Ireland has always been a land of shear contrasts and this observation applies also to coastal water quality and waste management along its 3600km of coastline (7500 KM with rivermouths, inlets and lakes included). In one hand, Ireland is surrounded by some of the cleanest and most pristine waters in Europe and on the other hand the Irish sea is considered as one of the most polluted sea in the world.

Although, surfing in Ireland has become more and more popular over the last 2 decades with an estimated population of 50,000 casual surfers including 3,000+ year round surfers, little efforts have been made in order to treat wastewater adequatly prior to releasing close to recreationnal waters. Besides, the amount of wastewater has increased significantly in places as well as the surfing population. The threat to the environment and the health of surfers and water users alike can't be ignored any longer.

At ISAP, we would like to give a voice to the ever growing Irish surfing community that would be heard loud and clear nationwide because we care for our surfing environment. Together, we hope we can make a difference ASAP for the future generations!!!

ISAP flag is up at Tullan Strand (April 2010)