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.
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