208 Irish Combine Harvesters Break World Record
A record breaking 208 combine harvesters took to a 180-acre site in Co Meath last weekend in a bid to break a new Guinness World Record.
The attempt was organised by Combines 4 Charity with the aim of getting as many combine harvesters working in a field at the same time.
The record attempt was to raise much needed funds for four charities; Barnardos, Self Help Africa, The National Rehabilitation Trust and the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre. The donation page is still open and you can contribute here. Below, the combine harvesters line up, ready for action:
Take a look at this video of the record getting underway:
From liamrobbagri
It was a spectacle to behold where combines had travelled from as far as Cork Clare & Roscommon. A HUGE thank you to all who took part it’s these people who are now world record holders.
From Combines 4 Charity
According to RTÉ News some farmers had to travel at 4am in order to make it to the site in time. They also report that tens of thousands of euros have been raised so far. Below, more footage of the attempt in Co Meath:
From sonofwilfred
Combines 4 Charity previously broke the world record in 2009 with 175 harvesters in one field where they raised €300,000 for 4 Irish charities; Barnardos, Gary Kelly Cancer Support, Self Help Africa and the National Rehabilitation Trust.
Here’s some great aerial footage from the event:
From bmeegan
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