He was doing it all for a very worthy cause.
On the day when crowds attended the Ploughing Championships, a Laois man broke a Guinness World Record.
Patrick Kelly drove the equivalent of Ratheniska to Kilbeggan - backwards - in his tractor and trailer.
He clocked a total of 52.5 kilometres, beating the previous record of 44.4 kilometres which was held in India.
The Castletown man said the six hour challenge was all for a good cause:
Laois Folk Singer To Perform In Times Square For St Patrick’s Day
Emer Dunne will be the delegate for Laois County Council.
Westmeath Councillors Seek Review Of School Bus Rules
Seats are assigned by distance to the nearest school, regardless of enrollment.
Offaly Man Appointed Head Of Sales For Penneys
Fintan Costello will take on the role in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Hauliers Suspend Protest As Government Agrees To Talks
A protest from hauliers was scheduled to take place today.
Enoch Burke Challenges Prison Transfer As Unlawful In High Court
Mr Burke was transferred to Castlerea Prison on March 1st.
National Famine Way Roadshow Arrives In Westmeath Today
The roadshow comes in advance of a nine day remembrance walk along the route in May.
Gardai Investigating Stolen Cars In Westmeath
The incident happened this morning between 2 and 7 am in Moate.
Sentencing Of €8.4m Cocaine Pilot Delayed After 'Breakdown' With Legal Team
Michal Luczak, 44, was due to appear for sentencing at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court.
Councillors Push For Local Link Service Between Westmeath Towns
Kinnegad Labour councillor Denis Leonard says it's vital for the area.
Midlands MEP warns EU of 'serious costs crisis'
He's calling on the Commission to consider suspending tariffs on fertiliser imports.
TUS Athlone Students Voice Concerns Over Rising Fuel Costs
It comes as Finance Minister Simon Harris says the government is reviewing the numbers affected by high fuel costs.
Revenue Seize Over €94k Of Contraband In Various Operations
Seizures were made in the Midlands, Dublin, Kilkenny and Rosslare Europort.
Over €7.4 Million Announced For Housing Adaption Grants For Midlands
The grants will improve homes for older people and disabled people in the region.
Three Hour Commute Forced Midlands Woman To Leave Dublin Hospital Job
Deirdre Gowran worked in Crumlin Children's Hospital.
Westmeath Fundraising Committee Seek Volunteers For 24 Hour Walk
'Relay for Life' is returning to Tyrellspass this September to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.
Snow Could Be On The Cards This Week Despite Longer Evenings
Different parts of the country woke up to snow on Friday morning.
First Laois Finalist In National Heritage Awards
The Malt House is based in Stradbally.
'Hocus Pocus… No More Focus' Driver Caught In Laois Hours Into Driving Ban
The driver is due to appear before the courts.
Tolü Makay And Katelyn Cummins Into Dancing With the Stars Final
The midlands stars will be performing for victory this Sunday.
Over €65K Funding For Midlands Agricultural Shows
The shows are taking place in summer this year.
