Galway Bay fm newsroom - The 2019 International Blue Flag and Green Coasts Awards have revealed Galway's cleanest beaches and water amenities.
The annual awards - now in their 30th year - recognise beaches and waterside locations for their clean environment, water quality and natural beauty.
In the city, Salthill beach retained its blue flag status - recognising excellence in environmental education, management, water quality, safety and services.
Silverstrand beach at Barna also retained its blug flag status.
Both beaches also received a 'green coast award' - which further recognises the work of local authorities and voluntary groups in achieving the highest standards in water quality and beach management.
Further west of the county - Trá an Dóilin, Carraroe; Traught beach in Kinvara; An Trá Mhór, Inverin; Cill Mhuirbhigh, Inis Mór; Portumna; and Loughrea Lake all retained their blue flag status.
While Aillebrack/Silver Hill; East End Bay, Inisbofin; Dumhach Beach, Inisbofin; Trá Poll na gCaorach, Inis Oirr; Trá Inis Oir and Renvyle Beach all secured a green coast award.
