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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.
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Opinion: No foreign travel this year? All is not lost, Ireland has a lot to offer
As foreign travel appears to be entirely off the radar for 2021, many are turning their attention to trips at home. Here, travel writer Deirdre Mullins shares some of Ireland’s hidden gems. By Deirdre Mullins Saturday 20 Feb 2021, 8:30 AM Feb 20th 2021, 8:30 AM 80,108 Views 155 Comments Deirdre Mullins
WITH FOREIGN TRAVEL dreams abandoned for 2021, it looks like another summer of staycations ahead. The good news is that once the intercounty travel restrictions are lifted, there are many places to explore on this fair island of ours.