Surf’s up this August: learn to ride the waves and protect our beaches

Learn to ride the waves and protect our beaches with the Clean Coasts and #2MinuteBeachClean free Surf Club events. (Image: Surf Shack Ireland)

This August, Clean Coasts and Fáilte Ireland are inviting you to catch some waves or maybe your first wave ever at one of four free surfing taster events as part of the #2MinuteBeachClean Summer Surf Club. Whether you are a total beginner or just looking for a new way to enjoy the sea, these fun and exclusive sessions are the perfect opportunity to try surfing with all gear and instruction provided.

Each session is led by certified instructors and held at some of Ireland’s most scenic beaches. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to try something new and embrace the summer vibes.

As part of our commitment to accessibility and inclusion, one of the four events will be at Bunmahon Beach, Co Waterford on Tuesday, 26th August – and will be dedicated exclusively to individuals with additional needs. This session will offer a supportive and adaptive environment with experienced instructors from Bunmahon Surf School and a tailored experience to ensure a safe, enjoyable introduction to surfing for everyone. 

An Taisce Clean Coasts Manager, Bronagh Moore says “Spending time in the water or by the sea is a fantastic way to connect with nature and enjoy the benefits that it brings. It’s so important to remember to give back by doing something simple like a #2minutebeachclean which not only creates a nicer environment for everyone using the beach but also protects marine life in it too.” 

Surfers spend more time in and around the sea than most and they see the effects of marine litter first hand. That is why these events also feature a fun #2MinuteBeachClean; a simple but powerful way to give back to the coast.

Other events will take place at Barley Cove, Co. Cork with Barley Cove Surf Camp (Tuesday, 26th August – 12pm to 2pm); Curracloe Beach, Co. Wexford with The Surf Shack Ireland (Friday, 22nd August at 2pm); and at Lahinch Beach, Co. Clare with West Coast Surf Club (Thursday, 28th August at 5pm).

So mark Tuesday, 26th August (3.30pm) in your diary for this exclusively additional needs event at Bunmahon Beach, Co. Waterford with Bunmahon Surf School. Refreshments will be available after the sessions. Book your free taster via Eventbrite (search 2minutebeachclean)