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Did your local beach get a Blue Flag this year? The 2022 list has been announced
A record-breaking number of beaches received the award this year.
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A record-breaking number of beaches received the award this year.
The counties with the most Blue Flags this year are Donegal and Kerry.
Donegal had the most Blue Flags this year.
A total of 88 swimming spots received the accolade this year.
The overall number of flags awarded this year is down one – and four beaches have lost their awards since last year.
The full list is here. Did your favourite bathing place make it?
The Blue Flag is being removed from Killiney pending the outcome of an investigation.
Water quality concerns sparked seven beach closures in Co Cork last week.
Seven beaches were declared unsafe for swimming over the weekend over concerns about E.coli levels.
82 Irish beaches and two marinas are given Blue Flag status, the highest in years – but there are a few notable absentees.