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WIN: A weekend surf adventure for two - and a brand-new MINI Countryman for the drive

We’re giving you a free trip, surf lessons – and the lend of a new MINI Countryman to get there and back.

ANYTHING IN LIFE can be an adventure. It all depends on your point of view.

That said… Heading off surfing in the West, in a snazzy new car that’s all yours for the weekend? Well, that surely has to count as a pretty big adventure from anyone’s vantage point.

If dropping everything to chase a wave on Ireland’s rugged Atlantic coast sounds like the ideal way to unwind, read on.

We’re giving you the chance to win an adventurous weekend away – with surf lessons by Bundoran Surf Co for two fully paid for, two nights’ accommodation in the Great Northern Hotel in Bundoran in the bag, and the loan of a brand-new MINI Countryman to get yourself there and back to boot.

For your chance to win, just send your name and contact details to MINIadventure@thejournal.ie. Good luck!

To whet your appetite, here’s the landscape that awaits you:

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And those waves:

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And the sunset (if you’re lucky)

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Plus here’s what will take you there:

DOMINIC FRASER DOMINIC FRASER

Those entry details again: Just send your name and contact details to MINIadventure@thejournal.ie. Enjoy!

To discover new horizons, you have to take the road less travelled. Stories are the source of every great conversation. Go where you haven’t been. Leave the city behind. Clear your mind. Add adventures. Add friends. Add memories and add meaning. And when you return, go tell your story. Check out the new MINI COUNTRYMAN to start your adventure now. #AddStories

Terms and conditions: You must be over 25 and hold a clean driver’s licence to win. The winner will be selected at random on Monday, February 27 and announced on this page. Full Journal Media terms and conditions are available here.

Now read: 6 unmissable outdoor day trips to enjoy around Ireland>

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    Mute The Viking
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    Feb 22nd 2017, 9:45 AM

    A lend of a mini. Tight wads..

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    Mute Anthony Byrne
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    Feb 22nd 2017, 10:51 AM

    Probably have to pay for the insurance and fuel yourself too.

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    Mute Garreth Fitzpatrick
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    Feb 22nd 2017, 10:28 PM

    The excitement is in the waiting…do we have to hoover the sand out afterwards??

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    Mute Paul Somers
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    Feb 22nd 2017, 8:43 PM

    LOL the email address works

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    ONLY IF YOU TAKE OUT THE DOT ……….
    AFTER THE EMAIL ADDRESS
    SO EMAIL: miniadventure@thejournal.ie

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    Mute Geraldine Stroud
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    Feb 22nd 2017, 11:24 AM

    The email address to enter does not work comes up invalid.

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    Mute vv7k7Z3c
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    Feb 22nd 2017, 11:28 AM

    @Geraldine Stroud: Hi Geraldine, thanks for this. We’ve tested the address ourselves and email entries are coming in – would you mind double checking and trying again? If you are still having issues, let me know!

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    Mute Martin Moran
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    Feb 22nd 2017, 6:11 PM

    @: Same as Geraldine, using hotmail, when I try it, comes up with the message below:

    Error: The message can’t be sent because at least one of the addresses isn’t formatted correctly: miniadventure@thejournal.ie..

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    Mute Grant Masterson
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    Feb 22nd 2017, 11:00 PM

    Fingers crossed

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    Mute Elaine Nixon
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    Feb 27th 2017, 1:05 PM

    The excitment, who won?

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