Prisoners tend 320 goats for families in Africa

MORE than 320 struggling Ugandan families are set to benefit from presents of goats cared for by Irish prisoners.

Prisoners tend 320 goats for families in Africa
Sat, 08 Nov, 2008 - 00:00

Inmates at Shelton Abbey, Wicklow have spent the last three months feeding and minding the animals.

The goats will be transported to Belfast on Monday before being airlifted to east Africa.

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