The ladders are scary enough — so who would take on this cliff jump challenge?

The 2021 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series takes place at Downpatrick Head in Mayo
The ladders are scary enough — so who would take on this cliff jump challenge?

Downpatrick Head, Mayo. Picture: Suas Drones

A brand new 21-metre high launchpad has been set up on the sheer cliffs of Downpatrick Head. And reigning champion cliff divers, Rhiannan Iffland from Australia and France's Gary Hunt will be taking the challenge this month. 

Downpatrick Head, Mayo Picture: still from aerial footage from Suas Drones 
Downpatrick Head, Mayo Picture: still from aerial footage from Suas Drones 

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