Solly, Francis and Noah:
SOLOMON
Arrived from Boyle horse fair in November 1993. Solomon was a large fawn gelding in dreadful condition. He had lice, overgrown hooves and equine ‘flu'.
He was timid and with painful hobble injuries to his off foreleg. He would not be touched for over two weeks, and then gradually gained confidence.
He is now very affectionate and cuddly. Around 20 years old. A working donkey.
FRANCIS
Belonging to Barbara Herbert, Bornacoola. A big, overweight, Spanish type black donkey gelding who came to the Sanctuary with his Sanctuary companion NOAH to allow their owner to take holidays throughout the winter of 2000/2001 and subsequently became permanent residents.
From being difficult to handle Francis is now a gentle giant, shy but friendly and loves cuddles, being groomed and small people.
NOAH
Arrives from Boyle horse fair in Spring 1996. A fawn coloured working gelding in awful condition. Approx. 15 yrs old.
Bought for £60 IR with money donated for that purpose. Delivered to the end of the bog road and walked up, straight over both cattle grids! His feet were twisted and badly trimmed. A very sad, nervous little donkey.
Fostered on the 28th April 1997 to keep Francis company at Bornacoola.
January 15th 2010 - After a long period of illness Noah could no longer stand on his own and an awful decision had to be made. We hope the good years he spent at the Sanctuary made up in some way for the many bad years he had before. We have lost our beautiful golden eared old boy. Full of character, he was dearly loved and will be much missed. More images of Noah can be seen here.
