Donnybrook Reports Proposed Class Action Lawsuit

Donnybrook Energy Inc. ("Donnybrook" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:DEI) reports
that it has become aware of a proposed class action lawsuit filed in the Alberta
Court of Queen's Bench against Donnybrook, Donnycreek Energy Inc. ("Donnycreek")
and certain of their respective directors and officers. The action contains
various claims relating to the plan of arrangement involving Donnybrook and
Donnycreek completed in November 2011, the transfer of certain assets from
Donnybrook to Donnycreek, a related private placement and other related
transactions.


The proposed class action can't proceed unless certified by the Court. The
Company intends to review these claims in detail and take steps to protect its
interests. 




ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF                                                   
DONNYBROOK ENERGY INC.                                                      
                                                                            
Malcolm F. W. Todd                                                          
Chief Executive Officer                                                     



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and other factors may be found in the Company's Annual Information Form and
Management's Discussion and Analysis prepared for the year ended December 31,
2012. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Malcolm Todd
President and Chief Executive Officer
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