Nine beaches in Clare have retained their blue flag status.
At a ceremony in Dublin in the last hour, An Taisce has confirmed that Ballycuggeran, Kilkee, Whitestrand Doonbeg, Mountshannon, Cappa, Fanore, Lahinch, Spanish Point and Miltown Malbay will all hold on to their prestigeous award.
While, Bishop's Quarter in Ballyvaughan and Seafield in Quilty have retained their Green Coast Flags.
The beaches are judged on water quality, facilities for visitors, management, litter control, environmental education and the provision of information.
Clare County Council's Water Safety Development Officer, Clare McGrath, who's at today's ceremony in Portmarnock is welcoming the news.
