We would describe ourselves as being a hidden gem," smiles Castlegregory Golf club chairman of management, Noel Earlie, as he looks out over the pristine Kerry course, "but I think we would now like to be less hidden."

Ireland’s status as one of Europe’s premier windsurfing destinations will be confirmed this weekend when the UKWA Triple Crown Wave Sailing Championship is staged in Co Kerry.

THERE will be a lot more to catch the eye in the waters off Dingle this week than a certain dolphin when Brandon Bay plays host to windsurfing’s 2002 PWA Irish Wave Grand Prix.