Blue Flag Ireland

 
 

Welcome to Blue Flag Ireland 

The Blue Flag is a voluntary eco-label awarded to over 3500 beaches and marinas in 33 countries in the Northern hemisphere. The Blue Flag Programme is owned and operated by the independent non-profit organisation the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).

The Blue Flag works towards sustainable development at beaches and marinas through strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental education and information, environmental management, and safety and other services. The Blue Flag Programme includes environmental education and information for the public, decision makers and tourism operators.

 

2012 is the 25th Anniversary of the Blue Flag!

The Blue Flag programme, which was originally a French idea, became an international award in 1987 and has since spread across the world, expanding from one to 46 countries and reaching New Zealand, South Africa, Canada and Brazil. From 1st June there will be a total of 3849 sites around the world, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the international Blue Flag programme.The 25th anniversary of the Blue Flag will be celebrated in various countries and a special international event will be hosted by An Taisce on The Velvet Strand in Portmarnock Co. Dublin on June 7th.