Shane goes for eighth world record

CLONES amputee, Shane McLoughlin, is set to take on a remarkable eighth world record challenge this weekend when he travels to Cork to pull a 1,000-ton ship.

The lower-leg amputee is well-known for upping the ante on each of his previous Guinness World Records going from pulling a 18-ton truck a distance of 25 metres in 2024, to the 120-ton Aran Islands Ferry in February of this year, and a 200-ton vessel in Burtonport, Co Donegal, at the end of May.

WATCH: Shane pulls 120-tonne Aran Islands Ferry breaking his sixth world record

The ‘Blade of Glory’ has always said he wants to show the world that amputees can do anything an able-bodied person can do, and more.

Shane had planned to undertake his eighth world record over the August bank holiday weekend but, the event at Castletownbere, West Cork, had to be cancelled out of respect following a tragic drowning accident in the harbour.

When he spoke to the Celt, Shane was mindful of the deceased crew members’ family and colleagues, but also remained determined to complete his latest world record attempt.

He was also informed by the Guinness World Record committee that he had a certain timeframe in which to compete his challenge.

Now, the 54-year-old former Paralympian will pull the 1000-ton MV Ocean Challenger tugboat on Saturday, August 15.

Shane, who lost his leg 14-years-ago, became a Paralympian because he wanted to prove to amputees they could still compete at the highest level in their sport of choice. Earlier this year, he was named the Farney Foundation Monaghan Person of the Year for 2025.