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Cork and Kerry score big as 2021 list of Blue Flag beaches announced Ten beaches and two marinas earned the Blue Flag in Cork this year, signifying a record annual haul for the Rebel County The east beach at Inchydoney, Co. Cork. The beach has been awarded a Blue Flag for the first time ever. File picture Denis Minihane. Tue, 25 May, 2021 - 12:13 Steve Neville Cork has enjoyed a record haul as it was announced that 93 sites across Ireland have achieved Blue Flag status for 2021. Ten beaches an...

Share this article Fourteen Blue Flags have been awarded to Kerry. An Taisce has announced 93 Blue Flag beaches and 63 Green coast awards around Ireland, which recognise environmental management, excellent water quality and natural beauty. Kerry and Donegal both received the most Blue Flags, having been awarded 14 each. Advertisement The Blue Flag is one of the world’s most recognised eco-labels and it highlights compliance relating to water quality, facilities for visitors, beach management,...

Did your local beach get a Blue Flag this year? The 2021 list has been announced Image: Shutterstock/ianmitchinson A TOTAL OF 93 Irish beaches and marinas have been awarded Blue Flags this year, marking an all-time record.  79 of the 81 beaches and all 10 marinas awarded last year have retained Blue Flag status for this year. Four additional beaches have obtained Blue Flag status for the 2021 bathing season.  The Blue Flag award is given to beaches and marinas that have excellent water qualit...

93 Blue Flags Awarded To Beaches And Marinas This Year Share this article A record 93 Blue Flags have been awarded this year, an increase of two on the previous year. The counties with the most Blue Flags are Donegal and Kerry with 14 each. Blue Flags are given out to beaches and marinas with good water quality while Green Coast awards are for environmental protection. This year 93 Blue Flags and 63 Green Coast awards have been presented. Inchydoney east beach in Cork has received a Blue Flag f...

Galway Bay FM 25 May 2021 ***STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 12:00 midday on Tuesday 25th of May 2021*** No repro fee 25-5-2021 2021 Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards Recognise Ireland’s Best Beaches and Marinas Picture shows a file image marking An Taisces announcement of the International Blue Flag and Green Coast award recipients for 2021 on Seapoint Beach, Co Dublin .Pic:Naoise Culhane-no fee For Further info:Media contact: Ian Diamond, [email protected] 087 1120460 Pic:Naoise Culhane-no fee pri...

What is your favourite Donegal beach? Has it made it on to the Blue Flag list? County has 14 locations on the prestigious list Reporter: );  ); The counties in the Republic with the most Blue Flags for 2021 are Donegal and Kerry, which both have 14. The number of Blue Flags awarded this season set a new record for the Republic. The flags will fly once again this year at Bundoran, Rossnowlagh, Murvagh, Fintra, Portnoo/Narin, Carrickfinn, Killahoey, Marblehill, Downings, Portsalon, Culdaff, Str...

Cefn Sidan has been awarded the most Blue Flags in Wales since 1988 Pembrey Country Park is celebrating after winning the prestigious Blue Flag status. Cefn Sidan has been awarded the most Blue Flags in Wales since 1988, winning on consecutive years since 2009, apart from last year when the awards were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Since the Blue Flag awards were first introduced in 1988, Pembrey Country Park has won more Blue Flags than anywhere else in Wales. Cefn Sidan ...

Sandown has won a prestigious Blue Flag beach award, in time for the lifting of the Covid-19 lockdown and a stay-at-home summer.

Updated Friday, 14th May 2021, 5:19 pm Blue Flags have been awarded again to Tynemouth Longsands, Whitley Bay beach and King Edwards Bay. King Edwards Bay, Tynemouth Longsands, and Whitley Bay have been awarded Blue Flag status by Keep Britain Tidy – and won a further three Seaside Awards as well. The blue flag is an international quality mark which is awarded to those beaches with the best water quality, facilities, safety standards, environmental education, and management. Mayor Norma Redf...

Lyme Regis is a popular town on the Jurassic Coast - Credit: Herry Lawford, Flicr From cool coastal resorts to bustling market hubs, Andy Greeves chooses ten towns whose history, ambience and busy events diary make them ‘must visit’ destinations. Remember to practice social distancing on your visit and book ahead wherever possible to avoid disappointment. Some events mentioned may not be running this year or be slightly different so do check before attending.  1. Poole & Sandbanks Take you...