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Shergar: The Racehorse and the IRA

Shergar: The Racehorse and the IRA

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Shergar: The Racehorse and the IRA

2026- 2026

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Set against the backdrop of IRA activity, this gripping documentary investigates the extraordinary kidnapping of Shergar, a Derby-winning racehorse and global icon.

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