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‘Lawnmower man’ flies paramotor from Ireland to Africa to raise funds for Gorta
‘Lawnmower man’ flies paramotor from Ireland to Africa to raise funds for Gorta

An Irish adventurer dubbed the ‘lawnmower man’ has become the first person to fly from Ireland to Africa by paramotor.

Sat, 17 Sep, 2016

Cork based ‘Lawnmower man’ soars to new heights en route to Africa
Cork based ‘Lawnmower man’ soars to new heights en route to Africa
An Irish adventurer is set to fly into the record books after soaring over one of Europe’s great mountain ranges en route to Africa — using a lawnmower engine- powered aircraft.

Tue, 06 Sep, 2016

Cork lawnmower man ready for world record attempt take-off
Cork lawnmower man ready for world record attempt take-off
A 52-year-old Corkman is planning to break a world record by paramotoring all the way from Ireland to Africa to raise funds for charity.

Thu, 11 Aug, 2016

Cork man plans African flight with engine strapped to his back
Cork man plans African flight with engine strapped to his back

An Irish adventurer hopes to become the first person to fly from Ireland to Africa using a lawnmower-like engine strapped to his back.

Wed, 01 Jun, 2016

Cork man to fly to Africa on craft powered by lawnmower engine
Cork man to fly to Africa on craft powered by lawnmower engine

A Cork man is aiming to achieve a new record, when he flies from Ireland to Africa this summer on a craft that is powered by a lawnmower engine.

Mon, 30 May, 2016

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