Ballybunion Beach Blue Flag
Kerry and donegal have the highest number of awards with twelve blue beaches and two blue flag marinas each.
Ballybunion beach blue flag. Ballybunion north beach failed to achieve a water quality rating sufficient to obtain blue flag status while due to lower than normal sand levels wexford county council had to withdraw the blue. Kerry county council is stressing that the water quality at the ladies beach in ballybunion is still regarded as good and suitable for swimming despite losing its blue flag. From the north beach there is path which leads round to a beautiful beach that is overlooked by an old convent. The environmental organisations that look after ireland s beaches are an taisce in the republic of ireland and encams in northern ireland.
The ladies beach in ballybunion has lost its blue flag due to a drop in water quality. The beach failed to retain its blue flag last month due to a drop in water quality which the council says is based on a four year cycle. They are surrounded by rocky headlands high cliffs caves you can explore at low tide a picture perfect castle and sand dunes and all close to the famous town of ballybunion. The north and south beaches are both blue flag beaches and are perfect for walking swimming surfing and other water sports.
This beach is known as nun s beach and is approximately a 20 minute walk from ballybunion north beach. Contact details address ballybunion kerry t. Beaches are required to have excellent water quality to qualify. Ballybunion south blue flag beach 2018 visit website view as map.
Ballybunion south is an extensive sandy beach close to the town of ballybunion in county kerry. Ballybunion beach in co kerry has failed to retain its blue flag status in 2020 due its water quality. It is ideal for walking swimming surfing and other water sports. The beach has received the international blue flag award for 2018.
Ballybunion north beach in co kerry has failed to retain its blue flag status in 2020 due to a deteroiation in its water quality. The blue flag organisation is an international body aimed at promoting environmental awareness and sustainable development of areas of natural beauty.