BUNDORAN will welcome the next generation of European surfing talent this autumn as Irish Surfing prepares to host EuroSurf Junior, Bundoran 2026, running from September 24 to October 4.
The championship will bring together more than 250 athletes, coaches, officials and delegates from over 20 nations to the Donegal surf town, showcasing both the standard of European junior surfing and Ireland’s reputation as a world-class destination for surf tourism and major sporting events.
Running alongside the competition, the Saltwater Festival will celebrate the music, art and culture of Ireland’s surf coast, extending the event’s reach well beyond the water.
The timing is notable, with Ireland set to hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union as the championship takes place. Irish Surfing said the event will place Ireland’s coastline, communities and sporting culture at the heart of a European celebration during a period when the country is at the centre of EU decision-making.
Zoe Lally, CEO of Irish Surfing, said: “Irish Surfing looks forward to welcoming Europe, from the council chamber to the coastline.”
Bundoran has long been established as one of Ireland’s premier surf destinations, and hosting EuroSurf Junior is expected to bring a significant boost in visitor numbers and international profile to the Donegal town over the ten-day event.