Green Coast seal of approval for 12 more locations

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

Cork boasts the most winners with 12 beaches receiving Green Coast Awards, while Mayo gained eight awards, with seven each for Galway and Donegal.

There has been one loser this year. Trá Leadbh Garbh in Donegal lost its Green Coast Award as it did not comply with water quality requirements. However, Cullenstown and Ballymoney in Wexford regained their Green Coast Award.