Press releases

Below is a list of press releases issued by The Donkey Sanctuary. Please feel free to contact our Press Office if you have a press/media enquiry. Thank you.

Appeal for marathon runners to help neglected donkeys

Sky, Lilly and Bart

The Donkey Sanctuary in Liscarroll is appealing for volunteers to run the Kilkenny Mini Marathon, held on Monday 4th May, to raise funds for its cause.

Spare a thought for donkeys like Paddy this Patrick's Day

Paddy OD was rescued by our team

On St Patrick’s Day (17th March) spare a thought for Paddy who is just one of the donkeys being cared for at The Donkey Sanctuary based in Liscarroll, a charity that relies entirely on donations to carry out its work.

Appeal for marathon runners to help neglected donkeys

Donkeys grazing

The Donkey Sanctuary in Liscarroll is appealing for volunteers to run the Dublin Flora Women’s Mini Marathon, held on Monday 1st June, to raise funds for its cause.

Donkey experts at East Glendalough School

Donkey Sanctuary logo

Staff from The Donkey Sanctuary based in Liscarroll will be raising awareness about its cause at East Glendalough School in Wicklow on Wednesday 25th February from 9.00 am till 11.00 am, thanks to a €50,000 grant.

Celebrating 21 years of work in Ireland

Donkeys grazing

On Wednesday 23rd July, The Donkey Sanctuary will be holding a special 21st anniversary celebration at its centre in Liscarroll, County Cork, Ireland where thousands of donkeys have been rescued and rehabilitated.