North West beaches receive Blue Flag and Green Coast awards
A number of beaches across the North West have picked up Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards. A Blue Flag has become an internationally recognised symbol, and is awarded to beaches with high standards in water quality, environmental management, environmental education and safety, while the aim of the Green Coast…
Tourism boost for north west with beaches securing blue flags
County Donegal has the largest number of Blue Flags in the country. The Blue Flag is one of the world’s most recognised eco-labels, signifying top quality beaches, marinas and inland bathing areas. Only beaches that meet specific criteria relating to water quality, beach management, environemntal information and safety…
Mullaghamore and Enniscrone lose Green Coast Awards
Mullaghamore and Enniscrone beaches have lost their Green Coast Awards. It’s part of the An Taisce Blue Flag and and Green Coast Awards announced today. Now only one beach in Sligo has a blue flag while four beaches in south Donegal have retained their blue flag status. Rosses Point is…
Enniscrone Councillor confident Blue Flag will return next year
An Enniscrone Councillor says he’s disappointed the local beach has not retained it’s blue flag status. However, Councillor Joe Queenan says the community will do everything in their power to ensure it is returned next year. The Blue Flag is an international award for beach excellence operated in Ireland by…