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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Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Character Pub / Guesthouse / Restaurant
The O’Crowley family has owned this characterful bar and restaurant since 1979: it’s always been a friendly, well-run place and, although it can be very busy at times, their reputation for good food is generally well-deserved.
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Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Hotel / Restaurant
Hidden away in the centre of Clonakilty, on a lovely serene Georgian square that (except on Friday mornings when the local farmers Market is held here) contrasts unexpectedly with the hustle and bustle of the nearby streets, The Emmet Hotel is somethi ...
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Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Hotel / Restaurant
One of Ireland's first seawater spa destinations, this famous hotel enjoys great views over the two ‘Blue Flag’ beaches at Inchydoney, which bring crowds to the area in summer, so many guests prefer it off-season.
Although architecturally ...
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Datiung back to 19333 and now in its fourth generation of ownership, the O'Sullivans' long-established family-run bar lays claim to serving the most southerly pint in Ireland - and many a visitor continues to enjoy notching up that unique experience on ...
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Durrus, Co. Cork
Restaurant with Rooms
Sabine and the late Philippe De Mey opened this beautiful Georgian property in a stunning waterside location at the head of Dunmanus Bay in 1981 and it has always been a wonderful place to eat – and to stay. It's now run by the second g ...
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Beautifully located at the top of the village and with outdoor tables overlooking Glandore harbour, Hayes' Bar & Kitchen has a cosy interior that is full of vintage charm - and the famously 'different' bar food style developed by Ada Hayes over alm ...
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Glanmire, Co. Cork
Pub / Restaurant
In an almost rural location at edge of the city, the Dolan family's restaurant has had a devoted clientèle since it opened in 1980.
For four decades they came for the famously old-fashioned atmosphere, French/Irish cooking and exceptionally pro ...
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Goleen, Co. Cork
B&B / Restaurant
When the tide is in and the sun is out there can be few prettier locations than Sue Hill’s restaurant with rooms overlooking Goleen harbour, which has been a destination fish restaurant since 1985.
The Heron’s Cove philosophy is to use onl ...
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Kinsale, Co. Cork
Restaurant / Wine Bar
One of the most popular Kinsale restaurants, Tom Kay's evening venue,The Supper Club opened on Cork Street in 2016 and then moved around the corner to Main Street a couple of years later.
You should be able to look forward to good food and good compan ...
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Kinsale, Co. Cork
Restaurant
Dating back to 1978, Philip and Joss Horgan's characterful restaurant high up over the harbour is one of Kinsale's longest-established. It is also one of the most popular and, housed in a series of rooms, it has great atmosphere and a garden terr ...
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