LIFE’S a beach in Kerry – and we’re certainly making the most of it.
The great news to start the week is that the county retained its 14 Blue Flags with 13 of the county’s beaches as well as Fenit Marina making the cut once again.
The decision of the international Blue Flag jury is super news for Rossbeigh, Ballybunion North, Ballybunion South, Ballyheigue, Fenit, Maherbeg, Kells, Derrynane, White Strand, Ballinskelligs, Banna, Ceann Trá (Ventry) and Inch. Fenit Marina also retains its coveted Blue Flag this year.
Green Coast awards have also been announced for Béal Bán, Castlegregory, Littor and Ballinskelligs and Waterville Beach.
Mayor of Kerry, Cllr Norma Foley, has welcomed the news and remarked: “Blue Flags are an important internationally-known indicator of the quality of our beach environment and it is encouraging that Kerry is continuing to set a high standard in this regard”.
She added: “To retain all 14 Blue Flags is really positive news for the local economy and our tourism industry”.
Securing the flag status is a result of a collaborative approach between Kerry County Council, local community groups and beach users who work together to maintain the beaches and bathing waters.
“Kerry County Council invests tremendous effort in formulating strategies to keep Kerry at the top of the Blue Flag list and will continue to invest the necessary resources to ensure the sustainable management of the magnificent beaches along the cost,” said Cllr Foley.
Director of Services for Environment at Kerry County Council, John Breen, added: “As beaches become busier over the coming months, Kerry County Council appeals to all beach users to ensure they leave no litter on the beaches of Kerry or damage the wonderful coastal areas in any way so that the county can maintain and improve on its Blue Flag complement.”
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