Éire Noire - Nick Green

Nick Green is a photographer and surfer from Tasmania, know for spending hours in the water shooting some of the coldest and wildest surfing destinations. We are fortunate to have Nick testing needessentials wetsuits while he works capturing beautiful imagery. Nick spent the past Northern Hemisphere winter documenting and exploring Ireland's western shore's many moods. 

Nick has just released a new book titled Éire Noire with 10% of sales donated to Home Tree.

Home Tree is a nature restoration charity in the west of Ireland, working to restore native temperate rainforests. Their approach blends community, culture, science, and natural systems to support resilient ecosystems. Through planting, conservation, and education, they aim to reconnect people with nature and revive the landscape.

This was the wildest I have seen the ocean. The wind was so strong it pushed me over and I had to take refuge behind a stone wall to avoid getting blown off the edge of the cliff. It was these kind of conditions I was looking for when I decided to go to Ireland

We headed here one afternoon, knowing it was going to be too big and the tide to low to surf. Sure enough it was, but it was beautiful to watch.

After two sessions swimming at solid session I spent the afternoon at a secluded spot further down the coast watching the Atlantic Ocean fold in on itself.

There were so many epic castles scattered around the country, this one was hard to beat being right on the coast with an epic little setup right next to it.

Solo swims at a spot I have dreamt of witnessing for a long time. Was really special to spend some time getting to know its many forms.

Crohy Head

Photo by Ryan Craig

Classiebawn Castle, just around the corner from Mullughmore

Unknown silhouette of a surfer right on dark.