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Shergar: The Racehorse and the IRA

Shergar: The Racehorse and the IRA

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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StatusReturning Series
Original NameShergar: The Racehorse and the IRA
First Air DateMarch 18, 2026
Last Air DateMarch 25, 2026
Seasons1
Episodes2
Episode Runtime 0min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesIreland
Production CompaniesPeninsula Television
NetworksVirgin Media One
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Codename: Arkle

Through first-hand testimony and political context, the series traces how a single act of theft cast a long shadow over racing and beyond. Decades later, Shergar remains both a legend and an unresolved mystery.

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