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.

Óisín Creagh, from the St Luke’s area of the city, expects to start his 3,000km trip next Wednesday on a craft powered by little more than a lawnmower engine.

Yesterday, he concluded his preparation for the upcoming expedition when he undertook a day of safety and rescue training, including a series of simulated crash landings on water, at the National Maritime College of Ireland at Ringnaskiddy, Co Cork.