But for Irish surfer Conor Maguire, who has claimed what may be his country’s largest ever swell, it was almost on his doorstep at Mullaghmore in Co Sligo. The biggest question for Maguire was not whether he wanted to try it, but if it was acceptable to venture out during the national Level 5 lockdown. My main concern was not to offend anyone or put pressure on the hospital system or anything like that. We contacted Sligo County Council and got permission to surf, spoke to the coastguard. We couldn’t have been any more safe, and [it was] the perfect time to take a good crack at it.

Source: The Irish Times October 30, 2020 21:33 UTC