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Man attempts to set Guinness World Record by travelling across Ireland on one wheel

An Irish man is attempting to set a new Guinness World Record travelling between the northernmost and southernmost points of Ireland using an unusual method of transport. Eamonn Keaveney's record attempt is currently underway as he makes his way ...

11 Sept 2023 at 10:23

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Bold world-record attempt on Croagh Patrick

PUTTING THEIR BEST FOOT FORWARD Hoping to break a world record are, from left: Pat Staunton, Westport; Padraic Hughes, Ballinrobe; Tony Walsh, Louisburgh; PJ Hall, Ballyvary; Robert Coyne, Carnacon; Mary Mulchrone, Westport; Morgan McHugh, Tuam,...

17 May 2011 at 07:34

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Barefoot feat broken by Claremorris man

CHALLENGE COMPLETED ?Eamonn Keaveney is pictured walking in Westport during his challenge. ?Pic: Paul Mealey CLAREMORRIS man Eamonn Keaveney has broke the World Record for the longest barefoot walk. The 23-year-old began his journey in May and ...

19 Jul 2016 at 12:34

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Guinness World Record tea towel for Mayo Roscommon Hospice

RECORD BREAKER Children from third class at Gaeilscoil na Cruaiche, Westport, are pictured holding up with the specially commissioned tea towel by Poplar Linens Trading, measuring 15 metres x 10.5 metres, which made it into the Guinness Book ...

25 Oct 2016 at 11:55

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Mayo school attempts world record for longest Gaelic football match

The sprawling field across the road from Ballinrobe Community School was getting good use when The Mayo News called to hear details of the pandemonium that will ensue on this very ground on Friday. A group of senior students, one of several ...

30 Apr 2024 at 18:31

National News

Irish woman who swam to Antarctica will share cold water swimming tips at public talk this month

A Guinness World Record-holding Irish woman who once swam from Chile to Antarctica will share her tips for staying safe in cold water at a public talk this month. Nuala Moore - one of the world's most experienced extreme swimmers - will ...

14 Feb 2024 at 12:42

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WATCH: Mayo school going for new Guinness World Record with biggest GAA match

Ballinrobe Community School in South Mayo is trying to make history: With a new Guinness World Record for the biggest GAA exhibition match. Watch the interviews with school coach Damien Egan who organised the event and Mayo senior ...

03 May 2024 at 12:41

Other Sport

Mayo's Mags Glavey helps set new World Record

THE Dublin Graded Meet 8 took place at Morton Stadium Santry on Wednesday evening and Mayo AC's Mags Glavey was part of the Irish team that broke the World W70 relay record. In the first event, three Irish teams competed in the ...

06 Aug 2024 at 17:00

National Ploughing

WATCH: Welly-throwers break world record at Day 2 of Ploughing 2023

Welly-throwers have broken a world record at Day 2 of Ploughing 2023. The Macra na Feirme welly-throwing competition took place earlier this afternoon with a crowd of over 1,000 turning up to view the world record attempt. ...

20 Sept 2023 at 13:22

National News

WATCH: No arrest necessary as tin-whistling Garda steals the show at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

A garda on duty at this weekend's Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford stole the show with his tin whistle skills. This year's festival is being held for the first time in Wexford town with 15,000 performers from across ...

11 Aug 2024 at 13:58

GAA

Ballinrobe Community School’s world record set to be verified

BALLINROBE Community School are awaiting official confirmation that they have broken a world record after 568 people took part in a gargantuan Gaelic football game on the school’s grounds. If officially confirmed, the ...

14 May 2024 at 12:30

Other Sport

Louisburgh strength athlete Eamonn Keane sets another World Record

Eamonn Keane, the strength athlete known as The Ironman, created a unique piece of history in USA recently when he set another World Record, 30 years after his first in 1994. His 30-year career at the top of his ...

17 Jan 2025 at 12:00

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