most recognizable sports personalities—horse or human—in Ireland." But then in 1983, in the middle of the night, he was taken. By whom and for what reason? Listen to find out!

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Do Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present.    REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING: https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-21316921 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-44383969 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shergar https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/shergar-irish-horse-kidnap

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