Kerry Leads The Way Again In Blue Flags For Beaches

KERRY again has the most Blue Flags in 2026 with a total of 16 flags awarded today, of these 14 are managed by Kerry County Council.

Additionally, Portmagee Marina is managed by Kilrush Maritime Ltd, and Skellig Bounty operated out of Knightstown, Valentia Island is managed by Aqua Terra Boat Tours.

The awards were presented by An Taisce at a ceremony hosted by Cork County Council in Mall House, Youghal, County Cork this afternoon.

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The 13 Kerry beaches to receive Blue Flags are Baile an Sceilg (Ballinskelligs); Ballybunion North Beach; Ballybunion South Beach; Ballyheigue; Banna Strand; Doire Fhíonáin (Derrynane); Fenit; Fionntrá (Ventry); Inch; Kells; Maharabeg; Rossbeigh  and White Strand, Caherciveen.

Fenit Marina also received a Blue Flag, while Green Coast Award beaches were Waterville, Ballinskelligs, Castlegregory, Béal Bán and Littor.