Five walks near some beautiful Blue Flag and Green Coast beaches in Munster

Cork, Kerry and Waterford trails to explore — and maybe pop to the nearby beach afterwards for a paddle to cool down your feet

James Crean from The surf shack, Curracloe Beach Co Wexford celebrates An Taisce's announcement of the International Blue Flag and Green Coast award recipients for 2022. Picture: Naoise Culhane

It might not be flip-flops and icecream weather but we can still appreciate our Blue Flag beaches and marinas. A record 85 beaches and 10 marinas have been awarded Blue Flag Status today: this means they adhere to specific criteria related to water quality, information provision, environmental education, safety and site management.

And Green Coast Award recognises beaches for their clean environment, excellent water quality and natural beauty.