Launched in spring 2014, the Wild Atlantic Way is a 2,500 km coastal route that invites the visitor to explore Ireland’s dramatic western seaboard.
Flagged as ‘the world’s longest coastal drive’, thanks to the many headlands and inlets that beg to be investigated along the way, it aims to highlight the most dramatic landmarks and attractions while also making it easier to find the interesting little out of the way places that might otherwise be by-passed.
It can be joined at any point and is divided into five sections, the first being Donegal in the north, with the other four (Donegal-Mayo; Mayo-Clare; Clare-Kerry; Kerry-Cork) leading you right down the Atlantic seaboard to the southern counties of Cork and Kerry.
A simple route map is available on discoverireland.ie where full information on each section is given, including activities and key ‘discovery points’.
The very distinctive bright blue ‘wave’ road signs make it virtually impossible to get lost - and we have plenty of suggestions for the best places to eat, drink and stay along the way, many of which are run by people who know the west coast back to front and will help visitors to find a genuine sense of discovery along this beautiful and fascinating coastline.
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Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal
Café / Deli
There's no shortage of good food in Dunfanaghy but Tara Alcorn and her Brazilian partner Anderson Rodrigues brought something different to this popular holiday destination when they opened Casa Café and Deli in April 2021. Opening a new bus ...
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Westport, Co. Mayo
Baking/Bakery / Café
Two places in Westport feel like walking into a Parisian establishment – one of those is Cornrue Bakery, of award-winning sourdough fame, and the other is Savoir Fare on Bridge Street.
Savoir Fare is not easy to buttonhole - for a small shop, it ...
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Westport, Co. Mayo
Baking/Bakery
Situated just off the Newport Road and near the riverside walk linking Hotel Westport and the Demesne to the town, Pat O’Reilly’s popular bakery is handier to the town centre than it seems – and when you get there it feels like ...
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Achill Island, Co. Mayo
Butchers / Meat & Game / Online Shop / Speciality Store
As an example of a farming family who met the challenges of the pandemic with panache, the Calveys of Achill Island would take some beating - and their superb Salt-Marsh Lamb (the coveted ‘agneau de pré-salé’) was even m ...
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Strandhill, Co. Sligo
Café / Farmshop / Restaurant
An exciting arrival in the former Draft House premises, this younger sister of the wonderful Honestly by Drumanilra Farm in Carrick-on-Shannon is a great addition to the good food choices offered at this legendary seaside village.
You can expect the s ...
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Kilcolgan, Co. Galway
Café / Producers Shop
A working post office in the Co Galway village of Kilcolgan has been home to Gran Grans Pantry since 2021. You can't miss it with its cheerful yellow paintwork, hanging baskets and welcoming outdoor tables - and, alongside a rich selection of Irish art ...
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Killarney, Co. Kerry
Bar / Distillery/Brewery / Restaurant
You can’t miss this stunning state-of-the-art distillery and brewery just west of Killarney, on the Ring of Kerry road. The bold design and sheer scale make it a landmark building - and the three huge copper stills will always catch the eye and i ...
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Midleton, Co. Cork
Bar / Distillery/Brewery / Restaurant
The Old Midleton Distillery is a fascinating place to visit. Dating back to 1780, a tour of the old distillery is worthwhile; you can, among many other interesting things, see the world’s biggest pot still, take part in a whiskey tasting - and, p ...
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Galway City, Co. Galway
Baking/Bakery / Café / Deli
If only for a cup of cappuccino or hot chocolate and a wedge of chocolate cake, or a slice of quiche, a restorative visit to this delightful contemporary bakery and café is a must on any visit to Galway and is best known for its tempting range ...
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Letterfrack, Co. Galway
Baking/Bakery / Café / Preserves / Restaurant
Providing you are tolerant of tour buses and high season crowds, this dramatically located Benedictine Abbey offers a surprising range of things to see: a brief stroll from the abbey along the wooded shore leads to the Gothic church, for example, which ...
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