Barry Mottershead

Barry Mottershead

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Barry Mottershead is a 42-year-old South African big wave surfer, renowned for his experiences at Mullaghmore Head in Ireland, where he rides some of the world's most formidable waves, often reflecting on the deep connection surfers have with the ocean.

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Barry Mottershead is a big wave rider who describes the waves at Mullaghmore as the pinnacle of surfing.

Surfers seek the ultimate wave on Ireland’s west coast – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-07
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