A family viewing a house in the west of Ireland recently was interrupted by the property’s neighbour with an unexpected: “Howya, want to buy a donkey?”

The animal must have proved more attractive than the house as the reply came as: “Sure, grand.” The family has not yet put a roof over their head, but they are now the proud owners of Molly, a donkey believed to be of French origin due to the exotic language on her passport.