An Taisce is getting ready
to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Blue Flag
The
25th anniversary celebrations for Blue Flag will be taking place in
Ireland on June 7th 2012. Ireland’s Blue Flag beaches have something
to offer everyone, with; excellent water quality; lifeguarded swimming areas;
busy promenades; world renowned surfing beaches; hidden bays and long sandy
shores - there really is something for everyone. The Blue Flag is one of the
world’s most recognised eco-labels. The 84 Irish beaches and 2 marinas that
achieved this accolade in 2011 met a specific set of criteria related to water
quality, information provision, environmental education and beach management.
As a pre-requisite, the bathing water at Blue Flag beaches must meet the
highest standards of bathing water quality. The Blue Flag programme is
operated by An Taisce and is funded in Ireland by the Department of the
Environment, Heritage & Local Government.
www.blueflag.org
www.blueflagireland.org
www.facebook.com/BlueFlagIreland
www.twitter.com/#!/BlueFlagIreland
