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