Hmmm, we found this story hard to believe but loved it anyway...
A man who was found dressed in latex and handcuffs brought a donkey to his hotel room in Galway, Ireland, because he was advised "to get out and meet people."
... click on the link above to read the full story.
McCarney was charged with cruelty to animals, lewd and obscene behaviour, and with being a danger to himself when he appeared before a court.
... a number of blogs and news sites ran this story as factual,
but surely this would have shown it up to be the hoax it is ...
He was fined €2,000 (£1,346) for bringing the donkey to the room under the Unlawful Accommodation of Donkeys Act 1837.
