Blue Flags: Cork leads the way in top-rated Irish beaches, marinas, and coastal areas for 2025

Cork emerges as the big winner in the 2025 Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards, claiming 27 honours across beaches and marinas

Pristine water and clean beaches: 99 Blue Flags have been awarded in Ireland for 2025. Pictures: Naoise Culhane

The 'Oscars' for pristine coastal water, environmental management, environmental education and safety have been announced with 169 awards presented to beaches, marinas, and coastal areas. 

And in a testament to hard work on everything from beach cleans to safety and environmental campaigns this means there were five extra awards given out compared to last year.