Ireland
The Irish pro surfer who gave up the World-Tour dream to grow veg in County Clare
This is Fergal Smith — Irish surfer Fergal Smith has paddled into some of the world’s largest waves, but it’s the tiny seeds he’s growing at home that he hopes will be his legacy.
Written by: Daniel Crockett
Incredible points, reefs and beaches along a bloody stretch of Irish coast
Surfing in former battlegrounds — Prince Charles visits Mullaghmore, a new spot for Irish surfing, and we consider its troubled history.
Written by: Michael Fordham
Easkey Britton is channelling surfing into social change
Things I Learned Along The Way — Huck's Fiftieth Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we'll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, Irish big-wave charger Easkey Britton shares how surfing inspired her to explore the world.
Written by: Huck HQ / Alex Taylor
Five things you should know about the Irish equality referendum
Fear, loathing and homophobia — Ireland's LGBT community are locked in a fierce battle with the religious right over the forthcoming equality referendum on May 22. Here's everything you need to know.
Written by: Cormac O'Brien
An unflinching look at Northern Ireland’s rebellious youth
Destroying Everything… Seems Like The Only Option — Photographer Ricky Adam documents Northern Ireland's rowdy punk and BMX scenes from the inside.
Written by: Megan White
Five of our favourite photo projects about Ireland
Happy St. Patrick's Day — To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Huck curates some of the most interesting and unexpected Irish photo projects we've encountered over the years.
Written by: Shelley Jones
Rich Gilligan
Rituals — Photographer Rich Gilligan’s series Rituals explores a side of Dublin the tourists don’t see.
Written by: Alex King
Easkey Britton
Breaking Barriers — Easkey Britton makes waves far beyond the world of surfing as an environmentalist and ambassador for women's sport.
Written by: Helen Anthony
Mickey Smith
Is Not A Legend — But in a world full of self-styled heroes the surf photographer defines the creed.
Written by: Michael Fordham