Making waves for epic 10k paddle from St John’s Point to Bundoran

Three surfer friends are embarking on an epic 10 kilometre paddling journey from St. John's Point near Dunkineely to the Bundoran Boat Quay to support the expansion of Bundoran's Community Centre. 

The expansion will help to meet the growing needs of the local community community for years to come by offering a multi-purpose space for a range of activities and community groups by adding new counselling rooms, a sensory room, a meeting room and a function room as well as a lift, which will make the whole building accessible for all.

They said: “We're reaching out for your support in completing the fit-out of the new Community Centre extension which is set for completion in July of ‘24. Every donation, no matter the size, will help and is appreciated! 

ABOVE: The surfers pictured with members of the Bundoran Community Centre team 

"Conor Maguire, Ryan Allen, and James Garvey are ready to paddle their surfboards across the bay, symbolising the collective effort to complete the fit out of the Bundoran Community Centre Extension."

Donations can be made through our GoFundMe page https://gofund.me/48575b2c

The three friends have given themselves a window of May 20 to July 1 for their voyage and will be closely monitoring the weather forecast for a period of calm seas and low winds. 

They will be accompanied by water safety supervisor Christopher McGloin and his jet ski.

A number of other events are also taking place this summer to raise money for the community centre, which is temporarily located at the old town council offices as refurbishment works take place at their premises on Main Street.

These include the popular Bundoran Bay Swim and a 5k.