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links to find more information from various organisations and online documents: Total Ireland: Offers an index of water based sports links. Fáilte Ireland: A range of water based activities can be searched for here. Ireland.ie: Search for a range of water based activities. Irish Sailing Association: A list of clubs and sail training schools around the island can be found here. Sea and Shore Angling: Comprehensive listings of shore marks and boat operators can be found here. Central Fisheries Board: Provides listings and maps of shore angling locations. Blue Flag Beaches (IE): Background information and a list of current Blue Flag Beaches in the Republic of Ireland can be found on the An Taisce site. Blue Flag Beaches (NI): Keep Britain Tidy administers the Blue Flag Campaign for Britain and Northern Ireland. Blue Flag Beaches Worldwide: Information on Blue Flag Beaches in all participating countries can be found here. Green Coast Awards: Lists beaches meeting certain water quality standards and having a natural, unspoiled environment. Water Framework Directive: Information on the EU's Water Framework Directive in Ireland. Earthdive: This site is creating a global dive log and snorkelling database from around the world in order to monitor the state of the marine environment. They are supported by the United Nations Environment Programme's World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and Coral Cay Conservation (CCC). Dive Ireland: Information on diving and dive sites around Ireland, compiled with the aid of the Irish Underwater Council. Irish Surfing Association: The National governing body for the sport of surfing. Irish Windsurfing Association: A representative body tasked to promote, encourage and co-ordinate the sport of windsurfing in Ireland and to promote safety in windsurfing. |
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