EPISODE 1 “MEET THE GROMS – Monday 1 December, 5.00pm, RTÉ2
Short (180 char): Young Irish surfers chase national titles and a place on Team Ireland. With multiple age divisions and a tough qualification system, only the best will reach the Euros.
Long: The season begins as Ireland’s junior surfers chase national titles and places on Team Ireland for the European Championships. Across eight divisions, the route is demanding: only the strongest surfers reach Portugal, and win national honours. As the first heats get underway, Josh, Ruby, Tom, Evelyn, Isabella and Giorgi begin a season where every wave matters.
EPISODE 2: “BETWEEN SWELLS” – Tuesday 2 December, 5.00pm, RTÉ2
Short (180 char): An unusually calm Atlantic stalls the competition season. As surfers wait for waves, rivalries form, friendships deepen, and the pressure of qualification builds onshore.
Long: The Atlantic goes quiet. With competitions postponed and waves scarce, Ireland’s junior surfers face an unexpected challenge: waiting. Between swells, the groms navigate life, training and the growing pressure of qualification. Relationships that will define Team Ireland begin to take shape. When the waves finally arrive, some dominate while others falter. Friendships deepen, rivalries form, and the season moves forward at last.
