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Keep Donegal beaches clean -
Blaney
07.06.07
Deputy Niall Blaney has
urged visitors to keep Donegal beaches clean
following the award of eleven Blue Flags to the
county.
"Keeping our beaches clean is crucial for the
county’s tourism industry. Donegal has some of the
finest beaches in Ireland and it is vital that we
protect our natural assets," said the Donegal
North East TD.
Deputy Blaney said the eleven Blue Flags got the
local tourist season "off to a good start". |
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The beaches to be
awarded the coveted accolade were Portsalon,
Rossknowlagh, Fintra, Narin-Portnoo, Carrickfinn,
Shroove, Bundoran, Killahoey, Marble Hill, Lisfannon
and Murvagh.
There was anger in Culdaff, however, after it lost
its flag due to persistent camping in the sand
dunes. |
Deputy Blaney said the
awards were an easily recognisable assurance to
tourists.
“These beaches were awarded the Blue Flag based on
their water quality, facilities for visitors, beach
management, environmental information and display
facilities,” said the Fianna Fail deputy.
The Fianna Fail TD said the previous Government's
"commitment to improving water quality" had paid
dividends.
“€4.7 billion is allocated for the improvement and
expansion of national water services in the National
Development Plan 2007-2013. That is an increase of
27% spent under the previous National Development
Plan.”
And he said the eleven Blue Flags would help
consolidate Donegal's growing reputation as a
surfing hotspot.
“Donegal has made quite a name for itself in surfing
circles as one of the more unspoilt shorelines in
the country and these Blue Flag awards will help
consolidate that reputation,” he added. |
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