Kilmacthomas resident John McDonough has created what he believes is Ireland’s largest pumpkin -weighing a whopping 1,322 pounds (600kg or 94 stone).

WLR’s Kieran Foley visited him to find out more ahead of Halloween this weekend.

Watch a video of John showcasing his huge pumpkin below ⬇

The pumpkin was transported to Flahavan’s this week to be weighed.

John received documentation confirming its mammoth weight. He is now confident that he is in possession of Ireland’s largest pumpkin!

Many visitors have been making their way to Kilmacthomas to view John’s creation – and it’s expected to prove particularly popular on October 31st for Halloween trick or treaters!