17 Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards have been awarded to beaches and coastal areas in Galway City and County this year.
Seven beaches in County Galway have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag Award with a further six beaches receiving the coveted Green Coast Award for 2024.
Two beaches in Galway City were confirmed as winners of the Green Coastr and Blue Flag Awards for 2024.
Salthill Beach, Silverstrand Beach, and Trá Inis Oírr were the three biggest winners this year, receiving both the Blue Flag and Green Coast awards once again.
In addition, Traught Beach in Kinvara regained its Blue Flag status this year, having lost the award in 2022.
“County Galway’s beaches have renowned for their clean environment, excellent water quality and natural beauty, and we are delighted that once again so many of them have received the coveted Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards,” commented Cllr. Liam Carroll, Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway.
He continued, “These awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication of those who clean our beaches.”
“I am particularly happy to see that Traught beach has regained its Blue Flag which will be very much welcomed by the local community.”
The Blue Flag, which is organised by An Taisce in Ireland, aims to raise environmental awareness and promote sound environmental management of beaches, marinas and eco-tourism boats around the world.
The Green Coast award recognises beaches for their clean environment, excellent water quality and natural beauty that attracts visitors.
Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Eddie Hoare, who spoke at the awards said, “We are proud to host these awards and to showcase the beaches of Galway for the treasures that they are.”
“It’s also great to get the recognition once more for all the hard work that has gone into retaining both our Blue Flag and Green Coast status for Salthill’s Ladies beach and Silverstrand.”
Blue Flag Awards
Galway County
- Long Point, Loughrea Lake
- Portumna bathing area
- Trá Inis Oirr
- Trá an Dóilín, An Cheathrú Rua
- An Trá Mhór, Indreabhán
- Trá Chill Mhuirbhigh, Inis Mór
- Traught Beach, Kinvara
Galway City
- Salthill Beach
- Silverstrand Beach
Green Coast Awards
Galway County
- Trá Inis Oirr
- Trá Poll na gCaorach, Inis Oirr,
- East End, Inishbofin
- Dumhach, Inishbofin,
- Aillebrack Beach
- Ballyconneely Beach
- Renvyle Beach
Galway City
- Salthill Beach
