Night Swimming will have a German language audio version. I'll update more here in due course.

I'll be speaking tonight at a Tech Conference in Northern Ireland. I believe it is sold out so if you have tickets, I'll see you there.

Rich Robinson and I spoke at Ireland Active Industry Awards and Conference in Meath recently.

A new film will become available online tomorrow October 19. It is a film for all the family based on a story passed down through generations in this local area. The film was produced in Hawaii by Alison Teal but all filmed here on the Causeway Coast. A huge thank you to Lauren Chambers, Mark Millar, Leigh Hawthorne and Crindle Stables for their help along the way. The final scene

I first surfed Otter Rock back in 2004, long before drones, GoPros or film crews. I’ve returned many times since, usually alone, and always cautious. I’ve documented it in books, film, blog posts, and radio. The BBC even joined me once. Over the years I’ve shared what I’ve learned, answered questions, and offered help to others, including some of the people now featured in the latest stories. I won’t get into screenshots, but I have them. I believe in respecting the truth. Wh

I never bring a camera with me. It's almost always impossible to get footage unless there is a big moon but this clip gives some idea of...

I walked the runway or Victoria Square Autumn fashion show Runway Residence... Style Academy Model Agency. Victoria Square Runway...

Terri did some shots with me in her studio in Donegal... Al Mennie by Terri Burton

Big Miles recently, so lots of maintenance.

I had lead role in a new seasonal and national advertising campaign filmed this week out side Belfast. I cant share pics until its out...

We had a lovely sold out event at Belfasts iconic Linen Hall Library. Hosted by NI's own Cathy Clugson I spoke about Night Swimming. I...

This week I had the lead role in a new advertising campaign filmed in Galway for a major Irish brand. The two day shoot involved full...

I've just finished another Currach....This one I designed to be carried by one man. I cut down the ribs etc and formed the entire boat by...

The OSS were one of the first to show interest in my night swimming back in 2020. They ran a feature back then about what I was doing and...

Rich Robinson (my friend, trainer, world champion natural body builder, sports scientist) and I will be speaking at the Ireland Active...

We had a lovely sold out event at Elk Books Warrenpoint. It was a pleasure to meet everyone. Such a kind group of people all with so many...

I will be speaking at an event at Elk Books Warrenpoint Saturday September 20 2025 at 2pm about Night Swimming and no doubt many other...

Some great surf conditions lately. I broke my camera and drowned my light recently so struggling to get decent pics to use.... Al Mennie

Rich Robinson hosted film maker Joe and I in a discussion and Q&A after a screening of Joe's short film Out of the Darkness at Yarn...

I had the opportunity to go in studio with the lovely people at Ireland Am.... Video available here covering... Early big wave surfing...