Surfer in sponsorship plea

A young Irishman nominated for the world’s top big wave surfer award is struggling to pull together enough cash to attend the prestigious ceremony.

Wed, 04 Apr, 2012 - 18:03

A young Irishman nominated for the world’s top big wave surfer award is struggling to pull together enough cash to attend the prestigious ceremony.

Ollie O’Flaherty, 24, from Lahinch, Co Clare, has been shortlisted for the celebrated Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards held in Los Angeles next month.

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