The Donkey Sanctuary is a UK based charity working worldwide to improve conditions for donkeys and mules.

Sanctuary inundated with donkeys like Biscuit...

Biscuit on arrivalPlease support us by making a donation.

Biscuit had been found abandoned by the Gardai on a housing estate in County Wicklow. He was malnourished and had painfully long feet. When our lorry driver, Eugene Butler, went to his rescue, the poor chap practically jumped into the lorry as if he wanted to be taken away from the terrible plight he was in.

Donkey Day at Museum of Country Life

Sarah Boyce and Eabha Magee with Welfare Officer Beryl Knell and Mr Sparky

The National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar recently hosted The Donkey Sanctuary’s third Information Day.

This event included farrier, harnessing and driving demonstrations. Paddy Barrett, who started rescuing donkeys in the 1980s and giving them a lifelong home in Liscarroll, Co Cork gave a talk and presentation on the Sanctuary’s work. Sanctuary staff were on hand to answer questions and provide information to the interested public, while some of the donkeys currently cared for in Mayo foster homes and a few of their donkey friends were on display.

Free Donkey Care Course (Stage 1)

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Basic Donkey Care Course

Our basic donkey care courses are held at the Sanctuary in Liscarroll and at venues around the country starting at 10am and finishing at 4pm. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity; learn the basics from the experts at The Donkey Sanctuary. The training courses are absolutely free, but voluntary donations are always gratefully received.

Announcing the winners of our Grand Christmas Raffle

And the winner of the raffle is...

We were delighted to have Fr. Stephen O’ Mahony P.P. with us on Wednesday 14th December to announce the winners of this year's raffle draw.

We would like to thank everyone who supported the raffle and also our carrot card donation and candle blessing appeal.

And the winners are...