Loughrea lake retains its Blue Flag

Loughrea lake retains its Blue Flag

Today, Friday, 20 May, An Taisce announced the International Blue Flag Award recipients for 2022. Under Galway County Council Local authority, Loughrea Lake Beach retained its Blue Flag for 2022. The awards were presented by Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister of State with responsibility for Heritage and Electoral
Reform at a ceremony at Curracloe Beach in County Wexford. Speaking at the awards ceremony Minister Noonan stated that:

“This year celebrates 35 years of the Blue Flag as an international programme and during that time the Blue Flag has become an internationally recognised symbol of high standards in water quality, environmental management, environmental education and safety. I am pleased to be presenting 95 blue flags and 62 green coast awards today and want to commend the great efforts made by local authorities, An Taisce, coastal communities and volunteers for their work around the country.”

The Blue Flag is awarded due to adherence to a strict number of criteria covering:

Environmental Information and Education
Water quality
Safety and Services
Environmental Management

The beachawards.ie website states:

Loughrea lake is an inland bathing area on the shores of Lough Rea lake. Loughrea is of International importance for waterfowl and is a designated Natural Heritage Area. From Galway city take the N6 east for about 30 miles to the town of Loughrea. Follow the signs in the town. This beach has a lifeguard patrol (lifeguard patrol days and times are displayed on the information noticeboard at the lake).

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