From Ireland To South Africa In A 20-Year-Old Mitsubishi Pajero
The Big Story
Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 14 minutes
A Laois man and his friend have travelled 20,000km in 20-year-old OY Mitsubishi Pajero.
Brendan Bergin from Cullohill and Max Lavelle from Galmoy set off from Ireland to South Africa.
They have travelled through 14 African countries after ferrying to Spain and crossing into Morocco.
They converted their second hand jeep into a camper and are documenting their journey online.
They have been speaking with Midlands 103's David Hollywood and say they have made memories for life on the trip:
