Lorry driver set for long journey

A Northern Ireland lorry driver is preparing to make his longest journey as he heads to South America as part of a charity building programme.

Darren Kirkpatrick from Anderstown, West Belfast will travel to Brazil with supplies to help build new homes for the people in the poverty stricken area.
The 28-year-old along with 19 other people will build up to 25 houses over the course of two months in the city of Parnibia in the north east of the country.