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.

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.