Blue flags articles
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Donegal beaches retain Blue Flag status
An Taisce announced the International Blue Flag and Green Coast Award recipients for 2024 on Monday, May 20. In Donegal, the beaches that retained the Blue Flag were Bundoran, Carrickfin, Culdaff, Downings, Fintra, Killahoey, Marble Hill, Murvagh, Narin, Portsalon, Rossnowlagh and Stroove. Rathmullan Marina was also awarded a Blue Flag. The Blue Flag awarded to Greencastle Marina in 2023 was withdrawn by Donegal County Council in July 2023 as construction works at the harbour on a breakwater...
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North Dublin beach loses Blue Flag status
Rush South Beach in north Dublin, along with Ballymoney North Beach in Wexford and Tramore in Waterford all lost the status for 2024
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Did your local beach get a Blue Flag this year? The 2024 list has been announced
The Blue Flag award is given to beaches and marinas that have excellent water quality and also maintain other standards including safety standards.