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McLellan welcomes Third Blue Flag Award for Youghal
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Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Tourism, Sandra McLellan, has welcomed the awarding of an unprecedented three Blue Flags to Youghal, with the Front Strand beach now joining Claycastle and Redbarn beaches on the prestigious list.
Youghal's famous beach has Blue Flag status
Speaking at the announcement of this year’s winners Deputy McLellan said: “I want to congratulate all of this year’s winners. The result for Youghal, in particular, is an absolutely outstanding achievement. To be awarded three Blue Flags surely confirms Youghal as the finest coastal resort in the country. The awards reflect a dedication to excellence and are a result of a huge effort from the local authority, staff and community. Their commitment to the campaign, including beach clean-ups organised by a range of voluntary groups, has been rewarded with this fantastic news.”
“It is important to remember that the Blue Flag stands for more than just excellent bathing water quality, but also reflects a beach’s compliance with a range of international standards covering areas such litter management, provision of lifeguards, toilet facilities, animal control and more. As such, the three Blue Flags which Youghal can now boast conveys, to potential visitors at home and abroad, that this area is dedicated to providing a first class experience in a first class environment.”
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Well done Youghal on getting three blue flags but why the surprise. Youghal has one of the most beautifull beaches in the world. I have been to many places around the globe and especially Australia where my husband (who is not Irish) recently remarked to me that he would rather have the Youghal beach than t he one we were sat on in Australia. Please advertise it to tourist and make them welcome, The only place to get anything to eat or drink once leaving the Green Park area is the Swimming Pool and then Redbarn. Some of us would like a cup of coffee or sandwich.
I know about the shops closing down, ask people to shop in Youghal and not go elswhere.