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09 Sept 2025

Phoebe the donkey pops 'In For The Messages'

The beautiful 30-year-old donkey is owned by Fiona Fitzpatrick of the band The Messages

Phoebe the' donegal pops 'In For The Messages'

Phoebe stopping off at the local shop. PHOTO: Susan Finnegan

Rossnowlagh’s newest resident Phoebe the donkey stopped off at Finnegan’s Shop and Post Office on Tuesday to meet her new neighbours.

Her owner Fiona Fitzpatrick, a singer songwriter from the band The Messages, has had her beloved pet donkey since childhood.

Shop owner Susan Finnegan who took the photo said: "Fiona is originally from Cavan and she lives in the wee thatched cottage across the road from us.

"She moved the donkey here a week ago from Cavan and she has been taking her for walks in the area."

Pheobe certainly seems to be settling in well and is getting a warm welcome from her Rossnowlagh neighbours.

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