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This beautiful footage perfectly captures what surfing in Ireland is all about

Minus the numb fingers.

‘IT’S GOTTA BE the best place in the world to surf.’

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The words of Lahinch man Ollie O’Flaherty speaking of Ireland’s west coast and it’s difficult to argue after watching this short by Kevin Smith.


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‘Winter Glow’ doesn’t sugarcoat the conditions to be found in Ireland. The gif at the top of this page is a lonely glimpse of sunshine in what can otherwise be a freezing environment to call your playground.

But there’s something hypnotic about the constant swirl, splash and spray that winter in Ireland provides alongside incredible waves.

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    Mute Ned Flanders
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    Mar 20th 2020, 4:18 PM

    It wrecks my head that Stephen Ireland scored the first goal for Ireland in Croker. I couldn’t think of a player worse than him to score it.

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    Mute Paul Linehan
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    Mar 20th 2020, 4:31 PM

    @Ned Flanders: Roy Keane would be a good candidate for you.

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    Mute Tom Turnip
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    Mar 21st 2020, 4:07 PM

    18/20, not too bad, definitely guessed a couple.

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