Surfing

This really needs to be seen to be believed. Irish surfer Conor Maguire has been nominated in three out of the four categories at this year’s Global Red Bull Big Wave Awards. The seasoned big wave surfer from Sligo achieved global recognition last October by surfing what is believed to be the biggest wave to […]

This really needs to be seen to be believed. Irish surfer Conor Maguire has been nominated in three out of the four categories at this year’s Global Red Bull Big Wave Awards. The seasoned big wave surfer from Sligo achieved global recognition last October by surfing what is believed to be the biggest wave to […]

4 years ago

Olympic surfing hopeful Katherine Diaz dies after being struck by lightning while training

The young surfer was hoping to compete in the Tokyo Olympic Games. Katherine Diaz, an Olympic surfing hopeful, has died after she was struck by lightening whilst training at a beach in El Tunco in El Salvador. The 22-year-old surfer began her training session at a beach in El Tunco, approximately 10 miles south of […]

The young surfer was hoping to compete in the Tokyo Olympic Games. Katherine Diaz, an Olympic surfing hopeful, has died after she was struck by lightening whilst training at a beach in El Tunco in El Salvador. The 22-year-old surfer began her training session at a beach in El Tunco, approximately 10 miles south of […]

5 years ago

€1 million in funding announced for Ireland’s “first national surf centre” in Sligo

Sligo is one of the world’s best spots for surfing. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar today announced €1 million in funding for Ireland’s first national surf centre, to be established in Sligo by 2022. The investment will deliver a facility that will serve as a National Centre of Excellence for Surfing in Ireland and will be a […]

Sligo is one of the world’s best spots for surfing. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar today announced €1 million in funding for Ireland’s first national surf centre, to be established in Sligo by 2022. The investment will deliver a facility that will serve as a National Centre of Excellence for Surfing in Ireland and will be a […]

7 years ago

Ireland looks stunning in this new surfing film starring one of Ireland’s greatest surfers

This will make you want to pick up a surf board and head for the sea. Dr Easkey Britton is a multi-champion surfer, whose family are credited with introducing the sport to Ireland, but she is also a lot more than that. Easkey has a PHD in Environment and Society, specialising in human wellbeing and […]

This will make you want to pick up a surf board and head for the sea. Dr Easkey Britton is a multi-champion surfer, whose family are credited with introducing the sport to Ireland, but she is also a lot more than that. Easkey has a PHD in Environment and Society, specialising in human wellbeing and […]

8 years ago

One thing you definitely have to try the next time you’re in Donegal

Brought to you by Rockshore Deadly Donegal… Whether you love rockin’ to Rory Gallagher or you prefer dancing the night away to wee Daniel, Donegal really does have something for everyone. As well as the magnificent music of those two men, one of the county’s most amazing attractions has to be its bountiful beautiful beaches, […]

Brought to you by Rockshore Deadly Donegal… Whether you love rockin’ to Rory Gallagher or you prefer dancing the night away to wee Daniel, Donegal really does have something for everyone. As well as the magnificent music of those two men, one of the county’s most amazing attractions has to be its bountiful beautiful beaches, […]

8 years ago

WATCH: The world record for the biggest wave ever surfed has been broken

On top of an 80-foot wave. Christ almighty. Ireland is home to some of the most spectacular waves in the world but we reckon that you’ve never seen anything quite like this. Brazilian surfer Roderigo Koxa has smashed the world record after he rode an 80ft (24.4m) wave off the coast of Portugal. Officials have now […]

On top of an 80-foot wave. Christ almighty. Ireland is home to some of the most spectacular waves in the world but we reckon that you’ve never seen anything quite like this. Brazilian surfer Roderigo Koxa has smashed the world record after he rode an 80ft (24.4m) wave off the coast of Portugal. Officials have now […]

8 years ago