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Denis Lehane: The power of positive thinking

On Sunday last, Donegal man Ivan Scott set a new world record when he sheared 867 lambs in just nine hours.

Denis Lehane: The power of positive thinking

Thu, 04 Aug, 2016 - 01:00

Denis Lehane

The previous world record had been held by Don King of New Zealand. Back in 2007, he sheared 866 lambs.

How did the Irishman do it?

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