Laois author dedicates poetry book to surfing
Author John Whelan
Growing up in the heart of Ireland, far from the sea, Laois-born writer, John Whelan (known as Johnny Renko) never imagined that the ocean would one day become the muse behind his debut poetry collection.
But after discovering the fun of surfing later in life, John’s relationship with Ireland’s waters and his active life transformed, inspiring him to take the plunge with his new book ‘Stoked’.