Fury after pony killed in sulky crash in Dublin

A pony has died following a sulky crash at a west Dublin Luas stop on Thursday afternoon.

The incident involved a parked car and a sulky carriage at Cheeverstown Luas Stop at 4:10pm. The driver left the

My Lovely Horse Rescue attended the scene alongside emergency services and said the person driving the sulky "allegedly removed the tack and trap and ran off towards Tallaght", leaving the young pony behind.

My Lovely Horse Rescue said: "Another poor horse dies on our roads, please help us find the people responsible. Heartbreak, anger and complete disgust.

"Another innocent horse has lost her life on our roads. Tonight, beautiful little pony, we called her Maria, just around 2 years old, tragically died following an incident involving a sulky/trap at Cheeverstown Luas station car park, Dublin.

"Despite the best efforts of the vet, MLHR Team, Luas staff and emergency responders, Maria sadly had to be put to sleep. Everyone fought to save her, and she was not left alone.

"The person driving the sulky allegedly removed the tack and trap and ran off towards Tallaght, leaving Maria behind. Coward. Please share! Were you in the area tonight? Do you have dashcam footage, CCTV or any information that could help An Garda Síochána?

"Please come forward with anything you know. Maria deserves justice. How many more innocent horses must suffer before real change happens?

"Rest peacefully, little Maria. You deserved so much better." A garda spokesperson told Dublin Live: "Gardai attended the scene of a traffic collision involving a car and a horse at Cheeverstown Luas Stop, Tallaght, Dublin 24 shortly before 4:10pm Thursday 29th October 2026.

"The horse collided with a parked vehicle. No occupants in the vehicle. The horse had to be put down after sustaining severe injuries."