Cliffs Of Insanity
A Winter On Ireland’s Big Waves
$36.76
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
15 September 2012
Summary
A fascinating insight into the people and the places at the centre of the surfing scene which has developed in recent years along Ireland’s west coast.
Surfing in Ireland was once considered little more than a fringe and slightly lunatic pursuit. The treacherous coastline and ice waters of the Atlantic did not sit comfortably with the stereotype of surfing as the favoured pastime of the bronzed and privileged. But with the discovery in the past few years of the gargantuan Aileen’s wav…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781848271302 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1848271301 |
| Author: | Keith Duggan |
| Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Transworld Ireland |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 15 September 2012 |
| Weight: | 284g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm x 18mm |
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Critics Review
Beautifully written. Compelling.
Beautifully written. Compelling. – Malachy Clerkin * Off The Ball, Newstalk *
Duggan presents a rare and intimate window into a little-understood world. … I was enthralled. * The Irish Times *
Inventive and inspiring. – Michael Foley * Sunday Times *
About The Author
Keith Duggan
Keith Duggan is an award-winning senior sportswriter with the Irish Times. His previous books which enjoyed great critical acclaim include The Lifelong Season- At The Heart Of Gaelic Games and House Of Pain- Through The Rooms Of Mayo Football which was shortlisted for the William Hill Irish Sports Book Of The Year 2008.
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