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Irish race horse Shergar is stolen and allegedly killed by gunmen in a ransom attempt by the PIRA.
The famed Irish racehorse Shergar was kidnapped in a ransom attempt by alleged PIRA gunmen on February 8, 1983, and never recovered.
On February 8, 1983, Shergar, one of Ireland's most celebrated racehorses, was abducted from its stable in a high-profile crime. The Provisional IRA allegedly orchestrated the kidnapping to demand a ransom for the prized stallion. Despite extensive searches and negotiations, Shergar was never recovered alive. Evidence later suggested the horse was killed shortly after the abduction. The case remains one of horse racing's most infamous unsolved mysteries.
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