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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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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Clare Island, Co. Mayo
Baking/Bakery / Street Food
It may be small but The Clare Island Oven packs quite a punch. Started in 2021 by a young couple, Alice Capponi and Niall McCabe (a native islander and musician), this rescued and re-purposed shipping container has become the first port of call on the ...
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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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Londonderry, Co. Londonderry
Restaurant / Street Food
A legend for his authentic, quality-driven street food in Derry since 2013, the internationally-experienced chef and entrepreneur Kevin Pyke has developed Pyke'n'Pommes from his original riverside van to today's dual operation - a bricks & mortar r ...
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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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Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare
Café / Producers Shop
Visitors to this 2-million-year-old cave will see more than the amazing illuminated tunnels and waterfalls, for there is also much of interest to food lovers.
Cheese-making demonstrations show how the local Burren Gold cheese is made and, even if the ...
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Carron, Co. Clare
Café / Producers Shop
When touring Clare you will be pleased to find this charming spot - the perfumery is beautifully laid out, with a herb garden (where many native plants are grown - and later used in the organic herbal teas), pleasing old buildings and lovely biodynamic ...
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Ballydehob, Co. Cork
Baking/Bakery / Café / Deli / Restaurant
In the premises formerly occupied by the legendary restaurant, Annies, Budds opened here in 2015 and was an instant hit with locals and visitors alike.
Local people have been delighted with the energy and commitment to quality (and community) that Jam ...
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