Dave McGowan got involved in the sport seven years ago while on holidays.
A Westmeath diver is looking for financial support in order to compete World Free Diving Championships next year.
Dave McGowan got involved in the sport, which involves deep sea diving without the use of a breathing apparatus, seven years ago while on holidays.
The Mullingar man, who's living in Egypt, says you need to do a lot of training to allow your body to adjust to the depths.
He aims to competes at nationals competition ahead of next year including next months AIDA Bassam Arabian Freediving Depth Championship in Egypt.
He's reached a depth of over 70 metres while training for the competition.
He has set up a Go Fund Me page after missing out on the chance to represent Ireland at the World Championships in France last year:
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