Houseboat intended for use by homeless in Canada may be used here

A solar-panelled houseboat intended to rehome a homeless person in Canada may instead house a homeless person here.

The unusual vessel was washed ashore at Cross Beach, near Belmullet, Co Mayo.

Ballyglass coastguard checked it out after they were alerted by Malin Head Marine Rescue Service who was notified by a beach walker on Sunday.