Explore Ireland’s award-winning Blue Flag beaches — where pristine sands, crystal-clear waters, and unspoiled coastal beauty meet world-class environmental standards.

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This year, 13 Irish Green Flag Award sites were accredited to Green Heritage Site Accreditation standard. To date, this heritage award only operates in Ireland, Portugal, and the UK.

Keel Beach, surfers paradise, Achill Island, Ireland. Céibh an Spidéal in County Galway has been awarded a Blue Flag for the first time since 2012.

A record number of beaches and marinas have been awarded a Blue Flag this year; 89 beaches and ten marinas obtained the coveted accolade - five more than last year.

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This comes after she won bronze for finishing third in the women's 100m breaststroke. The two will carry the flag through the Stade de France. The Closing Ceremony is set to kick off at 3 p.m.