Village cuts fine figure for charity with ride-on record

A TINY Kilkenny village made history yesterday when a world record was smashed for the most ride-on lawnmowers cutting at the same time.

708 mowers were driven simultaneously in Dunnamaggin, trimming grass for exactly one minute, and raising thousands for special-needs charities.

More than 2,500 spectators packed into the local GAA grounds to cheer on the cutters in the most high-profile event the remote village has ever hosted.