EPISODE 3 “CRUNCH TIME” – Monday 8 December at 5.00pm on RTÉ2
Short (180 char): Mid-season competitions intensify as qualification windows narrow. A break in the weather finally allows competing, and one strong heat can change everything.
Long: With qualification windows narrowing, the pressure builds. Weather delays have stacked events, and when conditions finally allow competition, the groms face challenging waves and decisive heats at Trá Bhuí. As results come in, the mathematical path to Team Ireland becomes clear for some — and impossible for others.
EPISODE 4: “THE RECKONING” – Tuesday 9 December at 5.00pm on RTÉ2
Short (180 char): With one qualification event left, the standings are clearer. Some surfers are already safe; others need a strong final result to stay in contention.
Long: With one qualification event left, the standings begin to settle. Some surfers have already secured enough points for Team Ireland, while others remain on the edge. At Trá Bhuí, the final competition carries a different kind of pressure: those with consistent results need only hold their position, while others must produce their strongest surfing of the season to stay in contention. A few unexpected outcomes shift the rankings, and by the end of the day the team is set — with some moving on to Portugal, and others seeing their chance slip away.
