A New Beginning: Help us Rebuild Heartstone's Forever Home

UPDATE: February 8th 2026

UPDATE: December 3rd 2025

If you are able to help with more significant funds, which are needed to finish the works, please be so kind as to get in touch.

Thank you ever so much!

A new home has finally been found, after months of nerve-wracking uncertainty, a final eviction notice, and a relentless, all-consuming effort to keep the Heartstone sanctuary animals safe. Throughout this non-stop nightmare, Nía has worked around the clock, in a state of permanent panic, to protect 20 cows whose lives were continuously hanging in the balance.

Nía is now preparing to move the 20 cows, 4 horses and ponies (+2 dogs and a cat) to the new location. Thanks to your incredible support, you have helped us cover feed and bedding while all of this was going on- now we desperately need your help to get basic shelter, fencing materials and groundwork done so Heartstone can finally relocate and the animals can survive the winter. 

The new farm is far from ready. There is so much work to be done, and it HAS TO be done because the farm isn't usable in its current state (see photos below). And there is no time left since we are many weeks overdue the final eviction notice, and months of the government deadline. As you can see, the farm is not fit for purpose, but it's the best Nía was able to do with her own money, after no one had stepped up to save Heartstone. 

While this marks a huge step forward, the sanctuary still needs your support. We aim to raise €50,000 to build essential infrastructure- The farm has to be cleaned up, roofs fixed, floors concreted. Handling facilities, fences, gates, and pens erected. Power connected, plus the shepherd's huts, cabin and an office container set up as community space and volunteer accommodation. All to make the new site safe and livable.

Volunteers- both short and long term- are urgently needed and welcome to help with the transition, ongoing care, and the massive workload ahead. 

Every share, donation, and offer of help could make the world of difference for the gang, and Ireland's cows in need. 

Join us in giving these animals the safe, loving home they deserve.

💚 What we're asking for

Your donation will go directly towards

- Emergency fencing and gates

- Building suitable shelters

- Water troughs and infrastructure

- Groundwork for safe footing and usable inside space

- Veterinary costs and transport fees 

Every Euro goes straight into the care and safety of the animals- we are 100% volunteer-run, however the Sanctuary is run by only 1 volunteer: the founder.

 SHARE this appeal with your networks, and reach out to potential sponsors or organizations who could help secure long-term stability. 

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Thank you for standing with us and them.