The High Court has dismissed a legal action brought by a man against Dublin City Council over injuries he sustained at Smithfield Horse Fair three years ago.
64-year-old Patrick Loughran of Swords in Co Dublin claimed he was walking in the Smithfield Market area on 3 February 2008 when he was hit by a horse and a type of small carriage called a sulky, being driven at speed by an unknown person.
He said he was struck by the horse, and thrown over a bollard causing severe personal injuries to his left shoulder, neck and back.
Mr Loughran said the horse also stood on his foot.
He said he suffered this by reason of the negligence or breach of duty of the City Council.
The City Council denied the claims and said it had no liability for the horse fair.
The High Court agreed and dismissed Mr Loughran's claim.
