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AL MENNIE
BIG WAVE SURFER - NIGHT SWIMMER - OCEAN ADVENTURER - BLACK BELT
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Speaking at Linen Hall Library
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...

Al Mennie
Oct 2, 20251 min read


Filming Ad campaign Galway Ireland
This week I had the lead role in a new advertising campaign filmed in Galway for a an Irish brand. The two day shoot involved full prosthetics application for 4 hours a day. The advert will air later this month. I cant share pics until it is live but will update this in a few weeks.

Al Mennie
Sep 30, 20251 min read


Traditional Irish Boat
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...

Al Mennie
Sep 28, 20251 min read


The Outdoor Swimming Society Feature
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...

Al Mennie
Sep 27, 20251 min read


Keynote Speaking October 24th Ireland
Rich Robinson (my friend, trainer, world champion natural body builder, sports scientist) and I will be speaking at the Ireland Active...

Al Mennie
Sep 25, 20251 min read


Speaking at Warrenpoint
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...

Al Mennie
Sep 24, 20251 min read


Speaking Event Warrenpoint
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...

Al Mennie
Sep 11, 20251 min read


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

Al Mennie
Sep 11, 20251 min read


Short Film Fundraiser Screening
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...

Al Mennie
Sep 10, 20251 min read


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

Al Mennie
Aug 24, 20251 min read


Short Film Screening
A 15 min short film taking a brief look at my Night Swimming and mental health campaigns by Belfast based Joe Warden....

Al Mennie
Aug 22, 20251 min read


Training Through an Injury
A couple of months ago I fell from a horse whilst working on a new film project. I cracked a rib and damaged surrounding muscles. I broke...

Al Mennie
Aug 14, 20252 min read


Guest Speaker at Belfast Harbour Commissioners Event
I was recently the guest speaker at an event celebrating the annual community fund awards by the Belfast Harbour Commission. The fund is...

Al Mennie
Jun 12, 20251 min read


Filming New Show
I've just finished an intense 2 week shoot with an inspirational crew of people from Hawaii. The show probably wont be available until...

Al Mennie
Jun 10, 20251 min read


Shooting with Lauren Chambers
Lauren and I did some shots recently. Lauren is a photographer and Elopement specialist based on the Causeway Coast. Check her out for...

Al Mennie
Jun 9, 20251 min read


Night Swimming book to be available in German
Night Swimming is currently being translated to the german Language.... Night Swimming

Al Mennie
Jun 7, 20251 min read


Out of the Darkness - Short Film
The short film by Joe Warden looking at my Night Swimming is available on his youtube channel.... https://youtu.be/HU_E2G_7u8Y?si=V7EQqAt...

Al Mennie
Jun 5, 20251 min read


Compere at Belfast UU Fashion Show
Last night I compered the UU Fashion Show in Belfast..... Back stage at UU fashion Show Belfast. Between rehearsal and show...

Al Mennie
May 30, 20251 min read


Painting Boards
Board prep for visitors from Hawaii who need a Pink Surfboard! more to come.....

Al Mennie
May 26, 20251 min read


Broken 4x4 Axle
The rear axle on the 4x4 broke while offroading so I did a quick weld repair to get by until I could get new parts. Thanks to Willis at...

Al Mennie
May 25, 20251 min read
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