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:
Family Of Man Killed In Edenderry Fire Say He Had Nowhere Else To Go
Christopher Holt died in a fire at the home on Tuesday.
IRHA President Calls For More Haulier Supports
Rosenallis's Ger Hyland is repeating calls for HVO fuel supports.
Retired Surgeon Calls For Real Time Defibrillator Map
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Post Mortem Exam Completed On Offaly House Fire Victim
Christopher 'Crunchie' Holt died in yesterday morning's house fire in Edenderry.
Protest Held Over Shannon Pipeline
Around 50 boats took part in a rally on Saturday to oppose the largest water project in the State's history.
Government Putting Pressure On Excise Duty Cuts
Longford-Westmeath TD Robert Troy says it's a volatile situation.
Inquest Into Death Of Offaly Man Who Died While In Prison Adjourned
There are concerns of missing CCTV footage.
Longford-Westmeath TD Expresses Concern On National Children's Hospital
It's after building targets are set to be missed for the 18th time.
Niall Horan Says He Doesn't Overthink When Writing Music Anymore
Tickets go on sale Thursday next week for his tour.
US Sends More Troops As Middle East Conflict Intensifies
On day 25 of the war, Israel and the US continued bombings.
Gardaí Investigate Suspected Candle Fire In Fatal Offaly Blaze
The investigation is still at an early stage.
Woman Hospitalised Following Offaly Crash
A car and tractor were involved in a crash in Tullamore this morning.
Westmeath Gardaí Seek Info On Dog Bite Incident
A woman was bitten by a dog in Mullingar.
Niall Horan Announces Irish Tour Dates
The Mullingar man is releasing his new album.
Planning Application Submitted For Major Westmeath Development
The decision is due by May 17th.
Westmeath Student Claim €3K Prize At EirGrid’s CleanerGrid competition
The award was presented to the winners by a panel of expert judges.
EPA Highlights Persistent Pollution Issues Nationwide
89 inspections were carried out in the Midlands.
EU Australia Trade Deal Will Protect Irish Farmers - Barry Cowen
Talks between the two parties began in 2018.
Post Mortem Of Offaly House Fire Victim To Take Place Tomorrow
The post mortem at Midland Regional Hospital will determine the Gardai's next steps.
TUS Seeking New Governing Body Members
The panel oversees accountability for the university's actions, including its Athlone campus.
