Adopted Clareman Tom Lowe surfing the world's 'Killer' waves

The Lahinch-based thrillseeker recently rode a notorious swell off Mexico. But he honed his craft here, says Jonathan de Burca Butler

Tom Lowe, who lives in Lahinch, has just become the first European to surf one of the world’s most notorious swells, the powerful ‘Killers’ waves off the coast of Mexico. The dangerous waves, near the islands of Todos Santos, can reach heights of 60 feet.

“It’s up there in the top five waves in the world,” says Lowe. “And, naturally enough, as a surfer, I’ve always wanted to do it. I can’t believe it happened really.”