West Cork skier swaps the Alps for an unexpected day on the slopes back at home

Alex Nowotynski from Drinagh was delighted to discover there was enough snow locally for a rare bout of West Cork skiing  

Alex Nowotynski

Far from the skiing trials in the Alps, one avid Cork skier tested the West Cork slopes, following a night of heavy snowfall on Monday.

27-year-old Alex Nowotynski, from Drinagh in West Cork, spotted his opportunity on Tuesday morning, taking to the slopes to complete one of his most unique ski trails yet.

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