The Blue Flag 

'The Blue Flag is a voluntary eco-label awarded to over 3450 beaches and marinas in 41 countries around the world. The Blue Flag Programme is owned and run by the independent non-profit organisation Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).

The Blue Flag works towards sustainable development at Beaches / Marinas through strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental education and information, environmental management, and safety and other services.'

Source: The Blue Flag Programme

Blue Flags awarded in Clare in 2021:

• Ballycuggeran, Killaloe
• Cappa pier, Kilrush
• Fanore
• Kilkee
• Lahinch
• Mountshannon
• Spanish Point
• White Strand, Doonbeg
• White Strand, Miltown Malbay

 Green Coast Award beaches 2021:

• Seafield
• Bishop's Quarter
• Ballyalla Lake, Ennis

Carrigaholt Beach