Horse and carriage enthusiasts break world record at Tipperary event

A NEW world record was set last Sunday by enthusiasts who turned back the clock to enjoy stylish horse-powered transport.

Horse and carriage enthusiasts break world record at Tipperary event
Thu, 07 Aug, 2008 - 01:00

They took part in the longest ever parade of horse-drawn carriages, organised at Tipperary Racecourse by the Golden Vale Carriage Driving Club.

The event was a fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland and the Daughters of Charity Service for persons with intellectual disabilities at Lisnagry, Co Limerick.

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