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A world renowned surfer is planning a marathon challenge with a difference - paddling from the north coast of Ireland to Scotland.

ONE of the world’s top big wave surfers believes he has found two spots off Ireland which could produce waves 120ft (36m) high.

One of the world’s top big wave surfers believes he has found two spots off Ireland which could produce waves 120ft high.