Cork and Kerry score big as 2021 list of Blue Flag beaches announced
Ten beaches and two marinas earned the Blue Flag in Cork this year, signifying a record annual haul for the Rebel County
The east beach at Inchydoney, Co. Cork. The beach has been awarded a Blue Flag for the first time ever. File picture Denis Minihane.
Tue, 25 May, 2021 - 12:13
Steve Neville
Cork has enjoyed a record haul as it was announced that 93 sites across Ireland have achieved Blue Flag status for 2021.
Ten beaches and two marinas earned the prestigious Blue Flag in Cork this year, signifying a record annual haul for the Rebel County.
Record 93 Blue Flags awarded to beaches for 2021
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Just In Time: Lonely Planet Reveal Their Top 10 Irish Beaches
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Irelandâs best beaches named by travel guide, Lonely Planet
The popular travel expert has announced the ten best beaches in Ireland
IrishCentral Staff
Apr 09, 2021
Dogâs Bay/Gurteen Bay, County Galway was selected as one of the top ten best beaches in Ireland by Lonely Planet Tourism Ireland
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The world-famous travel guide, Lonely Planet has revealed the top ten must-visit beaches in Ireland.Â
The trusted travel expert has selected beaches scattered all over Ireland to give you a taste of what every corner of the country has to offer.
See below to check how many you have been to, and if there s some that need to be added to your Ireland bucket list for your next trip over.
Naturally, any kind of coastal activities in this country are weather permitting, but if you don t mind a little drizzle here and there, take note of Lonely Planet s latest list of best beaches in Ireland and make yourself some glorious plans for the summer.
This list is not in any kind of order (although there s not a hope that Killiney Beach would be anywhere near the top if it was).
It is simply a list of decent beaches across the county, and ones that we will absolutely be hitting up once restrictions lift and it is safe to do so.