Downpours blamed as 5 beaches lose goldstar status
Five beaches in Dublin, Kerry and Cork this year lost the international goldstar mark presented to beaches and marinas that have excellent water quality.
Killiney, Portrane and Seapoint beaches in Dublin; Magherabeg Beach in Kerry and Claycastle Beach in Youghal all lost their flag. However, Greystones in Wicklow and Clogherhead in Co Louth won the accolade.
