Blue Flag beaches

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p> Feature Marking: XX Esther McCarthy: 27/10/25:</p>

people

The Sea Fillies on 'life-changing' fundraising mission to swim at every Blue Flag beach in Ireland

Scenic swims, toasty saunas, and excellent coffee have helped make the Sea Fillies' fundraising mission invigorating, worthwhile, and fun

<p>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</p>

outdoors

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

<p> Dog walkers on Inch beach, who could be forced to find somewhere else to bring their beloved canines if new rules are imposed this summer. File Picture: Don MacMonagle</p>

munster

Dogs and horses could be banned from Kerry beaches in effort to retain blue flag status

munster

Planning a seaside excursion this weekend? Here's how to find your nearest Blue Flag beach

ourview

Blue Flag beaches: Prized assets

news

Record number of blue flags awarded to Irish beaches

Three Irish beaches lose Blue Flag status

Three of Ireland’s most popular beaches have been stripped of their coveted Blue Flag status after a dip in water quality.

Thu, 28 May, 2015

Tougher standards see 16 top bathing spots lose Blue Flag status

Sixteen of the country’s best-known bathing spots have lost their coveted blue flag status this year after the introduction of more stringent standards for testing water quality by the EU.

Fri, 24 May, 2013

CO CLARE: Methods blamed for muddying the waters

Despite having excellent water quality, two beaches failed to get Blue Flags for 2013 — because of a mathematical anomaly.

Fri, 24 May, 2013

Nothing adds up as crystal clear waters lose out

It sounds like a typical Irish conundrum — a beach that fails to achieve blue flag status because its water is too clear.

Fri, 24 May, 2013

CORK/KERRY: Council defends quality of bathing water

Cork County Council has defended the quality of its coastal bathing water, blaming a more stringent marking criteria and the wettest summer for 50 years on the loss of Blue Flag status on four beaches.

Fri, 24 May, 2013