#Surfing - A long-time professional surfer from Mayo is set to make waves in politics in the upcoming General Election, as the Clare Herald reports.
Fergal 'Ferg' Smith, who can count starting an organic farm in Lahinch among his achievements as one of Ireland's first internationally regarded pro waveriders, is set to run on the Green Party ticket in the Clare constituency.
And making the most of Clare's natural environment to push for sustainability in all aspects of life is at the heart of his manifesto.
"Politics was never my intention, but there is a responsibility on us all to be part of the solution," he says.
The Clare Herald has more on the story HERE.