# Surfing

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Plan

Breakdancing proposed as new sport for 2024 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) must now consider the proposal and come to a decision by December 2020.

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Feb 21st 2019, 10:35 AM

hang ten

Surf's up! Government announces plans to open Ireland's first surfing centre of excellence

Fáilte Ireland have provided €1m in funding to open the centre on Strandhill promenade.

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Nov 23rd 2018, 3:06 PM

Surfing

'Pushing for equality in all walks of life, starting on the waves' - World Surf League agrees to gender pay parity

The move comes after criticism earlier this year of a disparity between male and female surfers.

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Sep 6th 2018, 12:39 PM

dangerous waters

Shark fears cancel elite surf competition in Australia

The contest was briefly suspended on Monday morning after a local surfer suffered leg injuries.

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Apr 18th 2018, 8:08 PM

Holding your breath

The Donegal man making big waves in the world of professional surfing

Conor Maguire has surfed some of Europe’s biggest waves.

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Jan 20th 2018, 9:30 AM

drone rescue

Drone rescues two Australian swimmers in world's first

Australia is leading the use of the technology in surf lifesaving, with dozens of drones being trialled on beaches around the country.

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Jan 18th 2018, 12:43 PM

Close Call

British doctor escapes Australian shark attack by 'punching it in the face'

25-year-old Charlie Fry was surfing in New South Wales when the attack happened.

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Nov 14th 2017, 8:11 AM

DPR Korea Tour

Surfing and rice planting among attractions on North Korea tourism website

There are strict warnings from a number of countries not to travel to the isolated Asian nation.

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Jul 22nd 2017, 9:00 AM

Swimming

'Always respect the water': Coast Guard and RNLI issue bank holiday warning

Lots of people will be enjoying Ireland’s coastline over the summer.

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Jun 3rd 2017, 7:00 AM

Winter Tides

'Irish guys can put it up to anyone': Surfing through life on the best waves in the world

We spoke to Ollie O’Flaherty and Gearoid McDaid, who both appear in ‘Winter Tides’.

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Apr 17th 2017, 10:00 AM

bravery

Three-time world surf champion to return to water two years after shark attack

Mick Fanning fought off the shark during a competition back in 2015.

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Mar 7th 2017, 8:06 AM

Between Land and Sea

A stunning new Irish film looks at why Co Clare is a Mecca for the world's top surfers

And how its fulltime surfers dedicate their lives to their craft.

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Mar 4th 2017, 8:30 PM

barrel of laughs

Watch: Donegal surfer in the mix for global award after tackling this huge wave in Sligo

It’s the second time Conor Maguire has been nominated.

10.1k

Feb 28th 2017, 5:32 PM

sponsored by mini

WIN: A weekend surf adventure for two - and a brand-new MINI Countryman for the drive

We’re giving you a free trip, surf lessons – and the lend of a new MINI Countryman to get there and back.

11.6k

Feb 21st 2017, 10:50 AM

Introducing...

Surfing, skateboarding and baseball among the new sports added to the Olympics

They will be brought in for the 2020 Games after the International Olympic Committee announced the news today.

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Aug 4th 2016, 11:11 AM

Marino Rocks

Australian beach evacuated after '23 foot shark' is spotted

“It’s the biggest I’ve ever seen … the photo really doesn’t do it justice.”

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Jan 18th 2016, 3:56 PM

RIP

Top surfer Mick Fanning learns of brother's death during title chase

As he chases a fourth world title, Mick Fanning dealt with the death of his brother on Wednesday.

21.6k

Dec 17th 2015, 12:00 PM

Voices

How I went from 9-to-5 accountant to these South American waves for my office

Richy O’Carroll didn’t want to have any regrets – so he decided to set sail for Peru.

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Sep 12th 2015, 7:30 PM

winter is coming

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

Minus the numb fingers.

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Aug 19th 2015, 9:00 PM

swimming ban

Island at centre of MH370 find is hounded by sharks

At least 18 people have been attacked and seven have been killed since 2011.

