Charity shop ‘closed for the foreseeable’ following alleged break-in

05/11/2026 My Lovely Horse Rescue has said its charity shop will remain closed ‘for the foreseeable future’ after an alleged overnight break-in. The animal rescue charity fights animal cruelty and operates several farming locations and charity shops. Earlier this week, their shops in Edenderry , My Lovely Vintage and My Lovely Hoofs & Boots were targeted and ‘completely wrecked.’ My Lovely Horse Rescue Charity Shop.

Pic: Google Maps Taking to social media on Wednesday, the charity shared a glimpse of the damage to the premises, noting, ‘there is no money in this shop.’ They said: ‘Someone smashed their way through the front window, broke windows at the back and went on to destroy so much inside.

‘Items were smashed, things that we had treasured and used as displays for years were ruined, and the whole place was left in an awful state.’ Pic: Google Maps Owners said all money raised at the charity shop goes towards running the rescue and caring for animals who depend on them.

They said: ‘We honestly cannot understand why someone would do this. We are already working so hard, taking one step forward and what feels like twenty steps back. This is another devastating blow for our little rescue.’ The charity went on to extend their thanks to An Garda Síochána , who they said apprehended the person responsible and ‘most importantly, stayed with us until the premises were secured and boarded up.’ They added that they were ‘genuinely grateful’ to the force, and went on to pay tribute to their shop manager and volunteers for witnessing the aftermath.

The statement from My Lovely Horse Rescue also confirmed that the charity shop would be closed ‘for the foreseeable future’ while they make repairs. They added: ‘We will keep everyone updated. If you can donate, no matter how big or small, please consider supporting My Lovely Horse Rescue at this incredibly difficult time.

‘Our animals still need us. The bills don’t stop, the feed doesn’t stop, and the care doesn’t stop.’