Don’t forget to explore the area in between your surf sessions.

The whole place has an amazing atmosphere. Spend a night in a snug pub listening to a traditional Irish music session; enjoy some of the countless summer festivals, hit a few balls on the golf course and sit back and enjoy the craic and a pint of Guinness in one of the towns many bars.

The 18 holes links course is right beside our accommodation. There is also a 6 screen cinema close by.

The landscape surrounding Bundoran in Donegal and Sligo is lush green. There are many striking hilltops and mountains such as the famous Ben Bulben – take a morning trip up it and enjoy the outstanding views of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding country side from the top.

Further south is Sligo, and attractive town with good bars and restaurants, theatres, cinema art galleries and delicatessens. Sligo is the largest town in the north-west, with a heritage going back 6,000 years.

The rugged landscape and countryside has been immortalised by the famous Irish poet W.B. Yeat’s and through the paintings of his brother Jack.

Past through Sligo to Strandhill, not really big enough to be called a town, it is long beach, perfect for surf, and the Bridge Bar serves up tasty food that can be eaten outside in the summer sun.