What five Irish beaches have lost blue flag status this year due to water quality?
Seven beaches that were not awarded the flag in 2021 have been awarded for this bathing season
Dog-owners bite back at beach rules
An Taisce’s Ian Diamond clarifies issues around criteria for blue-flag status
Blue flag beaches must be kept dog-free, An Taisce says
Local authorities advised of international health and safety standards on bathing areas
Estimated 1.7m had Covid-19 in UK last week, official data indicates
Record 122,186 infections reported on Friday with London ‘epicentre’ of Omicron epidemic
Blue Flag beaches 2020: Ballybunion north beach loses status
Baginbunin in Wexford and Carrigahold in Clare are awarded first Green Coast awards
Beaches in Co Donegal and Co Mayo lose blue flag status
Eighty beaches and eight marinas receive accolade in 2019, two fewer than 2018
Blue flags 2018: Record number of Irish beaches given awards
Has your local beach made the list? 83 Irish beaches and seven marinas achieve the accolade
Colleges to face heavy penalties for misusing public funds
HEA proposals would punish third-level institutions for serious financial breaches
Blue flag awards: Check if your local beach makes the list
An Taisce gives 85 Irish beaches blue-flag status for this year’s summer season
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