You know the way Mayo is regarded as the surf capital of Ireland,is there any particular beach you would recommend for novice surfers?

Thanks

HSB

Hillstreetblue (Dublin) - Posts: 163 - 23/06/2010 09:36:53    684488

Keel Beach in Achill. I was there on Sunday. Great surf.

paddyogall (Mayo) - Posts: 5110 - 23/06/2010 10:21:12    684525

Thanks Paddy :)

Hillstreetblue (Dublin) - Posts: 163 - 23/06/2010 10:27:52    684532

I thought Bundoran was the surf capital of Ireland?? First the second city thread, now this!

Breffni40 (Cavan) - Posts: 12440 - 23/06/2010 10:29:46    684536

And I thought it was Rossnowlagh

Omar.d (Cavan) - Posts: 1141 - 23/06/2010 10:43:48    684553

I'd have though either Standhill or Easky in Sligo. Or else Lahinch in Clare.

Never heard of Mayo being rated as a top surfing spot????

black&white (Sligo) - Posts: 1628 - 23/06/2010 11:14:42    684608

Can a a county be a "capital"

Omar.d (Cavan) - Posts: 1141 - 23/06/2010 11:30:45    684634

black&white
County: Sligo
Posts: 869

684608 I'd have though either Standhill or Easky in Sligo. Or else Lahinch in Clare.

Never heard of Mayo being rated as a top surfing spot????

Would you go away out of that. 11 Blue flag beaches in Mayo. Brilliant surfing around Louisburg, Achill. I actually pass by Lahinch to go surfing in Achill. In reality anywhere on the west coast can be classed as a surfing spot. Keel beach is my favourite.

paddyogall (Mayo) - Posts: 5110 - 23/06/2010 11:32:24    684638

Enniscrone and Easkey are in Sligo but they are only about a ten minute drive from ballina. Enniscrone is supposed to be pretty good and they have surf schools there in the summer. Lacken in north mayo (bout 20 minutes drive from ballina) is also supposed to be pretty good.

xxx (Mayo) - Posts: 1275 - 23/06/2010 11:39:10    684651

Never heard of Mayo for surfing myself other than Achill.Any the lads i know that go seem to go up to donegal.Summer bay would be a good spot if you're feeling adventurous

beer baron (Cavan) - Posts: 3916 - 23/06/2010 11:44:43    684664

Lahinch in Clare is atop spot
Bundoran also.
Not Mayo. Only thing they are good for is being able to Mis-spell Michael Jacksons name.

Mikeynora (Limerick) - Posts: 888 - 23/06/2010 11:55:10    684682

Enniscrone and Easkey are in Sligo but they are only about a ten minute drive from ballina

Ballina is only 10 minutes from Enniscrone, does that mean it's in Sligo? Possibly one of the stupidest posts on here in a long time (and that's quite an achievement)


And paddy, a Blue Flag doesn't mean anything in terms of surfing, Blue Flags are to do with swimming/bathing. Strandhill in Sligo is one of the fines surfing beaches around, but cannot get a Bliue Flag because the rip tides and currents make it far too dangerous for swimming in.
Rosses Point has a Blue Flag, yet the waves are't good enough for surfing.

black&white (Sligo) - Posts: 1628 - 23/06/2010 12:36:13    684752

I've been surfing on Carrownisky outside Louisbourg before. It can be pretty spectacular out there.

roundball (Tipperary) - Posts: 2514 - 23/06/2010 12:50:08    684779

No black and white ballina is in mayo. I said it is only a ten minute drive to Enniscrone, less. My point was that he could stay in Ballina and travel to Enniscrone. Some beaches are so far from nearest town you would nearly have to travel that distance anyways. Did ye not cover local towns in remedial level geography?

xxx (Mayo) - Posts: 1275 - 23/06/2010 14:09:20    684932

Mikeynora - have you ever been to mayo? - how ye all down in limerick there anyway? - still hurling are ye....

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11682 - 23/06/2010 14:38:17    684987

Easkey and Bundoran are okay but the man wanted an area where it would be good for novices. Achill Island have medium sized waves all year long, However you can find bigger waves on the island if you wan them. Below is a link to a good website. It gives the best times to go out surfing.

http://magicseaweed.com/Achill-Island-Surf-Report/685/

paddyogall (Mayo) - Posts: 5110 - 23/06/2010 15:46:18    685088

xxx
County: Mayo
Posts: 496

684932 No black and white ballina is in mayo. I said it is only a ten minute drive to Enniscrone, less. My point was that he could stay in Ballina and travel to Enniscrone. Some beaches are so far from nearest town you would nearly have to travel that distance anyways. Did ye not cover local towns in remedial level geography?

The poster asked about surfing in Mayo. Neither Enniscrone or Easkey are in Mayo, but you still felt the need to try to include them. My point was that, using your logic, I could try to claim Ballina as a Sligo fishing destination.
Obviously you struggled with comprehension, but I guess logic and Mayo fans have never really gone hand in hand

black&white (Sligo) - Posts: 1628 - 23/06/2010 15:55:50    685097

Well black and white, i think everybody else understood what i wrote. Sorry if you are so put out about it. Keep typing if it helps you get over it.

xxx (Mayo) - Posts: 1275 - 23/06/2010 18:02:43    685226

Surfing in mayo!....Finally the people of that county can talk about a sport they have an ability to excel in!!!

Regards,

Snufalufagus...Laochra Gael

Snufalufagus (Dublin) - Posts: 8100 - 23/06/2010 18:16:02    685241

The Surfing SHOP in Louisburgh run courses at all those beaches on this unspoilt peninsular. I can't even remember all of the names but Keel is certainly one of them.

patrique (Antrim) - Posts: 13709 - 23/06/2010 19:05:28    685294