Longford animal rescue centre hosting series of Easter Barnyard Bonanza events

The Hungry Horse Outside equine rescue centre are hosting a delightful 'Easter Barnyard Bonanza' event from this Saturday until April 20.

Hungry Horse Outside is an animal welfare organisation, which specialises in the rescue and care of horses and donkey.

The animal rescue charity said the fun-filled family events will include egg hunts, farm animal encounters, pet welfare education, a pony parade, and a bouncy castle.

Visitors can enjoy their scenic farmyard and meet friendly animals such as their lovely donkeys, enjoy delicious treats and participate in exciting games.

Hazel Robinson of the Hungry Horse Outside centre in Newtownforbes said this is the first time they have ever organised public events to this scale.

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"Any of the proceeds are going directly back into the charity so we are really excited about it," she added.

Hazel said they are going to have an Easter egg hunt and they will have a meet and greet event with the ponies.

"We are hoping to do a little bit of welfare education, there will be loads of stuff like bouncy castles and lots of games.

"Each child will leave with a little sweet treat after their Easter egg hunt and then we will have other refreshments on the day that people can purchase if they want.

"I think there is an opening for it as there is very little for young kids to do especially with animals as well where they will be able to see them and pet them.

"We don't really have much of that around Longford so I think it will be nice for the kids," she added.

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Hazel said the time slots are Saturday and Sunday from 11am until 1pm, then 2pm until 4pm and from 4pm until 6pm.

Hungry Horse Outside was established in 2011 as a charity organisation in direct response to the equine crisis in Ireland

The local charity will have two daily time slots between Monday, April 14 and Friday, April 18 from 2pm until 4pm and between 4pm and 6pm.

All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times and admission is €10 per person with tickets available through Eventbrite.ie.