Helping Hands is an initiative operated by Louise.
Basically we ask for people to donate their unwanted horse tack, riding gear, etc to us and then Louise sells it as in order to raise funds for the rescue.
Oh yes it is that time of the year again and tickets have gone on sale for our Winter Hay Appeal Prize Draw of 2018. As with previous years we would like to thank the generous supporters and business who have donated prizes for our draw. We think you will agree that yet again there … Read more
Now into the last few days of Autumn 2018 we are worrying and wondering about what lies ahead on many fronts. This past spring & summer have been our slowest for rehoming animals ever, whether that was due to the winter weather stretching to April or the summer drought or just because we do not … Read more
Before we get to the point of this post we will start with some photos of the many animals in our care at the moment, then you can read on and if you get to the end of the post you can give us your opinion or thoughts. With all the hot, dry weather we … Read more
This morning the weather gods were good to us by allowing the sun to shine for the arrival of our first hay delivery of the New Year. Mind you I don’t think the gang here really care what the weather is doing when they see the hay laden lorry arrive but their “human slave” was … Read more
Drum roll please …………………….. The draw has taken place and we are delighted to say the following are the winners of this year’s Winter Hay Appeal Prize Draw Thank you very much to all those who sponsored prizes, bought and sold tickets, advertised, etc … we could not do what we do without you
Our wonderful friends at SMAOINTE ÉIRE have offered to produce this lovely Christmas card to raise funds for the equines in our care. They are available in a pack of 6 for €6. Postage if required will be €1.65 for 1 pack and €2 for 2 packs. Production has commenced and you can order them … Read more
Tickets are now available for our Winter Hay Appeal Draw 2017 You can get tickets to buy and/or sell by sending an email to either sheena@burrenrescue.com or louise@burrenrescue.com, by sending us a message on our Facebook page or alternatively you can buy them online on our Winter Hay Appeal Draw fundraising page on iDonate Yet … Read more
Busy, busy, busy … but nothing new there!!! Some news we had not yet gotten around to sharing with you on the website so now seemed as good a time as any to give you updates. On the 22nd of March we had a little arrival which brought some much needed cheer at a stressful … Read more
Is the end in sight? A few final hurdles for us to jump and then we should be able to go back to business as usual at the rescue …. again we find ourselves needing to ask for your help. Rather than just declare ourselves re-open now that our quarantine period is over we want … Read more
We are absolutely delighted with the support we got for this year’s prize draw …. thanks to you we have €3,350 towards the hay for the horses this winter 🙂 🙂 Without further delay here is the list of winners … congrats to all