The wild Atlantic waves, golden sands and emerald backdrops of the west coast of Ireland have attracted surfers from all over the world for many years. Among the top surfing spots is Strandhill in County Sligo, which is the location for the recently opened National Surf Centre, a state-of-the-art facility overlooking the ocean.
The centre provides high quality changing, shower and locker facilities with an extensive ground floor space for surf training and demonstrations for local, national and international surfers.
Home to three surf schools, it also includes a bespoke surf and leisure retail experience and will be a standout attraction for surfers visiting the area.
The exterior of the building features stunning artwork by Donegal artist and surfer, Barry Britton, depicting figures from Irish mythology including the legendary Queen Maeve who is seen catching a wave. The building’s standing seams simulate a surfer’s wetsuit draped over the striking precast concrete wall panels. Designed by Arken Construction, the building is now in the running for a number of awards.