In this episode of North and South of the Gap, we paddle out with one of Ireland’s most iconic surfers — Richie Fitzgerald from Bundoran. From the rugged Atlantic coast to the world’s heaviest waves, Richie has spent a lifetime chasing surf and shaping Ireland’s place on the global surfing map.

We talk about growing up in a seaside town before it was a surf mecca, what it's like to stare down 50-foot walls of water, and how the ocean has shaped not just his life, but his outlook. Richie opens up about the highs, the wipeouts, and what it truly means to be connected to place, purpose, and passion.

Whether you’re a surfer or just someone who appreciates a great story from the edge of the world, this one is not to be missed.