Paddy Barrett Enters Hall of Fame

On Sunday 3rd May, in The Sheraton Hotel, Athlone Michael Ring TD, Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (as seen below) presented a National Hall of Fame Award to Paddy Barrett, founder of The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland.

Paddy said that it was a privilege and an honour to receive this prestigious award and he wanted to thank the Irish Donkey Breed Society for the honourable nomination.

Paddy also said that he was truly honoured to receive the award after dedicating 51 years of his life to caring for donkeys and thoroughly enjoyed his night at the National Hall of Fame Awards in Athlone.