Beaches in Kerry
Sitting on the most westerly tip of Ireland and Europe, County Kerry has arguably some of the most stunning beaches in the country, if not in the world, which is why thousands of family's travel to its coastline every year to enjoy the striking views and clean water. County Kerry has 12 Blue Flag Beaches. The Blue Flag programme aims to raise environment awareness and promote sound environment management of beaches, marinas and inland bathing waters around the world.
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Ballyheigue Blue Flag Beach is an extensive sandy beach located beside Ballyheigue in County Kerry. It looks out over Tralee Bay and is a great place for swimming, surfing, walking and other water sports activities.
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Kerry's coastline along the dramatic Wild Atlantic Way...
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Water Safety Issues
The Blue Flag programme aims to raise environment awareness and promote environmental management of beaches.
Environmental Issues
The water quality at some beaches can be impacted when pollution, from wastewater and agriculture.
Anti-social behaviour
There are calls for all secondary car parks at Kerry beaches to be closed nightly to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Bye-law breaches
To protect our beaches and foreshore we implemented the Beach and Foreshore Bye-Laws.
The Green Coast Award recognises beaches for their clean environment, water quality and natural beauty. County Kerry has 5 Green Coast Award Beaches.
Sitting on the most westerly tip of Ireland and Europe, County Kerry has arguably some of the most stunning beaches in the country, if not in the world, which is why thousands of family's travel to its coastline every year to enjoy the striking views and clean water. County Kerry has 12 Blue Flag Beaches. The Blue Flag programme aims to raise environmental awareness and promote sound environment management of beaches, marinas and inland bathing waters around the world.
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