The Irish donkey is a breed commonly found in rural parts in particular The West of the country including Connemara, Galway, Aran Islands, Achill Islands & Co. Clare.
From 19th & 20th Century, they were typically found carrying a wicker basket balanced on each side of their body to carry turf & wood to burn a domestic fire. Used to cook food & in heating purposes. Clearing the turf from the bogs and rocks, also transporting corn from the fields.
True work donkeys.