Are you an advanced surfer or a beginner that is looking to mingle into the surf community or even just looking for inspiring outdoor activities? Or are you even looking to travel around Ireland? Look no further. We have made a list of the top Junior surfing championships that are taking place across Ireland this year. The surfing championships are a great way of meeting people from the surfing world and pick their brains on techniques or even prime locations to catch a wave. So whether you are looking for tips or just to make new friends, we have created a Surfing Ireland Map for 2020...
April 5th 2020 - Irish Surfing Junior Championships Tour Event 1
On the 5th of April, the surfing calendar kicks off with the Irish Surfing Junior Championships. This is a great place to see the bright stars of Irish surfing perform of the big stage.
Location : Tramore, Co. Waterford
April 25th 2020 - Irish Surfing Junior Championships Tour Event 2
Following on from the event held on the opening week in April, the second Junior Championship will be an exciting one. Be prepared to see some technically gifted surfers as they take on the mighty swells of the south west coastline.
Location : Lahinch, Co. Clare
May 23rd 2020 - Irish Surfing Junior Championships Tour Event 3
At the end of May, we will be heading up North for the 3rd Junior event of the year. It promises to be a great weekend for all involved, with Bundoran hosting the competitors for the two day battle.
Location : Bundoran
June 27th 2020 - Irish Surfing Junior Championships Tour Event 4
Our 4th Junior event will take place at the end of June. With the Irish summer in full flow, a weekend trip to Strandhill will be just what the doctor ordered.
Location : Strandhill, Co. Sligo
July 26th 2020 - Irish Surfing Junior Championships Tour Event 5
The second last of our Junior Championships will no doubt be a nervy one. With competitors fighting for top spot, we will be heading back down to Sligo for the penultimate showdown of our top Irish Juniors.
Location : Easkey, Co. Sligo
August 22nd 2020 - Irish Surfing Junior Championships Tour Event 6
The final leg of our Junior championships will take place in, drum role please, County Donegal. Rossnowlagh will be the scene of the last event of our Juniors' surfing calendar. It will no doubt bring happy and sad moments as the best junior surfer will be crowned. This is one you simply cannot miss!
Location : Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal
We would highly recommend getting down to at least one of the Junior Championships if you can. It is a great weekend away, or as they say in the states, a great vacation, and is sure to provide you with lots of entertainment no matter if your there for the surf or just to soak in the sunshine. The best of the best will be competing on the biggest national stage so be sure to keep an eye out for top talents of Gearoid Mc Daid and Aaron O’Hare, who are two rising stars in the sport.