Cork County Council is providing specially-designed lifeguard stations on five beaches and a beach wheelchair service at another location.

The regaining of Blue Flags shows that communities are winning the battle against litter on our beaches.

THE National Green Coast Award has shown another year of growth with an additional 12 beaches receiving the award for 2011.

THE six winning photographs in a competition to show off some of the country’s most stunning coastlines will be put on display across the country.

Godolphin return to action at Nad Al Sheba tomorrow evening with Count Trevisio and Green Coast both set to take their chances.