Blue Flag

A day at the seaside is hard to beat, but how do you know a seaside destination is right for you? Our blue flag tag shows articles that can help you search for and locate that seaside and beach location that meets the rigid Blue Flag award standard.

Blue Flag Awards

Blue Flag Awards

Although I love the remote beaches in the UK, many look for the family-friendly Blue Flag beaches. But do you understand what a beach’s Blue Flag means? Beaches are awarded the Blue Flag one season at a time based on compliance with strict criteria. The Blue Flag may be withdrawn if the criteria are not…

2020 Ireland Blue Flag Beach Awards
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2020 Ireland Blue Flag Beach Awards

2020 has seen Ireland have 80 International Blue Flag which is the same as last year and 60 National Green Coast Awards across Ireland’s beaches. Two beaches were initially awarded a Blue Flag but will not be flying them this summer. Due to lower than normal beach sand levels, Wexford County Council has withdrawn the Blue Flag awarded to Courtown beach for…