Disappointment but no surprise as Lahinch loses Blue Flag status
LAHINCH has lost its status as a Blue Flag beach due to a reported drop in water quality.
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Cappa regains Blue Flag status as nine Clare beaches receive award for 2025
*An aerial shot of Cappa. Photograph: Airswing Media. CAPPA has regained its Blue Flag status which it lost in 2023, it is one of nine Clare beaches to receive the coveted award for 2025.
Seasonal dog warden appointed as Council enhance paw patrol on Clare beaches
Annette Kenny, Seasonal Dog Warden, and Ciara Daffy, Environmental Community Warden, Clare County Council, at Lahinch Beach. EXTRA DOG control patrols are to be conducted across Clare beaches this summer.
Blue Flag & Green Coast awards for 14 Clare spots
FOURTEEN Clare locations have been awarded Blue Flags and Green Coast awards for the upcoming 2024 bathing season.
Eight Clare beaches retain Blue Flag but Cappa loses out
EIGHT CLARE BEACHES have retained Blue Flags for the 2023 bathing season while Cappa has lost its status.
Blue Flags retained by 9 Clare beaches
NINE CLARE BEACHES have retained their Blue Flag status for 2022 with three Green Coast Awards also maintained.
‘Sands have shifted’ – need to review provision of lifeguard service in Clare highlighted
Senior officials in Clare County Council are reluctant to give “any commitments we can’t stand over” when it comes to engaging full-time lifeguards at coastal locations.
Clare’s 9 Blue Flag beaches retain status
All nine Blue Flag beaches in Clare have retained their status for 2021.
Clare family reunites autistic girl with beloved doll that washed out to sea
AN EIGHT-year-old girl who was left suffering anxiety attacks after seeing her beloved doll being swept out to sea has been reunited with her favourite toy thanks to the efforts of the online Clare community.
9 Clare beaches retain coveted Blue Flag
Nine Clare beaches have retained their Blue Flag for 2020 while Kilrush Marina has been recognised for the first time in 15 years.