Number of Blue Flag beaches falls once more

BLUE flags were awarded to 76 beaches and marinas yesterday – the lowest number since 2002.

Tue, 15 Jun, 2010 - 01:00
Noel Baker

Environment Minister John Gormley made the awards to 74 beaches and two marinas yesterday, in addition to 46 Green Coast Awards.

However, while some counties gained Blue Flag status last year – Cork increased by two to 12 and Kerry added one more to bring its total to 13 – the country has one less Blue Flag beach than last year.

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