SHERGAR: THE RACEHORSE AND THE IRA

In February 1983, Shergar, the most valuable racehorse in the world – worth tens of millions of pounds – was abducted in a daring late-night raid. Armed men stormed his stud farm in County Kildare, holding his groom and family at gunpoint before vanishing into the night with the legendary champion.

A ransom demand quickly followed, but when it became clear no payment would be made, the telephone lines went silent – and Shergar was never seen again. Despite extensive searches and countless theories,  his body has never been found.

Against the turbulent backdrop of the Troubles, where the IRA’s desperate need for funds intersected with Ireland’s prized equestrian heritage, this documentary combines first-hand  accounts and compelling historical context to uncover the shocking collision of politics, crime, and sport. Will the truth behind Shergar’s disappearance finally be revealed – or remain an enduring mystery?