Charles O’ Malley

Surfmayo surf instructor Charles O Malley surfing at Carrowniskey Beach in Mayo, Ireland

Charles grew up locally in Murrisk village at the foot of Croagh Patrick. He first surfed with SURFMAYO as a child and has been devoted to surfing ever since.

With SURFMAYO: Charles has worked as a lifeguard and surf instructor on Carrowniskey Strand for over 15 years.

Highlights: Charles has worked, traveled and surfed all over the world in places such as Indonesia, New Zealand, Australia, Hawaii, South America and Europe. In 2018 Charles returned to his home roots in Mayo after working office life for a number of years as an engineer to take on a new venture to run SURFMAYO with Elvis Beetham. Charles is dedicated to sharing the joy and excitement of surfing that he has been so lucky to enjoy over the last 25+ years.