County Kerry won the most blue flags with 13, followed by Donegal and Mayo on 12 and Cork with 11
The number of blue flags awarded to Irish beaches and marinas remains unchanged since last year but three previous winners have lost out while three others stepped up to take their place, according to An Taisce.
They have been rated ‘good’ for the past four years - the second highest classification. Meanwhile, Bettystown Beach, Meath has been awarded a Blue Flag for the first time since 1996 and Enniscrone in Sligo for the first time since 2014. Traught in Galway also regained a Blue Flag status last held in 2021.
“As a Galway Minister, I am particularly proud to see the return of the Blue Flag to one of my own local swimming spots, Traught Beach in Kinvara, I know that this will be of particular note and celebration for many Galway swimmers. “Congratulations to everyone involved and I want to wish a very happy and safe bathing and swimming season to everyone for 2024.”
Speaking at the awards, director of the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce Cathy Baxter, said: “We were delighted to be welcomed to Salthill, a Blue Flag and Green Coast Award beach for many years, for the opportunity to celebrate the beaches and marinas awarded for the 2024 season.
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