FRANCIS BRADLEYwith the weekly outdoors round-up . . .
Surf the waves
So you’ve seen these bronzed Californians cutting along in front of giant waves and you want to be just like them. Perfect Day Surf School in Strandhill, Co Sligo caters for the needs of all surfers regardless of ability. Young or old, beginner or with some experience, Perfect Day Surf School will teach you how. Prices start at €30 for a small group to €50 for one-to-one. Tel: 087-2029399 or 087-2897462; or visit perfectdaysurfing.com.
Sailing school
There are places left in the summer sailing schools run by the Irish National Sailing School in Dún Laoghaire. This summer the INSS has 13 week-long courses from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The school provides a lifejacket and windbreaker jacket. Wetsuits can be hired for €20 per week and the cost for the course per child is €179 per week. Tel: 01-2844195 or see inss.ie.
Walking with culture
Oideas Gael, Donegal is offering cultural activity courses in Glencolmcille in the Donegal Gaeltacht. The courses are bilingual, making them attractive to those with little or no Irish and those with some fluency. The hillwalking in Donegal course combines walking on Slieve League with an experienced leader. Fee: €180. The next course is from July 10th-17th. Tel: 074-9730248 or visit oideas-gael.com.