Handing over the reins after a life of caring for animals

Paddy Barrett set up and ran the Donkey Sanctuary for 27 years, rescuing and housing the abandoned, but now he’s retiring and the next generation will continue the good work, says Arlene Harris

PADDY Barrett has been caring for animals since he was a child. Born and reared in Liscarroll, Mallow, he grew up watching the example of his ISPCA inspector father.

After his father’s death in 1981, Paddy decided to continue his good work.