Blue Flags: Cork leads the way in top-rated Irish beaches, marinas, and coastal areas for 2025

The 'Oscars' for pristine coastal water, environmental management, environmental education and safety have been announced with 169 awards presented to beaches, marinas, and coastal areas. 

And in a testament to hard work on everything from beach cleans to safety and environmental campaigns this means there were five extra awards given out compared to last year. 

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