Doggy Dudes Ride the Waves in Lahinch

25th September 2011

A very different group of doggy paddlers made history last weekend at Ireland's first ever surfing contest for dogs.

Organised at Lahinch beach by Co Clare-based dog trainer Raquel Noboa, the event raised around €500 for Guide Fogs for the Blind.

"It was a fantastic day and it's a great way to get people off the couch," she told the Irish Independent.

http://www.independent.ie/national-news/ruff-waves-no-bother-for-surfer-dogs-2880461.html

BBC News has a gallery of photos of the dog day afternoon HERE.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-14988217

A very different group of doggy paddlers made history last weekend at Ireland's first ever surfing contest for dogs.

Organised at Lahinch beach by Co Clare-based dog trainer Raquel Noboa, the event raised around €500 for Guide Fogs for the Blind.

"It was a fantastic day and it's a great way to get people off the couch," she told the Irish Independent.

BBC News has a gallery of photos of the dog day afternoon HERE.

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