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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 8 MIN

Should we ban horse drawn carriages in our cities?

from The Hard Shoulder

“A recent incident on O’Connell Street, where a carriage horse broke free and collided with a bus, is a stark reminder that Dublin’s streets are no place for horse-drawn carriages in 2026”.These are the words of Claire Owens, Political Affairs Officer with the NSPCA.She joins Ciara to discuss.

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“A recent incident on O’Connell Street, where a carriage horse broke free and collided with a bus, is a stark reminder that Dublin’s streets are no place for horse-drawn carriages in 2026”.These are the words of Claire Owens, Political Affairs...

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