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Aug 12th 2015, 6:52 PM

Lucky Escape

'Thanks for not eating me': Shark survivor surfer hails 'warrior' mate who came to his rescue

The 34-year-old three-time world champion fought off a large shark during the final heat of a world tour event at Jeffreys Bay in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province on Sunday.

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Jul 21st 2015, 9:05 AM

get out of the water!

Jaw-dropping scene as pro surfer fends off shark during competition

“I just saw fins. I was waiting for the teeth.”

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Jul 19th 2015, 2:57 PM

lookin' slick

Like surfing? Like wearing a sharp suit? Now you can do both at the same time

When business and surfing collide…

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Apr 27th 2015, 3:30 PM

RIP

Hundreds pay tribute to 13-year-old surfing champion killed by shark

This was the seventh fatal attack since 2011.

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Apr 13th 2015, 9:08 PM

Australia

Surfer dies after losing both legs in shark attack

The shark “came from nowhere” between a group of surfers.

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Feb 9th 2015, 9:06 AM

on the waves

Surfers in super slow-motion is the most hypnotic thing you'll see today

The filmmaker shot the footage at 1000 frames per second.

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Nov 4th 2014, 3:00 PM

Idiot

Guy decides it would be a good idea to surf a whale carcass surrounded by hungry sharks

Get him the Darwin Award.

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Nov 2nd 2014, 10:24 AM

Fitness

Everything you need to know about winter surfing in Ireland, you brave soul

‘Basically you can get every season in one day…except for summer.’

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Sep 29th 2014, 8:20 AM

byron bay

Family of Stuart Butler 'full of hope' their son will be returned to them

Police in Byron Bay say they are now searching for the body of the 20-year-old Dublin man.

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Jul 23rd 2014, 9:02 AM

byron bay

'The waves didn't seem huge... But we couldn't paddle against it'

Friends of Stuart Butler describe getting into trouble before the Irish surfer disappeared.

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Jul 22nd 2014, 8:14 PM

Missing

Irish surfer goes missing in the waters off Byron Bay in Australia

The man was surfing with two friends who were rescued.

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Jul 20th 2014, 10:41 PM

a letter to home

A Meathman made this incredible short surfing film to make you all insanely jealous

Take 17 minutes to immerse yourself in Maxie Hill’s wonderful postcard.

5.9k

Jul 10th 2014, 1:45 PM

Hang 10

Sports you should definitely try this summer… surfing

We’re surfing Ballybunion.

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May 29th 2014, 1:48 PM

Cowabunga

Cute little lamb tries to surf on sheep's back, fails miserably

Totally NOT TUBULAR, dude.

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Apr 28th 2014, 4:40 PM

Weather

Stormy weather makes for spectacular surfing in Mullaghmore

Not everybody is sick and tired of the high winds.

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Jan 6th 2014, 3:14 PM

Reel stories

Sports film of the week: Hawaiian -- The Legend Of Eddie Aikau

If you’ve never heard the story of Eddie Aikau, now is a good time to start.

3.7k

Nov 17th 2013, 9:30 PM

whoa

Monster Nazare waves deliver another potential world record

Carlos Burle yesterday surfed a wave believed to be 100 feet from trough to crest.

30.3k

Oct 29th 2013, 1:00 PM

Making waves

Watch this man propose to his girlfriend... while wakeboarding

She said KERSPLOOSH.

1.4k

Sep 20th 2013, 6:00 PM

Tourism

Want an adventure? Try climbing Croagh Patrick, surfing Mullaghmore and horse-riding at Castle Leslie

That’s what the Lonely Planet guide would tell you to do in Ireland, anyway.

12.9k

Sep 17th 2013, 9:42 PM

Japan

Sun, sand, surf and radiation in the shadow of Fukushima

As news broke this week of toxic water leaking from the plant, surfers say they are worried – but not enough to stay out of the waves there.

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Sep 8th 2013, 8:15 AM