PARALYMPIAN and amputee Shane McLoughlin made history today by breaking his seventh consecutive world record after pulling a 200-tonne ferry in Burtonport.
The Monaghan native pulled the new Arranmore Blu ferry, which was loaded with two tipper lorries, in the world-first achievement.
Shane pulling the 200-tonne Arranmore Blu Ferry which was loaded with two tipper lorries from Gillespie quarries.
After successfully completing the challenge, Shane spoke to the Donegal News:
“No one in the world has ever attempted a 200-tonne Guinness World Record pull in the history of the sport, not even an able-bodied person or strongman, but an amputee came here today and proved that we can do whatever an able-bodied person can do.”
Cllr Brian Carr and Deputy Pearse Doherty pictured with Shane McLoughlin after he broke the world record.
Large crowds gathered at Burtonport Pier to cheer on Shane, who is widely known as the ‘Blade of Glory’, including Deputy Pearse Doherty who described him as “a true inspiration and living proof that determination and belief can take you beyond limits.”
He travelled from Clones in the early hours of the morning to take on the gruelling challenge.
Shane, who was named Monaghan Person of the Year 2025, recently achieved another remarkable feat when he successfully pulled a 120-tonne Aran Island Ferries vessel along.