The film takes viewers on a journey back to 1972, a time when every international sporting event in Ireland was cancelled, except for one…
Amidst the conflict, a group of surf pioneers from Dublin and Belfast defied political hostilities and came together to host the 1972 Eurosurf Championship.
This chronicle of boundless idealism during a violent conflict highlights how surfing provided a ray of hope for an exceptional collection of young individuals during a time of despair. The film unravels the compelling story of how this sport forever changed their lives and how the tight-knit rebellious community they formed left an indelible mark on Ireland.
Sean Duggan, director and producer of Keep It A Secret said: “I’m thrilled to share the inspiring origin story of the surfers who pioneered the sport at a time when Ireland was still an unknown surfing paradise to the outside world.”
Capturing the beauty of the Irish coastline and the power of the ocean combined with compelling interviews and archival footage, Keep It a Secret’s immersive cinematography highlights the courage and determination of those who pioneered surfing in Ireland.
