Two Cork beaches are among 10 around the country which have been awarded the Blue Flag and Green Coast award
Fountainstown and Inchydoney Beach East achieved the dual award status while 11 blue flags were awarded to beaches managed by the County Council
Cork is also the county with the most Green Coast Awards this year with 14 and has also the highest combined number of award flags with 27
A record high of 99 Blue Flags are being awarded today, 89 to beaches and 10 to marinas across the country.
Those given Blue Flags must adhere to specific standards, including water quality, information provisions and environmental education.
Kerry is the county with the most Blue Flags this year at 15, followed by Donegal with 14.
