Here are the 88 beaches and marinas awarded Blue Flag status

Three popular beaches have been forced to lower their coveted Blue Flag.

Mon, 22 May, 2017 - 13:34

Three popular beaches have been forced to lower their coveted Blue Flag.

However, Ireland still managed to hit a new record high for the quality and cleanliness of coastal waters despite the dip in standards at Lisfannon in Donegal, Killiney in south Dublin and Balcarrick, at Donabate in north Dublin.

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