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88 Irish beaches and marinas awarded prestigious 2019 Blue Flag awards

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The awards were announced by An Taisce, the governing body of protected sites for Ireland, at a ceremony in The Armada Hotel, overlooking Spanish point Blue Flag beach in Miltown Malbay in Clare, on Monday afternoon.Rathmullan Marina in Donegal has achieved Blue Flag Status for the first time this year, while all seven marinas awarded in 2018 have retained Blue Flag status for the coming season.

This year’s total of 62 is the highest number of sites to receive a Green Coast Award in Ireland to date.

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They measure sewage discharge 3 times during the September to May period. Often sewage discharge is associated with over capacity of the system due to raised rainfull levels in the non summer months. Blue flag only means it is safe to swim in these beaches during the summer.

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