Horses killed during Storm Darwin

Horses valued at an estimated €1m were killed on a Co Limerick stud farm owned by Qatari interests, after being electrocuted during Storm Darwin.

Horses killed during Storm Darwin

One of the horses was purchased late last year for over €500,000.

“It was a major shock to us all — for staff, everyone,” said David Ryan, manager of Kilfrush Stud outside Knocklong, where five fillies lost their lives during the storm.

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