The Green Flag Award is an international accreditation given to parks and green spaces for cleanliness and quality.
Ireland has received a record-breaking number of Green Flag Awards at this year’s ceremony.
An international mark of quality awarded to public parks and green spaces for their standards of cleanliness and tidiness, Ireland far outweighed other European countries.
With plenty of beautiful green spaces to enjoy, people across Ireland can visit these Green Flag parks with their kids and pets, knowing they will be safe.
A fantastic achievement ‒ high environmental standards
Known as the Emerald Isle, the island of Ireland is renowned internationally for its emerald pastures and green spaces. We are lucky to enjoy such a beautiful natural landscape right on our doorstep.
Volunteers and authorities all across Ireland work hard to ensure these fantastic resources are kept to the highest environmental standards for us all to enjoy.
And, now their hard work has paid off as Ireland received a record-breaking number of Green Flag Awards at this year’s event. Therefore, recognising the high environmental standards and cleanliness of green spaces all across Ireland.
Ireland receives record-breaking number of Green Flag Awards ‒ an incredible achievement
There were 136 Green Flag Awards given out across Europe this year. Ireland received a whopping 104 of them, making up over 75% of the continent’s share.
This is an incredible achievement for such a small country. It is a true credit to the level of work that goes into preserving Ireland’s public parks and green spaces.
Other countries participating included France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Portugal. Meanwhile, as a whole, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland achieved an impressive 203 Green Flag Awards.
The winning parks ‒ 203 beautiful spots all across the island
From north to south and east to west, those looking to get out and enjoy nature will be spoilt for choice when it comes to beautiful spots in Ireland.
This year, Ireland received a record-breaking number of Green Flag Awards. So, there are even more clean and safe spaces than ever for everyone to enjoy.
If you find yourself in Dublin, you could head to the ever-popular Phoenix Park at the heart of the city. At 707 hectares, it is one of the largest enclosed recreational spaces within any European capital city.
Alternatively, if you’re down by the coast in Dun Laoghaire, you could enjoy a peaceful stroll around the beautiful People’s Park. And, if you arrive on Sunday, you can even pick up some wares at the market.
Plenty of choice ‒ high-quality parks and green spaces
Heading south, you could check out Fota Arboretum and Gardens in Cork. Alternatively, you could enjoy a stroll around Killarney House and Gardens in Kerry.
Are you travelling the Wild Atlantic Way? If so, the People’s Park in Limerick received a Green Flag Award, as did the National University of Ireland in Galway.
In the northwest, Glenveagh National Park received the prestigious award, cementing its place as one of the highlights of County Donegal.
Find the full list of winners here.
