St. Patrick's Day

Culture

A cliché-free glimpse of the real Ireland

Rediscovering home — To mark the centenary of Ireland's uprising, award-winning war photographer Seamus Murphy revisits the country he left behind in the hope of capturing the nation's true character.

Written by: Cian Traynor

Film

This is what the world will look like when we run out of oil

New film: The Survivalist — Oil won't last forever. So what happens when we run out? A new film by a first-feature Irish director contemplates a future without the resource we rely on most.

Written by: Shelley Jones

Surf

The Irish pro surfer who gave up the World-Tour dream to grow veg in County Clare

This is Fergal Smith — Irish surfer Fergal Smith has paddled into some of the world’s largest waves, but it’s the tiny seeds he’s growing at home that he hopes will be his legacy.

Written by: Daniel Crockett

Surf

Incredible points, reefs and beaches along a bloody stretch of Irish coast

Surfing in former battlegrounds — Prince Charles visits Mullaghmore, a new spot for Irish surfing, and we consider its troubled history.

Written by: Michael Fordham

Surf

Easkey Britton is channelling surfing into social change

Things I Learned Along The Way — Huck's Fiftieth Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we'll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, Irish big-wave charger Easkey Britton shares how surfing inspired her to explore the world.

Written by: Huck HQ / Alex Taylor

Why I do what I do

An unflinching look at Northern Ireland’s rebellious youth

Destroying Everything… Seems Like The Only Option — Photographer Ricky Adam documents Northern Ireland's rowdy punk and BMX scenes from the inside.

Written by: Megan White

Photography

Five of our favourite photo projects about Ireland

Happy St. Patrick's Day — To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Huck curates some of the most interesting and unexpected Irish photo projects we've encountered over the years.

Written by: Shelley Jones

Surf

Easkey Britton

Breaking Barriers — Easkey Britton makes waves far beyond the world of surfing as an environmentalist and ambassador for women's sport.

Written by: Helen Anthony

Surf

Mickey Smith

Is Not A Legend — But in a world full of self-styled heroes the surf photographer defines the creed.

Written by: Michael Fordham

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