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AL MENNIE
BIG WAVE SURFER - NIGHT SWIMMER - OCEAN ADVENTURER - BLACK BELT
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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 10, 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 9, 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 23, 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 21, 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 13, 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 9, 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 8, 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 6, 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 4, 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 29, 20251 min read


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

Al Mennie
May 25, 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 24, 20251 min read


Night Swimming
Night Swimming first print proof just arrived. The book is still available for pre-order. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/night-swimmin...

Al Mennie
May 20, 20251 min read


New Ocean Pocket Guide
'Ocean' launches at the premier of David Attenborough Ocean Film. I contributed to this book with a section about the Causeway Coast. It...

Al Mennie
May 7, 20251 min read


Short Film Screening
We recently held a screening of a Short Film by Belfast based Joe Warden called 'Out of the Darkness'. The film takes a brief look at my...

Al Mennie
May 5, 20251 min read


DARKNESS INTO LIGHT 2025 HOSTS BELFAST LAUNCH URGING EARLY SIGN-UPS TO SUPPORT VITAL SUICIDE PREVENTION
Darkness into Light launch 2025 Nichola Mullan and Ieuan Green Seven Northern Ireland charities, Pieta and Electric Ireland are joined by...

Al Mennie
Apr 8, 20252 min read


Sand Dunes on Fire
Our local dunes caught fire this week. A few of us went at it with a shovel and buckets of water and managed to extinguish it before it...

Al Mennie
Apr 6, 20251 min read


4x4 upgrades...
Working to get the old defender into shape...a work in progress.

Al Mennie
Apr 4, 20251 min read
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