The aim of the Green Coast Award is to recognise beaches of high environmental quality. To achieve the award, beaches must have excellent water quality and have effective and appropriate management to ensure the protection of the natural environment.
The Green Coast Award is a symbol of environmental excellence and has been established to acknowledge, promote and protect the environment of our beaches. The award is for beaches which have excellent water quality, but which are also prized for their natural, unspoilt environment. Applicant sites must be managed in partnership with the local community to be considered for the Green Coast Award. For more information on the Green Coast Award programme contact An Taisce Education on 01 4002229 or log on to Green Coasts here.
The Green Coast Beaches in Mayo are:
- Srah
- Termon
- Carrowniskey
- Rinroe
- Cross, Erris Peninsula
- Cross, Louisburgh
- Portacloy
- Tránaun Inishturk *Please note that access to Tránaun Beach on Inishturk has steep steps that may not be suitable for everyone.
Community Involvement
Clean Coast and community groups involved at Green Coast Beaches in Mayo:
Tránaun Inishturk: Inishturk Communitiy Club
Srah: Claggan island RSS
Termon: Comharchumann Forbartha Ionas Deirdhile
Carrowniskey: Keep Our Beaches Clean
Rinroe: Comhar Dún Chaocháin Teoranta, Seirbhisi Curam Chill Chomáin Teo, Teach Greannaí, Scoil Naisunta Cheathru Thaidhg, Scéim Shóisialta Tuaithe Chill Chomáin (The Kilcommon Rural Social Scheme)
Portacloy: Comhar Dún Chaocháin Teoranta, Scéim Shóisialta Tuaithe Chill Chomáin (The Kilcommon Rural Social Scheme), Coláiste Mhuigheo Teoranta (Irish Summer School)
Cross, Erris Peninsula: Erris Park Run
Cross, Louisburgh: Keep Our Beaches Clean
