Blue Flag is one of the world’s most recognized awards for beaches, marinas and boats.
Ireland is awash with Blue Flag Beaches but only a few are in County Wicklow. Just three county beaches have been awarded a Blue Flag this year, matching the total from 2025.
Brittas Bay North and South, and Greystones South Beach hold onto the status for this summer season.
Popular swimming spots in Bray, Wicklow Town and Arklow have missed out again amid concerns about water quality and infrastructure.
95 beaches have been awarded Blue Flag status nationally for this summer, recognising high standards in water quality.
Six beaches failed to retain the status from last year. These are Lahinch in Clare, Fountainstown in Cork, Portsalon in Donegal, Ardmore Beach and Counsellors’ Strand, Dunmore East in Waterford, and Ballymoney North Beach in Wexford.
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