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Name: Susan Johnson

Hometown: Gleneely, Dublin

Home region: Inishowen


How long you surfing? 7 years

Where/Why did you start surfing?
We used to go surfing down the west on weekends when there was no wind for windsurfing. I got my own board and started doing it properly after collge.


Quiver (ie detail/s of your board/s), plus your fav board:
6'8" Westbay, 9'2" yoke I bought from Josh.

"Surfing is getting more popular in Ireland for sure". Discuss: Definitely. You used to be able to go west and have an empty beach - now it's full of surf schools!


Most surf friendly pubs / gigs / eateries:
Strand Bar, Strandhill; Spillanes, Castlegregory


Favourite Surfer/s and why:
Kelly Slater. He's lovely.


Best thing about surfing:
I just love it.


Any ambition as a surfer?
To get better.


Dream surf trip:
Somewhere warm!


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