This is a three part deep-dive in to Gearoid McDaid's story directed, filmed and edited by Clem McInerney. Gearoid's roots in performance surfing, competing in the global arena and stepping it up in heaving Irish waters feature throughout the series. If you don't know, Gman's up there with some of the best barrel riders in the world but he also has a name that is widely (and wildly) misinterpreted. He's the man with a thousand names, Geer-oid, Geeeroud, G, Garyd.. we've heard it all. The trick? Think Garage and you're almost there – but we'll let Gman explain that in the video above. In episode 1, we retrace the steps that set Gearoid McDaid on his surfing trajectory, running through just how a young lad from Sligo quickly became a household name in Irish surfing. Of course, the road's been long – but Gman's got his family, friends and the entire Irish community behind him.

Credits, in order of appearance; Soli Bali, Rob Kelly, Josh Redman, Tara McGuiness, Angus Scotney, William Aliotti, Mick Fanning, Will Skudin, Russell Bierke, Shane Meehan, Megan Gayda, Torrey Meister, Ellie. Interviews; Ritchie Fitzgerald, Shane Meehan, Conor Maguire. Additional footage; Ray McDaid Voice Over; Sean Casey Produced by; Jason Lock, Jim Houghton Directed, filmed and edited; Clem McInerney Music; Azari & III - Into The Night (Nicolas Jaar Remix) Have an interesting story to share about surfing in Ireland?

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